Chapter 399

Cedric's tall figure blocked the light of the downlight and cast a looming shadow over her, giving her the feeling of nowhere to escape.

Seeing Cedric's arrival, Sean grinned and suggested, "Jean, baby, let's go dancing."

As he spoke, he pulled Jeanna away from Sophie's side, not forgetting to wink at Cedric.

As the vacated space next to her slightly sank under the weight, Sophie lifted her head, meeting Cedric's clear gaze with her sober eyes. "Why are you here?"

Although she asked, deep down, she knew that it must be Sean who informed Cedric about their team-building event.

Cedric did not answer her question. Instead, he reached out for her glass, set it aside, and stared into her evasive eyes. "Vivienne's death was my fault, and it has nothing to do with you. You don't have to think about anything."

Not expecting him to be so direct, Sophie averted his gaze. 'How could I not think about it? I witnessed Vivienne's suicide process firsthand. I can't simply pretend that nothing h