Chapter 42 I Have to Do Something

Just then, Barrett’s phone rang. He grabbed it quickly, his hand trembling slightly. Before leaving, he’d sent a message to Arthur, saying he’d uncovered a huge secret.

Barrett’s eyes flickered as he answered the call. “Hey, Arthur.”

“What’s up?” Arthur’s voice was low and

cold, just like always.

Barrett laughed lightly. “Nothing, just wondering where you are. How about grabbing a drink?”

Arthur’s tone grew sharper. “Sarah was in a car accident. I’m at the hospital.”

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Barrett immediately stiffened. “How bad is she? Is she okay?”

Arthur’s voice remained even but with a touch of exhaustion. “She fractured her leg. If you’re free, you can come by.”

They’d been friends for years, so this wasn’t out of the ordinary.

“Alright, I’m on my way.” Barrett hung up quickly, keeping the secret to himself.

But he couldn’t help but wonder why Charlotte didn’t tell Arthur she was Ms. Aroma.

Sarah and sighed. Barrett thought, “It

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was tipsy, her cheeks flushed, and her throat sore from talking, but

everything: five years of frustration, numbness, and the heartache of loving someone who never

practically in tears herself. She couldn’t believe Arthur treated Charlotte like

almost wanted to

her with a hand. “Don’t… Calm down. Wait until

Charlotte lightly on the forehead. “What’s wrong with

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now, and then you inherit all

money.”

slowly. “Hmm,

onto the pillow, and she was

helped her to the bed

made it clear that no one was allowed to

let this go,” Evie said, her fists clenched. “She’s been through so much. I have to do

really going to go up against Arthur?

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need

“Be careful.

“Don’t worry. I’ll keep

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next few days, Charlotte stayed at home, consumed by perfecting

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