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?

shown even the slightest hint of unease. Was it possible he

are you sure this is the name they

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

on the note,

Chapter 38

“Thank you, Jonathan. Let me buy you

it. Don’t blame me if

smile. “I’ll take my

a small group approached

suit with an old–world flair–refined, assured, the kind of presence

But Charlotte had.

steps faltered as she recognized

It was Evander,

colleagues engaged in casual conversation. He responded occasionally,

courteous.

Evander’s expression didn’t change. He simply looked away, continuing his conversation

hanging at her side, clenched so

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

Jonathan in shock, not expecting him to call out to

recognized Jonathan as a shareholder and

nothing.

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

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