Chapter 136

A mocking smile played on Scarlett's lips. To her, last night had been nothing more than an accident—something hardly worth remembering. Leroy chuckled at the sight. "Well, Scarlett, I guess I really didn't know you at all. For a moment last night, I actually thought you'd changed. Looks like I was wrong." He thought of the woman who had clinked glasses with him, his gaze returning to Scarlett's face. But the woman standing before him now was nothing like the one from last night. Her expression was sharp, her words laced with derision. Any trace of warmth was completely gone. Scarlett smirked. "Leroy, are you still deluding yourself? I thought you'd have learned by now. Seems I gave you too much credit." Her words were cutting, but Leroy merely darkened his expression and turned to leave without another word. Just as he reached the door, Scarlett called after him. "I trust you'll keep last night between us. You know what I mean. If word gets out, it won't end well for either of