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?”

gave a helpless shrug. “That’s the message. She

reply was cool and

him off. “Why not? I’m actually

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caught Evander’s gaze in

of

Charlotte went

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

and sat down. “Miss Rayburn, we hardly know each other. What

was the Rayburn heiress.

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

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

want me to leave my husband

not good enough for him.” Loretta leaned back, folding her arms. “I know your background–nothing special. And you have a brother

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

this Rayburn princess didn’t even try

“So, in your eyes,

it should be

“I do.”

on the table, leaning in closer. “Three hundred million would be

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