Chapter 291

He was finally beginning to act like a decent human being.

Charlotte started walking toward him when she suddenly caught his

words: “Don’t bother looking for her. If she’s run, let her run–as long as she never comes back…”

Charlotte froze mid–step.

Who was he talking about?

Tricia?

Evander spotted someone’s reflection in the glass and spun around.

He stiffened, slowly lowering his phone. “You…”

“You didn’t turn Tricia over to the police, did you? You let her get away.”

“Charlotte, it’s not what you think—”

He half–rose, reaching out, but Charlotte stepped back, dodging him. “Evander, if you can’t bear to deal with Tricia, just tell me. There’s no need for this little performance.”

“I’m not protecting her!” Evander grabbed her shoulders, his eyes bloodshot. “Charlotte, she hurt your hand, so I made sure she paid the same price. I know everything she did–I’m not letting her off easy.”

Charlotte said nothing.

He breathed heavily. “Charlotte, I’ve wronged you in the past. I know you resent what happened with her, but I swear to you, I never cheated. I never even touched her.”

about that!” She tried to shrug off his grip, but he

pulled her

“What are you-”

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Chapter 291

just trust

his embrace, she went

kept asking herself–over

Trust him?

really trust

that moment, Judd stood by the elevator, witnessing the scene. He paused for half a minute,

back inside.

behind her

“I’m going to my

He gave a rueful smile.

blinked, caught off guard, then regained her composure. “I never asked you

at her. “I

headed to

followed her inside and, without

the kitchen.

went straight to her bedroom. She only emerged when

didn’t seem to mind, though. He

later,

flanked by several

table. “Mr. Howard said your daughter can write in any amount she wants. When she brings

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