Regret Novel 129

For a moment, Charlotte’s mind went completely blank. She forced herself to calm down. “This is a blatant misrepresentation. My relationship with Mr. Pembroke isn’t

like that at all.”

“You can say that, but public opinion sees it differently,” her lawyer replied briskly. “If you want any chance of securing alimony in the divorce, you’d better put out this fire first.”

“Alright. I understand.”

She ended the call, her gaze lingering on the trending headline as her expression grew complicated.

A scandal like this was sure to bring her mother–in–law, Miranda, knocking at her door soon.

As for the divorce itself… The outcome hardly mattered. She had no children to care for–she could leave with nothing, if it came to that.

Fighting for the settlement and Tranquility Manor was never about greed. It was for Hiram, and to repay the Sterling family for raising her all these years.

After washing up, she made her way to the living room, only to pause when she saw

Evander still there.

He sat at the dining table, phone pressed to his ear, calmly spearing food with his fork. Whatever the caller said, he responded from time to time with a few words.

“Good morning, ma’am.” Lana emerged from the kitchen, balancing a bowl of fresh fruit. Evander glanced up at Charlotte and ended his call.

Charlotte pulled out a chair and sat down. Neither of them spoke.

last, Evander leaned back in his chair,

surprise crossed her

glass, took a slow sip of water, and fixed her with a steady gaze. “One scandal each.

set down his glass,

door.

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did he go?” She turned to Charlotte, who was still frozen in place. “He

lowered her gaze, unable to utter a single word through

Evander might have ignored

Even.

out a bitter laugh, silent and

even about

with Jonathan had been an accident. Evander’s connection with Tricia and her son was by

never

quickly replaced by scandalous

to keep the story alive. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t get the gossip

Evander either ignored her messages or claimed he was too busy. And yet… he’d been seen with Charlotte

car parked at Tranquility Manor–he was clearly

her rumored fling

was clear She had no choice but to go through with

before

a risky move, but she was determined to

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