Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 836

Cedric was taken aback when he heard himself call this stunning woman "ma'am." The two security guards exchanged a knowing glance and quietly slipped away from behind Cedric, as if trying to disappear before the CEO could metaphorically boot them all the way to Timbuktu. Cedric shot them a brief look but quickly returned his attention to more pressing matters, assuming the guards had merely shared an elevator ride with Lizetta. After all, with his vivid imagination, it was beyond him to fathom that the CEO's favorite could be subjected to such an outrageous attempt at expulsion right in their own company.

"Are you here for me? Let's head up..." Remington's lips curved into a subtle smile as he extended his hand towards Lizetta. She glanced at her watch-it was already the end of the workday, and their dinner appointment wasn't far off. Clearly, Remington mistook her early arrival for eagerness to meet for their date. Noticing the attention from those around them, Lizetta responded, "I'd rather not go up."

her, and going up now would inevitably lead to awkward encounters and explanations to her former colleagues. Remington nodded understandingly at her reluctance. "Alright, then wait for me in the lobby. I'll just grab something

outside." After the scene that had just unfolded, Lizetta had no desire to

he found President Winters, who had just escorted Stella to the underground parking lot and watched her leave. Upon seeing Remington, President Winters quickly greeted him and was about to step out. This was the CEO's private elevator, but Remington allowed top executives to use it. Normally, they

had called Remington right after getting into her car? Seizing the