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Chapter 240 Troy’s Surprise Move

Chad’s intense gaze remained locked onto her, refusing to let go.

Charlie averted her eyes. She passed by Chad and carried on as though nothing had happened.

Chad suddenly gripped her wrist as they crossed paths. His expression was as dark as coal. He whispered, “Charlie.”

Liam’s presence stung Chad again.

Watching her converse and giggle with Liam brought an indescribable unease, like drowning in the ocean and leaving behind a lasting bitterness.

There was no longer a place for him in her heart.

Charlie paused. Her expression was calm as she said, “Let’s talk later. I’m busy with work right

now.”

Chad watched her for a while before finally letting go and said, “You go on. I’ll let you get back to

work.”

Chad returned backstage to find her when the awards ceremony officially began, but Charlie had already vanished without a trace.

He clenched his fists and returned to his seat in silence.

The man beside him nodded toward Liam, who was singing on stage. “Is that him?”

Chad’s expression grew even darker as he nodded subtly.

The man scanned at Liam and stroked his chin as he commented, “He does bear some resemblance to you.”

He wasn’t talking about appearance. Instead, it was the aura he projected. He had a polished and sophisticated demeanor, like a well–read classic gentleman.

Chad stared intensely at Liam on stage. His eyes grew even more ominous.

Meanwhile, Blake, as the victim, appeared at the mediation session with Erik and Robert.

Imogen chose not to attend and instructed Erik not to mention her, fearing a confrontation with Blake.

She was in the youth center with Grace to work on some artwork when she received Erik’s message about the failed mediation.

the compensation terms proposed by the

conciliation or proceeding with

which included a refund of all material costs and a tenfold reimbursement. Additionally, there were labor costs, damages to reputation,

to budge, and the supplier is equally adamant. They claimed that Blake was aware of the material issues and was only willing to refund material costs plus an additional 100 thousand dollars for damages. I don’t

about Blake’s proposed

talking.

His attitude is quite arrogant. He frequently resorts to threats

compass.

had assumed he would intervene. After all, it seemed like an attempt to

They preferred to avoid a court battle and settle privately. Nonetheless, this frustrated the supplier and led to a lawsuit. The Hale family might not receive such significant compensation in court.

approach might not be the most sensible if they were to pursue this legally and pay a hefty sum. With Robert on

I trust you to handle it

approach. Suddenly, Erik

are you suddenly asking about them?]

the person in charge on the supplier’s side talking to a man. The man said no matter what compensation we propose, they won’t agree. They’re pushing us to

on, the case wouldn’t have been

response surprised Imogen.

her, Erik sent a recording. It only captured part of the conversation, but it conveyed

Blake. It turned out he had known in advance that the mediation. wouldn’t

attentively. She tried to distinguish who the person in charge on

she had heard it somewhere

still couldn’t recall.

Do you want to investigate the identity of

suspect the homeowner is involved with that man, too. It seems like everything is a result of that man targeting us! We can’t just sit and wait, allowing

the issues with the materials? Was

investigators. Let me ask some friends. I’ll inform you if

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Erik: (Alright, thanks.J

briefly explained the situation. She then asked him to help Erik investigate without letting on that he knew

hadn’t replied

Grace happily paint her face,

there, patiently awaited Noah’s response, and decided

many updates

liked and commented as appropriate.

posted a video with a thumbnail featuring a cute

someone as tough as Yann to have a pet cat.

and Yann’s voice immediately filled her ears. “Meow,

instantly stiffened on her

That voice…

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