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?”

the message.

cool and

interrupted, cutting him off.

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Evander’s gaze in

the bridge of

Charlotte went to

Charlotte, she finally recalled their brief encounter before. The

a chair and sat down. “Miss Rayburn, we hardly know each

now did Loretta remember: Charlotte was the Rayburn heiress.

bank card across the table. “There’s three million on this card. I want you to divorce Mr.

“token of goodwill” from her father, pocket change really. Surely enough to tempt

want

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 cut

never

didn’t

in your eyes, Evander is only worth

think it should be

“I do.”

rested her elbows on the table, leaning in closer. “Three hundred million would be more like

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