Regret Novel 26

Chapter 26

Charlotte’s steps froze, her fingers clenching into tight fists.

Evander let out a low, dismissive laugh when she didn’t turn around, blocking her exit. “If you’re thinking of begging Mr. Pembroke for help, you can forget it. The Pembrokes don’t get a say in my affairs.”

That was the final straw–Charlotte broke down entirely, her voice raw and barely more than a choked whisper. “Evander, what do you want from me?”

Without a word, Evander tossed Jonathan’s coat into a nearby trash can, shrugged off his own jacket, and strode toward her.

Charlotte barely had time to process before his coat fell over her shoulders, enveloping her.

He pulled her close, one arm wrapped around her in spite of her resistance, and steered her firmly back to the car.

In the driver’s seat, Natalie glanced over her shoulder and gave a polite nod. “Good evening, Miss Sterling.”

Charlotte felt oddly detached, as if watching herself from somewhere far away. She quickly turned her gaze to the window, her eyes hollow and

unfocused.

Evander shot her a quick look, then signaled for Natalie to drive.

When the car pulled up in front of Tranquility Manor, Charlotte wasted no time–she was out the door and hurrying inside without a single backward glance.

Evander didn’t hurry after her. He turned to Natalie. “Find out exactly what happened tonight.”

Natalie nodded briskly.

her senses and

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in Evander’s coat. She slipped it off, tossing it aside carelessly, and hurried to her

to see his jacket lying on

intent on opening it, but

out a humorless

a sharp turn, he headed to the guest

listening to the silence outside before slowly opening her eyes. A single tear slipped

didn’t matter anymore. She was done with him. She didn’t want this man in her

before he left, sir asked

What was that supposed to mean? Was he worried

still hadn’t heard anything–she could guess that things hadn’t gone as

to sit around and

hesitation, she

had just finished briefing Evander on what happened in the private lounge last

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he

asked her to handle that investment meeting for you yesterday, but the government reps said

a note of forced

furrowed. “Why

asked Dr. Sterling to go in my place. I didn’t expect…” Her voice broke

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