Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back (Charlotte and Arthur)

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.

here to talk about the

voice was soft,

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was a frosty edge

slightly, his sharp features shadowed by the dim

door.

not lying,

“Open

rolled her eyes,

you’re so eager to divorce, why

running thin. “Charlotte, I’m not

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myself.”

safely between them, she pushed him a little further. “What’s the big deal about repeating yourself? Are you ‘afraid you’ll explode or something?

let me see

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

you for real?” Charlotte’s voice shot up an

words were icy and deliberate. “Charlotte, if you’re hiding something from

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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.

she ended the call and clutched the phone to her chest. Her heart

there was