Chapter 22

Grace couldn't believe what she was hearing, Scarlett had actually suggested this on her own. This wasn't just any decision, this was about the entire Payne Group. "We already opened the door when we let those relatives in, there's already gossip flying around the company. And now you're backing this guy so openly, what do you think the employees are going to say?" Grace's voice faltered for a moment. Was Scarlett planning to hand the entire Payne Group over to Cedric one day? Scarlett frowned, a trace of irritation crossing her face. "Grace, I know you're upset, but you really need to take a closer look at Cedric. He has a lot of good qualities," Scarlett said, her voice defensive. Grace raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. "Oh yeah? Like what?" The blunt question hit Scarlett harder than she'd expected. A few years ago, she might have been able to rattle off an answer without hesitation. But now? Now, when Grace asked her so directly, her mind came up empty. "Cedric is great, bette