Reflecting on how I had disregarded his objections and stubbornly insisted on marrying Chase, I suddenly felt a wave of guilt.
When Chase heard the Dean's form of address for my grandfather, he quickly stepped forward, intending to greet him.
Before he could get a word out, Grandpa shot him an icy glare: "So you're the one who wants to punish Dr. Westwood?"
Chase was taken aback by this.
He glanced at me and then nodded, "Yes, Chairman Westwood."
He put on an air of sacrificing personal relationships for the greater good, implying that if I had done something wrong, I must face the consequences, even if he was the Deputy Chief of Staff and could potentially cover for me.
I was disgusted by his fake facade and let out a cold laugh.
Seeing this, Chase's face darkened with anger:
"What are you laughing at?
"Do you still want to make excuses in front of Chairman Westwood?
"Scarlett, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're my darling, you—"