Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 323

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.

was cool and flat.

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

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caught Evander’s gaze

the bridge of

Charlotte

their brief encounter before. The woman

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

was the Rayburn heiress. She had nothing

card across the table. “There’s

“token of goodwill” from her father, pocket change

“Miss Rayburn, you want me to

background–nothing special. And you have a brother in a coma. Do you really think you’re cut out to be

abroad, she’d never been so

this Rayburn princess didn’t

in your

it should be

“I do.”

leaning in closer. “Three

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