Chapter 35

Scarlett felt an unsettling wave of jealousy rise in her chest. Was she really losing to this woman? Her looks, her background, her status—none of it could possibly compare to her own. So why did Leroy look at Yvonne with such warmth, a gaze he never showed her? Cedric broke her thoughts with a smirk. "Dr. Olson, that's not how you play the game," he said mockingly. "If you're into Ms. Yvonne, you've got to step up and make your move." His words were meant to sting, but he failed to notice Scarlett's growing discomfort. Leroy's gaze flicked to Cedric, his tone calm but firm. "Scarlett, this is my personal life. We're divorced. Whether I'm with Yvonne or anyone else, it's none of your concern. "Besides," he added with a faint smirk, "aren't you on the verge of getting married yourself?" The jab landed perfectly. Leroy's eyes shifted to Cedric, and he said, "Funny, though—no one in the media seems to know about you yet, Cedric. But here you are, out in public with S