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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.

bothering with the chess game anymore. He looked up and instructed Secretary Holden, “Could you check with the front desk and

can.”

nodded and headed

her. “Evander and I are having dinner

her father–in–law extending the invitation, she couldn’t really refuse. She nodded and slipped away to

her go, sinking deeper

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

actually in Riverspire and didn’t announce your arrival? That’s unusual,” Winston said with

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

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

Evander. “Mr. Howard, are you

his eyes.

I heard you were seriously ill

reply, Jacques interjected calmly, “It was just an accident. He

that explains it,” Winston

with a warm. smile.

for. There’s always next 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 husband

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recalling what Winston had once

resembling Mrs. Rayburn more than Loretta ever did. So there really was some history

to her mother so intimately, Charlotte looked at her. “Were you and my

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

remember me now.”