Chapter 81

Leroy pulled Yvonne away just as she was about to lose her temper. Once outside, her frustration only intensified. "Leroy, why did we have to leave? What gives Cedric the right to be so arrogant?" Yvonne's curiosity sparked as she contemplated whether Cedric had revealed Leroy's thoughts. Leroy shook his head in response. "Look around. People are already staring at us. If you confront them now, you'll seem aggressive." He didn't want to confront Cedric from the start. Now that he knew the full story, he decided to wait and see how things unfolded once Cedric's weakness was revealed. "Leroy, are you suggesting that Payne Group will handle this matter on their own?" Yvonne asked, her surprise evident. Leroy seemed more complicated than she had initially thought. He shrugged. "It depends on Scarlett. She may go against the entire board of directors for Cedric." Although he was smiling, his eyes reflected a sense of helplessness. Yvonne felt uneasy seeing him like this. "So, Cedric