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?”

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

reply was cool and

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

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caught Evander’s gaze in the

pinched the bridge of his

Charlotte went to meet

brief encounter before. The woman really

we hardly know each other.

was the Rayburn heiress. She

across the table. “There’s three million on

million–the “token of goodwill” from her father, pocket change really.

laughing. “Miss Rayburn, you want me to leave my husband for

Loretta leaned back, folding her arms. “I know your background–nothing special. And you have a brother in a coma.

Tricia returned from abroad, she’d never been so blunt about wanting Charlotte

Rayburn princess didn’t even

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

it

“I do.”

in closer. “Three

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