Raymond did not say anything. The pressure inside the office made it hard for one to breathe. After a moment of stalemate, Scarlett shrugged and said, “Okay, I won’t disturb you, Mr. Shaw. Monday, 9:00 am, the City Hall, be there or be square.” Once she finished, she lifted her hand to tuck her loose hair behind her ear. Before she left, she was not resigned to the outcome, after all. “Raymond Shaw, congratulations. You’re free—you finally got rid of me, a shameless woman.” Scarlett looked at him and laughed at herself. “What kind of trick are you playing again?” This time, Raymond finally spoke, but his words were piercing as usual. Scarlett glanced at him and responded, “Don’t worry, this time, it’s for real. That said, let me also tell you that this is your only and last time to get rid of me, so you must cherish it.” Her eyes were a bit hot. She did not want to lose her face and give him the chance to ridicule her by crying in front of him. As such, she turned around
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