The next day, Charlotte and Vera headed out together, only to bump into Judd as they stepped into the lobby.

“Good morning, Dr. Carstairs,” Vera greeted him politely.

Judd nodded in return.

Just then, his gaze slid past them and landed on Evander, who was leaning against the doorway, arms crossed. “Morning, Mr. Carstairs,” Evander said with a hint of a smile.

Judd’s expression cooled instantly; the tension was obvious.

Charlotte walked toward the elevator, oblivious to the silent standoff unfolding behind her. Only Vera glanced back, unable to resist a peek at

the drama.

What was the term for a scene like this? A showdown?

Once the elevator doors slid shut, Judd finally broke the silence. “No need to be so provocative every time we run into each other, Mr. Howard.”

Evander smoothed his jacket in a show of carelessness. “Was I? I hadn’t

noticed.”

Judd chuckled, a note of sarcasm in his voice. “Isn’t it obvious? You bought Gardenia Apartments, then moved in next door. What’s next, cameras in the hallway?”

Evander’s eyes narrowed slightly as he toyed with the ring on his finger. “You do realize Charlotte and I aren’t divorced yet, right? You seem awfully eager for someone who claims to be above it all.”

Judd shot back, voice cool. “And you’re an expert on scheming, are you? Tell me, when Charlotte was so wary of Tricia back then, did you ever

make her

fleeting moment, Evander’s

is, I still

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actually divorced. Unlike your

that, Judd strode toward the elevator and disappeared inside, leaving

glow on Evander’s

corridor feel even colder.

was at a downtown pawnshop, turning over the

coin from her bracelet.

magnifying glass and spent several

belonged to

shop owner told his assistant to contact the

of the shop attendants brought Loretta a glass of water and

grinning. “Young lady, is this coin

“Of course it is. So, what’s

her up and down, a mixture of pity and exasperation on his face. “Honestly, I can’t put a price on this coin. But if you leave

just an old coin. Isn’t

his eyes. Just an old coin? This was a genuine antique from the Middle

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blunt. “If you’re hoping for a big payout, our shop is too small for something like this. But

better offer.”

worn little coin actually be

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