The moment Scarlett tapped on the voice message, she scrambled to shut it off in a panic.

Joseph's voice started with a lewd, over-the-top request, oozing with cringe and sleaze.

Scarlett felt her whole face burn, especially with Eric, Henry, and Andrew in the same vehicle. She wanted to disappear.

Henry chuckled. "Come on, don't be shy. Play the whole thing. I want to hear what the punk said. If he's starting off begging for it, that means the mission went well. Otherwise, he'd know you'd never reward him."

Scarlett's face tightened. "Mr. Fischer, I've sacrificed a lot for the Yeagers' downfall. I expect you to honor your promise to me once this is over."

Henry waved her off. "You've already gotten plenty out of this. And let's be real… Cougar or not, you're not exactly losing anything with a younger guy."

Scarlett's expression twisted in frustration. "Easy for you to say! You don't know what I've been through with that pathetic little brat. He's 21, and completely useless