Regret Novel 38

Charlotte returned to her office and immediately noticed a message from

Jonathan.

Around four thirty that afternoon, she arrived at the Sleep Research Institute, where Jonathan was waiting.

It wasn’t until she stepped inside that she realized, with some surprise, this was the very institute named in the project proposal Tricia had given her.

Jonathan stood up to greet her, his trademark teasing never far away. “Charlotte, I was beginning to think you’d gotten lost. This place isn’t exactly huge, but it’s easy enough to get turned around.”

She took a seat on the couch, glancing around the room. “This place belongs to you?”

Jonathan poured her some tea. “Not really. I just have a stake in it. Why do you

ask?”

Charlotte shook her head and got straight to the point. “Did you really get those witness statements?”

“Of course.” Jonathan pulled a slip of paper from his pocket and placed it on the table in front of her. “Take a look.”

Charlotte unfolded the note.

The name “Howard” leapt out at her.

She felt the room sway for a moment.

Howard…

Evander?

probing Evander about it that night. He hadn’t shown even the slightest hint of unease. Was it possible he could

sure this

them several times. That’s what they said. And they added that whoever it was, they’d never dare cross someone with that kind of background.” He took a slow sip of tea, his gaze thoughtful. “Honestly, who else could it be but the Howard

lightened on the note, nearly crumpling it

Chapter 38

deep breath. “Thank you, Jonathan. Let me

arched an eyebrow, grinning. “You said it. Don’t blame me

smile. “I’ll

walked her downstairs, a small group approached from the

in a charcoal tailored suit with an old–world flair–refined, assured, the

But Charlotte had.

faltered as

It was Evander,

climbed the steps at an unhurried pace, flanked by colleagues engaged in casual conversation.

courteous.

change. He simply looked away,

hanging at her side,

walked past, Jonathan spoke up. “Mr. Howard, aren’t you going

looked at Jonathan in shock, not expecting

companions recognized Jonathan as

nothing.

unreadable look. “I don’t believe Mr. Pembroke and I are

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