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

cool

him off. “Why not? I’m actually curious what she

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Evander’s gaze in the

pinched the bridge of his nose,

morning, Charlotte went to

she finally recalled their brief encounter before. The

we

Charlotte was the Rayburn heiress. She had nothing to

straightened her back and slid a bank card across the table. “There’s three million on this card. I want you to

her father, pocket change

laughing. “Miss Rayburn, you want me to

her arms. “I know your background–nothing special. And you have

returned from abroad, she’d never been so blunt

princess didn’t even try

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

think it

“I do.”

in closer. “Three

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