Chapter 8
“What are you saying?”
Cedric explained in a provocative tone, “Think about it. You’ve already provided him with a hefty amount of compensation. If you give him a villa, some might
think he’s atter your money.
“Besides, he’s a medical expert, the top of the top at his hospital. He doesn’t i
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We shouldn’t bend over backward for someone wh
who doesn’t
Cappreciate it,
Lettie.
Scarlett frowned. “No, I did it out of — ”
However, Leroy spoke up timely, cutting her off. “I don’t need it. You should keep it for yourself. Goodbye.”
Then, he turned on his heels and prepared to leave without second thoughts, almost as if nothing was holding him back anymore
Her heart sank deeper and deeper, and her emotions were more complicated than ever. Cedric, on the other hand, stared greedily at the property deed in her hand. “Lettie, since he refused your offer, why don’t you give it to me? thappen to need a place to stay, amway.” He pulled her hand, continuing, “I know you love me the best. Don’t worry, I’ll compensate you twice as much in the future.”
by then, he had already stuffed the property deed in his amis.
A faint smile appeared on Scarlett’s face, yet her affection for him had greatly decreased…
At home, Leroy stared at the divorce certificate, memories from the past flooding his mind. A bitter smile tugged at his lips as he couldn’t help but wonder, “Is this really what i get after seven years of unwavering care and love?”
It seemed that all those years faded into insignificance when compared to a few words from her special someone
The next few days, he remained engulfed in sadness, unable to shake off the lingering shadows of his divorce. Instead, he transformed into a workaholic.
He shut everyone out as soon as he retumed home by locking himself in his room, and his parents began to worry
One aftemoon, Olivia prepared a feast consisting of all his favorite dishes. She repeatedly refilled his plate whenever he was distracted.
“Have more. Roy. Look how much you’ve slimmed down lately. There are things we can’t change in life, and you mustn’t make it hard on yourself – She was evidently helpless
Leroy smiled wryly. “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.” However, not even he believed that.
His father, Stephan Olson, sighed, equally helpless as his wife.
After the meal, Leroy returned to his room soullessly.
“Hey, Steve. We gotta do something about this,” said Olivia.
The bed moning, she halted Leroy before he set out for work “Why don’t you take a break from work today?”
“What’s happening, Mom?” He frowned
Olivia smiled cheerfully. “Something great! Last night, I reached out to Yvonne on your behalf. She happens to be free today. Why don’t you two hang out and get to know each other more
Leroy naturally knew what his mom intended. He smiled wryly, stating, “Mom, I don’t want to go on a date now. I just don’t feel like it.”
Of course, his objection was furile Olivia had stuffed a new set of casual clothes into his hands. “Don’t see it as a date then. Instead, see it as a friendly hangout between two childhood friends. What’s so difficult about that?
you stand her up?” seminis like a nice girl. She immediately agreed to hang with you as soon as I called. Anyway, how will I face het in the future it you sta Utunately, under las mother’s strong insistence, Leroy reluctantly agreed to keep the appointment. After all, Yvonne lett a decent impression from theit previous
This time, they didn’t choose to eat a quiet cafe Rather, they went to an acade
caurynediad like a blooming flower. “I chose this place to help
Hrajoenend e smile, looling undeniably distracted. “Of course. Let’s go.”
p youuwind since you seem stressed lately. Are you okay with that, Leroy?”
sonte having fun while Leroy stood like a foot, barely moving. Later, the two went for a walk, chatting casually and
topic of this blind date.
The dy Kiew dark, and Troue bade him fairwell with a smile. “I’ll get gong, Lendy. You should get home, too. Dort let Mrs. Olson worry.
about you
He nodded and jorpstedtoirave Saddenly, he saw someone join the corner of his eye and quickly shuttled back. “The, nh… Why don’t I send you home?”
entally pluspoed a fanalias figuur maily Cedric At that mouneed, he was browsing a high–end stone, swiping his black card.
was soar of the supplementary cards under Scarlett’s name. Dedic had even lined two bodyguards to follow him and help carry his setyoflagh end brands, chatting, and luxury Heins.
“Looks like they’ve a family now.”
Leroy, but I campel home alone pot the Go aliead and rest for the night. When you wake
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confort. What was for chiling now? Acting like a bag?
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tanding time to eat or sleep
by the time work had finally wrapped up today, she looked up at the window, only to realize it was already past midnight.
Her stomach growled as a sign of protest, prompting her to look to her side.
Normally, a thermos container filled with fresh, warm food would sit there, awaiting her. But now, forget about a carefully prepared meal–there wasn’t even a small snack in sight.
Right then, Grace entered her office with a cup of coffee. As her secretary and best friend, she would accompany Scarlett and clock out at the same time as her.” Have some. It’ll warm up your stomach.”
“Thanks” Scarlett retrieved the coffee but couldn’t bring herself to drink it.
Grace raised her brows slightly. “Where’s Cedric? Isn’t he going to pick you up? It’s late.”
Scarlett shook her head in response. “He hasn’t been feeling well lately and has been resting at home. I’ll get home by myself just fine.”
A displeased Grace remarked, “Feeling umwell? 1 don’t think so. If he is, why has he been shopping all day and buying so much stuff?”
“What do you mean? Scarlett frowned.
Grace handed over the transaction details for Scarlett’s supplementary card. “Take a look for yourself. This is his transaction history in just one day. I don’t even know what he’s buying these stuff for
“Buying clothes is one thing, but what’s with all this jewelry? It’s all men’s jewelry, by the way.“”
Staring at the transaction history, which amounted to over a million dollars, Scarlett fell silent for a moment.
She had indeed given him a supplementary card and told him he could use it freely if needed. But spending over a million dollars in a day was definitely an overpend
Grace sud, “I need you to hear this from me, Lettie. Sometimes, you need to see the truth as it is. Otherwise-”
“Enough!” Scarlett decisively cut her off. “He went on a shopping spree. What’s the big deal? Besides, his career hasn’t taken off yet, and it’s not wrong for me to
inace wasn’t giving up just yet. “But”
