The Billionaire Husband's Betrayal by Nancii Agosto

Chapter 38: Leonard

Chapter 38: Leonardo’s POV

I ensure Claire made it into Jasmine’s home safely before getting back into the town car. Part of me wanted to invite myself in and show Claire how proud of her I really was but I needed to respect her decision. She had asked for the divorce because she needed it and as much as I wanted Claire to return to me, it would have to be on her terms. Not mine.

I sit down in the town car and tell the driver to take me home. Just as I see the house fading from my view, I get a phone call from my mother

“Hello Mother, is everything alright?” She had never called at this hour. This must be important.

“Leo, I think it’s time we talk about your future. I’ve asked Charlotte to leave the house after her mentioning that she is able to walk again.” She says promptly. Mother had always seemed fond of Charlotte until now.’I wonder what has Charlotte said to make her feel otherwise.

“What’s going on, mother? I remember you always being fond of Charlotte.” I word it carefully as to not disrespect her.

“Charlotte’s father has been extremely shameful is his business and finances. He has been arrested for embezzlement, money laundering, and fraud. I fear that the relationship between you and Charlotte will paint an unpleasant image for your company.” She states seriously.

“Mother, she is not her fathers‘ choices. Charlotte has always been trusting and kind.” I say truthfully.

a gesture of your guilt. Your father wanted to help them as Charlotte helped you when that car was supposed to hit you. He lost millions of dollars.” I stay silent. I remember my father having a

think he could’ve been the one to have Charlotte and I kidnapped all those years ago?” I ask in a hushed

a

it’s possible. But why would he have hurt Charlotte?” She asks as

don’t think he meant too but now it’s starting to make sense. Maybe Charlotte was a victim of his greed as well.”

tarnish your image and your company’s reputation. I believe it is time that you focus on Claire. Her glittering success makes her the perfect person to stand at

me to get Claire back?” I

need or who, for that matter.

Leonardo’s POV

is the type of woman I want you to

told anyone of our

screams in

in shame as I bow my head. I wait until I hear her say

child?” I knew what

son.” I say quietly.