Lysander sighed and asked, "Ms. Vale, have you reconciled with Mr. Blackthorne? If you have, then I'd like to resign." "No need." Scarlett's tone was flat. "I've already signed the divorce agreement with him. Once the cooling-off period is over, we'll finalize it." Lysander's expression shifted through several emotions before settling into something deeply complicated. "But that video..." "Those reporters were brought in by Cassian." With that single simple sentence, Lysander, who had worked beside Scarlett for years, understood immediately. The situation likely wasn't what the video made it appear to be. But Scarlett had no power to control the narrative. So it was pointless. Even if she came forward now, no one would believe her. Unless she obtained the divorce certificate. "I

