Chapter 143

"Lettie, I just remembered I left something at the office, so I came back to find it. Let's go home now, okay?" Cedric reached for Scarlett's hand, ready to lead her away, but Scarlett took a step back, her gaze cold and distant. "At this point, you're still lying to me? You really think I don't know anything?" She picked up the documents from the desk, a cold smirk tugging at her lips. "I really underestimated you. Cedric, I trusted you completely. And this is how you repay me?" She let out a sharp laugh. Cedric stiffened. His eyes flashed with panic before gradually regaining composure. After a beat, he let out a quiet chuckle of his own. "Scarlett, do you really think I wanted things to turn out this way? As if you didn't push me into this?" The mask had fallen. There was no point in pretending anymore. "You've been keeping me at arm's length for a long time. It's written all over your face. What was I supposed to do? Just stand by and watch someone else take you away? "You