Amanda gritted her teeth, spitting out her words. "Scarlett, don't get too comfortable."
Scarlett's gaze remained cool and steady. "You think you can leave without my permission? Even your bodyguards are on my side."
Amanda trembled with fury. "You—you—"
Before she could finish, Scarlett let her go.
"Go ahead. I have no desire to dirty my home dealing with your corpse."
Amanda raised her hand, about to slap Scarlett again, but the lead bodyguard stepped in, blocking her.
"Mrs. Hastings, we should leave," he said firmly.
"You know what would happen if Mr. Hastings found out. Remember what happened last time when Mr. Hastings had to step in?"
Amanda's face contorted with rage, her breath heavy with frustration.
"Let's go."
Scarlett watched them leave without a word.
She was alread
