Chapter 232

"I've arranged the meeting for you. That means I've fulfilled my end of the deal," Scarlett said. "Now, I expect you to keep your promise. This matter must remain a secret forever." With that, she turned and hurried after Leroy, but he was already gone when she stepped outside the restaurant. A strange sense of emptiness crept into her chest. For the first time, Scarlett had the unsettling feeling that she had lost something important. She shook her head and forced the thought away. She then got into her car, dialing Leroy's number as she settled into the seat. "Where did you go? I need to talk to you." "It was Cedric who forced my hand," she continued quickly as if an explanation might undo what had happened. "You know I'm working with Matthew right now. Payne Group can't afford any bad press." But the silence on the other end made it clear that Leroy didn't care. "Scarlett, you got what you wanted," he said at last, his voice cool, distant. "I thought you had changed. "There'