Chapter 54

Scarlett stood in silence, her thoughts trailing back to the promise she'd made Cedric the night before. Could he have said something to spark this chaos? "I don't know," she murmured, trying to sound dismissive. "Maybe his mom still isn't satisfied." Grace, however, wasn't letting this slide so easily. "Lettie, I'll do my best to keep the board in check, but you really need to think this through. Cedric being around isn't helping you or the company." Scarlett's expression hardened. "Grace, I know you've always had feelings for Lorey, but that doesn't mean you should use that as an excuse to discredit Cedric." Grace's jaw dropped slightly, disbelief flashing across her face. Scarlett wasn't just in denial—she was actively defending Cedric like he was still the perfect man she'd once fallen for. "You don't know him the way I do," Scarlett continued, her tone defensive. "He's changed. You just haven't taken the time to see it." Grace let out a dry laugh, shaking her head. "If you'r