Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 391

Chapter 391

Jacques looked up. “Who?”

“Neely Vinterberg.”

Before Jacques could react, Secretary Holden’s eyes widened in surprise. “You mean the former bank president who vanished from the public eye after resigning?”

Evander nodded.

“I remember now. He really did disappear for years. I heard he moved abroad. But what made you think of him all of a sudden?” Jacques set his chess piece down, curiosity in his tone.

“He has a son?”

“So I’ve heard, but I never met him.” Jacques fiddled with the chessboard. “Neely was always a smooth operator, got along well with everyone. But then, out of nowhere, he quit and cut off all contact with people at home. It was baffling.”

A shadow passed over Evander’s face.

Jacques studied him. “Honestly, if you hadn’t brought him up, I’d have forgotten all about him. Did someone ask you about him?”

“It’s nothing.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Charlotte returned from outside. She stepped into the living room, paused briefly, her gaze drifting over Evander before she nodded politely at Jacques. “Dad.”

Evander lowered his eyes, saying nothing.

instructed Secretary Holden, “Could you check with the front desk and see if the restaurant has any tables

can.”

Holden nodded

room when Jacques called after her. “Evander and I

couldn’t really refuse. She nodded and

her go, sinking deeper into

Charlotte dined with the Howard men at the restaurant. As luck would have it,

and didn’t announce your arrival? That’s unusual,” Winston

the courtesy. “Deputy Commissioner Rivers, you’re a busy man–I

too much credit.” Winston waved his hand dismissively. “I’m just two years from retirement; I finally have some free time. There’s no need

turned to Evander. “Mr. Howard,

his eyes.

I heard you were seriously ill

could reply, Jacques interjected calmly, “It was just an accident. He did need some time to recover, but he’s well

explains it,” Winston said,

smile. Charlotte spoke first, “I’m so sorry I missed your birthday

year.” Mrs. Rivers took Charlotte’s hand, studying her carefully. “I’ve heard all about what happened with the Rayburn family. I even mentioned it to my

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a moment, recalling what Winston

than Loretta ever did. So there really was some

her mother so intimately, Charlotte looked at her.

mother for years. To use your generation’s words, I suppose we’d be called best friends.” Mrs. Rivers sighed softly. “But once her mind started slipping, and with our own families to care for, we rarely kept in touch. I wish I could see her again, but

remember me now.”