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

reply was cool and

her,” Charlotte interrupted, cutting him off. “Why not? I’m actually

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caught Evander’s gaze

of

next morning, Charlotte went to

brief encounter before. The woman really was beautiful–no wonder Mr. Howard was drawn

pulled out a chair and sat down. “Miss Rayburn, we hardly know each other. What is it you’d like

the Rayburn

across the table. “There’s three

of goodwill” from her father,

Rayburn, you want me to leave my husband for

leaned back, folding her arms. “I know your background–nothing special. And you

abroad, she’d never been

princess didn’t even try

card on the table. “So, in your

think it should be

“I do.”

table, leaning in closer. “Three hundred million

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