Regret Novel 152

Chapter 152

Charlotte was momentarily speechless, then forced a helpless explanation. “Mom, Jonathan and I aren’t in that kind of relationship.”

“I know,” Rachel replied, giving her hand a gentle squeeze, her tone earnest and warm. “I’m just saying–maybe you should consider it. Love is something that can grow over time.”

Charlotte was silent. She hadn’t even finalized her divorce yet…

Jonathan returned not long after taking a call. His expression was visibly grim, but he kept his composure. “Sorry, Charlotte, Mrs. Evans, something’s come up that I need to handle. I’ll have to skip dinner.”

Rachel’s disappointment was obvious–she’d been hoping to nudge the two of them a little closer. Still, she wasn’t in any rush. Smiling, she nodded. “Of course, don’t worry about it. Drop by again when you have time.”

Jonathan glanced briefly at Charlotte, then left.

On the outskirts of Westborough, a stretch of barren land lay waiting for development. The place was deserted, with no sign of life for miles around.

A crane rumbled to life, its steel cable suspending a man high above the ground–at least twenty feet up, his legs dangling helplessly. Below him sat an enormous glass tank, easily large enough to hold a grown man. Inside, schools of black, razor–toothed piranhas churned restlessly.

The man jolted awake, and when he realized where he was–dangling over that monstrous aquarium–he began to tremble violently. “Who are you? Let me down! Please!”

Evander stepped out of a nearby car, buttoning his suit jacket with deliberate calm as he strolled over.

to lower the man until his feet nearly

face drained of color as he

on his lips. “With Commissioner Yates watching your back, you might have

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hadn’t

went from pale to ashen. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.

job.

cold and even.

know any

“You know him.”

swear, I don’t! I

stepped forward and slashed his calf with

The piranhas, catching the scent,

realize what was waiting for him in that

“What are you doing-”

entered the water. The pain was instant and excruciating–those

jerked him back up. Blood streamed down his legs, every inch of his calves shredded, dripping into the tank and

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