After everything became clear to Scarlett, her initial impulse was to return home and confront Zachary regarding his infidelity and deceit. She was curious about the woman's relationship with Crescent Isle, but she was aware of how that discussion would unfold. He would inform her that she had no right to interfere or question him, and that her efforts would lead to no advancement.

Few weeks prior, she had seen this woman in Zachary's mind, revealing to her that there was a depth to ...