Chapter 16

Scarlett was completely in Cedric's grip now, to the point where she could tolerate even this behavior. But how would the staff view them going forward once this door was opened? Grace clenched her fists tightly as she watched Cedric's smug expression. Her chest rose and fell sharply with suppressed anger. Outside the office, Cedric caught up to her. "Don't forget what Lettie said, get everything sorted out. Not one of my relatives can be left out!" With that, Cedric strutted off, exuding the confidence of someone who considered the Payne Group his personal empire. Grace was left speechless. She had come here to drop off a few files and somehow ended up saddled with this absurd task. Back in the office, Scarlett's gaze lingered on Cedric's retreating figure. The man who had once felt so familiar to her now seemed almost like a stranger. A faint smile tugged at her lips, but it didn't reach her eyes. She closed them quietly as if shutting out a storm of emotions. Maybe she had ju