Chapter 335

"I called you a fool, and you're really proving me right. "You honestly believe the CEO of Payne Group, someone who easily controls the entire corporation, would fall for a few sweet words from you? Not to mention, you've already betrayed her once." Lilah cast a sharp glance at Cedric. "There are some opportunities we can't afford to waste. The more vulnerable you appear, the more trust you'll gain. Her words made Cedric's blood run cold. "What do you mean by that? You're not planning to…" Before he could finish, Lilah clapped her hands. The door swung open, and a group of bodyguards strode inside. "Scarlett is no fool," Lilah said coldly. "If you want to take her down, you have to be ruthless. "Take him." With that final command, the bodyguards moved. Before Cedric could even process what was happening, a sack was thrown over his head, and he was dragged away. … Half an hour later, Leroy was standing by the sea, the night wind ruffling his hair, when his phone buzzed with a