Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 138 Robert's secretary informed him that an unfamiliar woman had called his office, insisting she had something urgent to discuss regarding Edward.

Knowing Edward was Robert's son, the secretary promptly relayed the message. "Mr. Moore?"

"Send me the number," Robert instructed.

"Yes, sir."

After receiving it, Robert picked up the landline in his study and dialed the number.

The call connected almost immediately, and a woman's voice came through. "Hello?"

"This is Robert Moore. How can I help you?" Robert asked, his tone measured and calm.

He was a public figure, not a criminal, and there were plenty of times when he had to handle life's ordinary matters like anyone else. He had neither the time nor the patience for unnecessary theatrics.

Hearing his voice, Amelia quickly retreated to the guest bedroom and locked the door behind her. "Hello, this is Amelia Burnett," she said, her voice trembling slightly.

Robert immediately recognized the name.

"I've heard of you," he replied.

chill down Amelia's spine. The confidence she had painstakingly gathered before making the call crumbled

is it?" Robert asked, his voice

of Janice Smith. She used to date my husband, but now, she's involved with your son. Normally, this wouldn't matter as we've all moved on with our lives. But lately, she's been interfering in

an ordinary person with no power to fight back. I can't get through to Edward or Janice, so I had no choice but to reach out to you. I was hoping you

her carefully chosen words, she was subtly placing Janice and Edward's relationship

believed she was being

that followed was unnerving.

his tone was calm and almost

Co. is not a married man. So, tell

disregarded Amelia's

agitation intensifying. "That's beside the point, Mr. Moore. The real issue is that Janice's

remained unfazed, his voice calm but loaded with implications. "I understand. But Ms. Burnett, reaching out to me about this wasn't wise. Attempting to manipulate me is even worse. You should focus on taking care

that, he ended the

moment, stunned. What did he mean by

issued her a warning, his tone during the conversation had been charged

Amelia had always believed someone of Robert's position

smile crept across her face. She

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