Chapter 290

After Scarlett spoke, Bianca had already made her escape. Her past actions wouldn't hold up under scrutiny. If the situation continued, she would be the one to suffer the most losses. Meanwhile, Thomas, who was watching TV, fell into a thoughtful silence. He never imagined Bianca would do something like that. Suddenly, his phone rang. "Mr. Thomas, you've probably seen the news by now, haven't you? How do you like the surprise I've arranged for you?" Cedric's voice came through, full of pride. Upon hearing this, Thomas's tone turned slightly excited. "What are you trying to accomplish with this? Don't you realize this will only tarnish the Payne family's reputation? What will people say about us then?" Thomas demanded angrily. Cedric laughed upon hearing this. "Thomas, don't get too carried away. I'm calling you for a serious conversation. After Bianca's incident, there's a lot of gossip circulating. You know what you need to do now, don't you?" Cedric phrased it this way to