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Regret Novel 63

Chapter 63

Thinking about all this, Tricia felt a deep unease settle in her chest. The more she examined the details, the more fear gnawed at her–fear that Evander truly didn’t care about her anymore.

If Evander withdrew his protection, she knew she’d inevitably fall back into “that person’s” hands.

And she’d rather do anything than ever go back to him.

Charlotte made her way to the dean’s office, knocked politely, and only entered when she heard permission.

Dean Chase set his papers aside and looked up. “Lottie, was it you who called in that report about Director Fontaine?”

He had guessed as much during the staff meeting earlier that day, when the incident was brought up.

Charlotte didn’t deny it. “Yes, it was me.”

He sighed, his tone heavy with concern. “You weren’t thinking, kid. Director Fontaine’s brother–in–law is the City’s Commissioner of Revenue. If this gets back to him, you know as well as I do he won’t let it go quietly.”

Charlotte understood he was looking out for her. Out in the real world, degrees and skills were only part of the equation. Connections, favors, and background

mattered just as much–if not more.

hospital was full of talented doctors–plenty more capable than Director Fontaine. But

job.

knew about Fontaine’s shady dealings behind closed doors. If it weren’t for the protection Fontaine enjoyed, Dean

“Once I leave for St. Mary’s, what

Chase looked at her, exasperated. “Six weeks is still a long

“Don’t

09:48

After she left, De

was nearly

hadn’t managed to accomplish in

in her own office, Charlotte was startled to find Evander sitting at her desk flipping through a stack of

spotted two folders–one of which was her

“Mr. Howard, what are you

flipping. “What’s

she’d left her computer on, her

only seen the draft she hadn’t even

replied evenly, stepping forward to retrieve her

with a