Chapter 271

Scarlett’s POV: I hadn’t expected Everett to agree so readily. “Don’t you have anything to say?” “I respect any decision you make,” he said, looking at me with an earnest expression. “Not just resigning… whatever path you choose in the future, I will support you unconditionally.” “Really?” I stared at him for a moment before raising an eyebrow, my tone laced with disbelief. “You’ll support me no matter what I do?” “Yes.” “Very well. Remember what you said.” I turned and walked out. Everett grabbed his suit and followed me. Outside, I noticed Davis standing near the villa’s main gate, directing the workers. I approached him. Spotting me, he immediately bowed. “Madam.” “What are you doing?” “Sir instructed us to replace this plaque,” he explained, then added cautiously, “Sir feels the name ‘Green Lake’ doesn’t sound quite right.” Hearing that, I was a little surprised. We had lived in this house for three years—why did he only now find the name unpleasant? I had always thought he liked i