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.

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

surprise crossed

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

could reply, he set down his glass, grabbed his coat,

door.

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Chapter 129

to Charlotte, who

unable to utter a single word through it

had happened before, Evander might have ignored the rumors

Even.

bitter laugh, silent and

even about

with Jonathan had been an accident. Evander’s connection

never the

quickly replaced by scandalous celebrity news. The story vanished without a

she’d hired failed to keep the story alive. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t get the gossip back on top. She knew immediately–this was

face darkened. Lately, Evander either ignored her messages or claimed he was too busy. And yet… he’d been seen with Charlotte at that charity

car parked at Tranquility

her rumored fling

no choice but to go through with the plan

before

she was determined

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