Chapter 312

Charles's voice, deep and unmistakable, echoed from outside the room.

"Ms. Dahlia and Ms. Evelyn are inside."

The moment the bodyguard finished speaking, Charles's face shifted dramatically. It had been two years since Charlie passed, and Evelyn still hadn't moved on. Her resentment burned bright-for him, sure, but even more so for Dahlia.

Now, with Dahlia bound to a wheelchair, Evelyn had her cornered. Charles's expression grew icier as he made his way to the door. He tried the handle, only to find it locked tight. His face turned even grimmer.

"Evelyn, open up! Calm down and don't hurt Dahlia!"

Dahlia perked up at the sound of Charles defending her. Her eyes gleamed as she shot Evelyn a vicious glare, wordlessly declaring: Evelyn, you've had it now.

flinched. But then she realized Evelyn wasn't going for another hit-she was loosening the ties

off her mouth, sneering, "Scared now,

No sooner had she spat her insult than Evelyn kicked her again

her legs useless. Seeing Evelyn gearing up for another kick, real fear gripped her. Pride be damned; she just needed

she scrabbled toward the door, calling out, "Charles...

back,

Charles. Just as Dahlia made it to the door, Charles,

in

crawling, lifting her tear-streaked

free of distinct marks, were flushed an unnatural

winced as his hands

be gentle, it hurts. I'm

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