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.

his chair, loosening his collar with one hand. “I’ve already had the headlines pulled down,” he said, his

flicker of surprise crossed

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

could reply, he set down his glass, grabbed

door.

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Chapter 129

of the kitchen just as he left. “Sir–oh, where did he go?” She turned to Charlotte, who was still

utter a

this had happened before, Evander might have ignored the rumors entirely–he certainly wouldn’t have

Even.

a bitter laugh, silent and

was even about

had been an accident. Evander’s

never

quickly replaced by scandalous celebrity news. The

story alive. No matter how hard they

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

car parked at Tranquility

fling with Jonathan had

She had no choice but to go through with

before

but she was determined to

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