Chapter 370

She just called Evander her cousin…

So, she must be the cousin everyone’s mentioned before?

Charlotte remembered hearing about a Sutherland daughter from her mother–in–law, Miranda, but she’d never actually met the girl.

Evander’s gaze landed on the way the girl was clinging to Charlotte’s hand. He cleared his throat, his tone turning a notch more serious. “Lilith, don’t make a scene.”

Lilith ducked behind Charlotte, pouting. “See, Charlotte? He’s picking on me again!”

Charlotte offered a strained smile, feeling a little awkward. “Um, Miss Sutherland, maybe you should stay with your cousin for a bit?”

“He doesn’t need me hovering over him. Where are you going? I’ll come with you!”

“I… I just need to use the restroom.”

Lilith blinked in confusion. “Isn’t there a bathroom right here in the

house?”

When Charlotte bit her lip and fell silent, Lilith’s eyes widened in sudden understanding. “Oh, I get it! You’re embarrassed, aren’t you? You two have been married for ages–what’s there to be embarrassed about?”

Evander’s voice

her eyes and made a face. “Alright, alright, I’ll drop

seized the chance and slipped

hallway, she caught sight of the bodyguard posted down the corridor. Any hope of sneaking

her way to the shared bathroom,

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to Wesley’s number. Her thumb hovered over the call

knew them. Was she really going to ask the Rayburns to go up against the Howards for her

Wesley: *I’m already on the plane.* After sending it, she reluctantly called the director

mentor, but you’ve barely started here and you’re already taking such a long leave. It doesn’t look great for

understood what

knew she’d gotten the job through her connections. Now, taking time off so soon would definitely get people

truly sorry. I’ll try to get back as

it with the dean and see what

“Thank you, sir.”

Charlotte stepped out of

head

startled Charlotte,

scare you?” Lilith’s smile faltered, looking genuinely apologetic. “Sorry! I didn’t

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