Chapter: 1555

Alicia shook her head. “Half of these gifts are for Scarlette,” she said. “Maybe they're thanking her for having predicted the danger that day?"

Caden suspected there was more to it. "A thank-you of this magnitude is almost a fortune."

Caden resolved to tread carefully before he figured out their intentions. He returned all the gifts intended for her but agreed to the business project. Ellis was influential in Banta. Caden wouldn't provoke Ellis, yet he wasn't intimidated, Business was separate, but any ploys involving his daughter were off-limits. Scarlette would make her own choices once she was older. Until then, Caden was committed to shielding her from any undue influences.

After ending the call with Ellis, Hank knocked from outside the door.

"Mr. Ward, the car is ready."