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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.

terms proposed by the Hale family.

next step would either be a second round of conciliation or proceeding with a lawsuit, awaiting a judge’s decision.

included a refund of all material costs and a tenfold

on Facebook: [Blake refuses 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

about Blake’s proposed compensation

all the talking.

quite arrogant. He frequently resorts to threats of legal action.] Imogen wasn’t

compass.

a kidnapper. He wasn’t someone she expected to have a good moral However, Erik’s actions caught her off guard. She had assumed he would intervene. After all,

preferred to avoid a court battle and settle privately. Nonetheless, this frustrated the

pay a hefty sum. With Robert on their

I trust you

Suddenly, Erik sent a message to Imogen: [Do you

investigators? Why are you suddenly asking about them?]

the mediation, I saw 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 file a lawsuit, go through multiple court hearings, and do everything to drag it out. Even if we win, they’ll keep dragging it out until the

had dragged on, the case wouldn’t have

response surprised

recording. It only captured part of the

Blake. It turned out he had known in advance

in charge on

she had heard it somewhere before but couldn’t

she still

want to investigate the identity of

man targeting us! We can’t just

the issues with the materials? Was he merely being

know any private investigators. Let me ask some friends. I’ll inform you if I find

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Erik: (Alright, thanks.J

the situation. She then asked him to help Erik

hadn’t replied

watched Grace happily paint her face,

sat there, patiently awaited Noah’s response, and

many updates on

liked and commented as

had posted a video with a thumbnail featuring

expect someone as tough as Yann to have a pet cat.

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

Her smile instantly stiffened

That voice…

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