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Indeed, Eric had not intended to bring her along originally.
He worried about the potential for confrontation with Remy; he might have to take action, and he didn’t want
Hadley to be alarmed by the situation...
However, he realized he had no other option but to include her now that she knew.
Attempting to soothe her, he said, “Have your meal, and then we can head out together, okay?”
“I've already finished eating.” With a determined nod, Hadley said, “Let's leave right now.”
Left with no alternative, Eric turned to Cordell. “Take him to the garden.”
“Understood, Mr. Scott.”
At the garden,
The chill of the late spring evening was noticeable. Lacking a woman's coat in his place, Eric offered Hadley his
own cashmere cardigan, taking care to button it for her.
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“Indeed,” Hadley responded. “Thanks.”
“My pleasure.”
As Cordell escorted the man forward, Remy’s reluctance to move quickly prompted a bodyguard to nudge him
harshly in the knee.
“Move faster! Do you think you're that important to keep Mr. Scott waiting?”
“Ow!” Remy let out a cry, collapsing to the ground and wincing in agony.
“Stay back and observe—keep your distance.”
After giving Hadley’s hand a reassuring squeeze, Eric approached Remy, who lay crumpled on the ground.
With a cold sneer, he said, “Look up!”
As Remy looked up, his expression twisted. His complexion paled upon recognizing Eric.
“Mr. F... | mean, Mr. Scott!”
Eric merely gestured toward Hadley without a word. “Show her your face properly.”
“Right, right!”
Obediently, Remy turned to face Hadley.
With the garden lights illuminating the scene, Hadley’s vision was clear. She scrutinized him, perplexed.
“It's you!”
“Do you recognize this man?” Eric asked.
“Yes,” Hadley said with a nod.
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