Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 322

Judd’s expression didn’t flicker. “I appreciate the offer, Mr. Howard, but I’m driving tonight.”

His tone held a subtle undertone. “Well, that’s a pity.”

Charlotte bid Judd goodbye and slipped into Evander’s car.

Neither of them spoke during the ride.

Sensing the tension, Natalie, who was driving, put on a soft, soothing piece of music.

Evander gazed out the window for a while before breaking the silence. “Did you enjoy the meeting?”

Charlotte gave a quiet laugh. “It was pleasant enough. Your ex even struck up a conversation with me.”

For the first time that evening, a ripple crossed Evander’s otherwise calm face–something deep and complicated flickering in his eyes. “Can we go a single day without bringing her up?”

She arched an eyebrow. “So, if I can’t out–argue you, is that grounds for divorce?”

He didn’t answer.

Natalie pressed her Bluetooth earpiece and took a call. After a moment, she glanced in the rearview mirror. “Mr. Howard, that Loretta–oh, I mean, Miss Rayburn–asked if she could meet with Mrs. Howard.”

Charlotte frowned. “She wants to see me?”

shrug. “That’s the message. She wants to meet

cool and flat.

meet her,” Charlotte interrupted, cutting him off.

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gaze in the

bridge of his nose, saying

next morning, Charlotte went to meet

encounter before. The woman really was beautiful–no

sat down. “Miss Rayburn, we hardly know each other. What is it you’d like to

now did Loretta remember: Charlotte was the Rayburn heiress.

card across the table. “There’s three million on

father, pocket change really. Surely enough to tempt

you want me

not good enough for him.” Loretta leaned back, folding her arms. “I know your background–nothing special. And you have a brother in a coma. Do you really think you’re

Tricia returned from abroad, she’d never been so

didn’t

table. “So, in your eyes, Evander is only worth

it

“I do.”

table, leaning in closer.

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