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.

spine. The confidence she had painstakingly gathered before making the call crumbled in

is it?" Robert asked, his voice carrying an

to remain composed. "Here's the thing- I'm not sure if you're aware of Janice Smith. She used to date my husband, but now, she's involved with your son. Normally,

with no power to fight back. I can't get through to Edward or Janice, so

sounded like a wronged wife seeking help. But beneath her carefully chosen words, she

believed she was

followed was unnerving. The outburst she had anticipated

spoke, his tone was

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completely disregarded

intensifying. "That's beside the point, Mr. Moore. The real issue is that Janice's behavior is awful! She's deceiving

agitation, Robert remained unfazed, his voice calm but loaded with implications. "I understand. But Ms. Burnett, reaching out to me

he ended

for a moment, stunned. What did he mean

during the conversation had been charged with anger as

sense. Amelia had always believed someone of Robert's position would never

her face. She was eager to see

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