Chapter 36

Yvonne was thrilled that Leroy had agreed to her invitation. But in Leroy's mind, their outing was little more than a way to dodge Olivia's relentless matchmaking. He assumed Yvonne saw it the same way—a convenient excuse to placate her parents. … Scarlett stormed back into her estate, anger simmering beneath the surface. Victor immediately noticed her sour mood. After years of working for her, he could recognize when it had something to do with Leroy. "Ms. Payne, would you like me to prepare some dinner for you?" he asked cautiously. Scarlett shot him a glance, her lips pressed into a thin line, before nodding faintly. Victor sighed. "If Dr. Olson were here, I'm sure he'd make something that suits your tastes perfectly," he said wistfully. Scarlett frowned, her thoughts drifting to the meal she'd had that day at the hospital. That flavor was so distinct, unlike anything else she'd ever had. Memories began to resurface—her first taste of Leroy's cooking, the way