Chapter 137

Scarlett's eyes were filled with confusion. Leroy let out a cold laugh. "You should probably ask him about that. I didn't do a thing. But I am curious… how exactly did you find out what happened last night?" As soon as Leroy said this, Scarlett's gaze shifted to Cedric. "Cedric, were you at the banquet last night?" Faced with her questioning, Cedric clenched his jaw. "Lettie, do you not trust me? You told me yourself to stay away. Why would I have gone to the banquet?" Leroy sighed dramatically, sounding almost pitiful. Scarlett frowned at his words, though this time, a trace of contemplation flickered in her eyes. "This is Ms. Payne's personal matter, so I won't interfere. I'll take my leave now." With that, Leroy turned and walked away. Cedric hesitated for a moment before quickly adding, "Lettie, you have to believe me! Leroy is trying to frame me. I swear I had nothing to do with this." As he spoke, he pulled out his phone. "If you don't believe me, you can ask my mom. I