Chapter 27 A Close Call

It was a text message from Arthur: [Charlotte, open the door.]

Her hand trembled ever so slightly as she stared at the screen.

Charlotte thought, “What does he mean? He came straight to my house in such a short time. He is still suspicious of me.”

A moment later, another message popped up from Diana. It was a screenshot from the security camera at her front door. Arthur’s tall figure stood there, exuding an imposing presence even through the grainy footage.

Charlotte: [I already know.]

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Diana: [What’s your plan?]

Charlotte: [No plan.]

Exiting the chat, Charlotte felt her nerves tighten as she paced the room.

If she refused to open the door, there was a real chance he’d force his way in to confirm his suspicions, and that would be a disaster.

Charlotte mulled over her options, biting her lip in frustration. Finally, she decided to take a gamble.

She dialed Arthur’s number.

to talk about the divorce, aren’t

voice was soft, almost

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frosty edge to her

slightly, his sharp features shadowed by

the door. We’ll

not lying,

grew colder. “Open the door, and you’ll

her eyes,

you’re so eager to divorce, why didn’t you

clearly running thin. “Charlotte,

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myself.”

them, she pushed him a little further. “What’s the big deal about repeating

let me see

at his temple. Arthur’s gaze darkened as he turned to his bodyguard and ordered, “Get someone to take this door down.

hey, hey! Arthur, are you for real?” Charlotte’s

and deliberate. “Charlotte, if you’re hiding something from me,

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quickly masked her fear with indignation. “What are you even talking about? And for the record, this door wasn’t cheap! Don’t you dare damage it!” She forced a steady tone. “If you really want a divorce, fine. Tomorrow, the

ended the call and clutched the phone to

point, there

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