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.

disappeared back into the kitchen, bustling with breakfast preparations. At last, Evander leaned back in his chair, loosening his collar with

surprise

with a steady gaze. “One scandal each. We’re even. But don’t let it

he set down his glass,

door.

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Chapter 129

who was still frozen in place. “He left you a plate of pasta, ma’am. I’ll warm

gaze, unable to utter a single word

ignored the rumors entirely–he certainly wouldn’t

Even.

let out a bitter laugh, silent

even

run–in with Jonathan had been an accident. Evander’s connection

was never

the trending topic was quickly replaced by scandalous celebrity news. The story vanished without a

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

was too busy.

parked at Tranquility Manor–he

fling with

but to go through

before

a risky move, but she was determined to

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