RedNovelRegret 21 "I'll have Natalie drive you home." Evander pulled his arm free from her grasp and strode away without another glance.
As she watched Evander leave her behind, Tricia's grip tightened on her bracelet. Her eyes flashed with venom.
Damn Charlotte.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHow dare she think she can compete withfor a man! Tricia stepped aside, pulled out her phone, and quickly dialed a number.
Charlotte had just reached the parking lot when she noticed Jonathan following her.
She turned, surprised. "Jonathan?" He stopped in front of her and shrugged. “I believe in you, Charlotte. You're not that kind of person." She blinked. "Why...why do you trust me?" "I trust Professor Carstairs's judgment.” Jonathan crossed his arms, a wry smile on his lips. “The old man never gets it wrong. And neither do I, especially when it comes to spotting fakes." Jonathan was notorious for his sharp eye when it cto women. In their social circles, he'd even earned the nickn"ladies' confidant." He'd seen every type of woman there was. Anyone trying to play games in front of him was just asking for trouble.
Charlotte couldn't help but laugh. “Thanks, Jonathan.” "No need to thank me, Charlotte." He stepped a little closer, lowering his 20:19 1 Chapter 21 voice. "Need any help?" She met his gaze, puzzled. Before she could answer, a cool voice cfrom behind them. "Mr. Pembroke, is it my wife who's caught your interest?" Charlotte didn't have to turn around to know who it was. She kept her eyes on Jonathan.
Of all the people who had set her up tonight, Tricia was hardly the one who could truly humiliate her. The person who could make her feel that sting stood right behind her.
Jonathan gave a low chuckle. "Mr. Howard, did you lose your new girlfriend already? Or is she still waiting for her promotion from 'trial run' status?" Evander ignored his taunt and stopped in front of them, reaching out to seize Charlotte's arm and pulling her firmly to his side. "I need to speak with her." "Oh? This about your new girlfriend?" "This doesn't concern you, Mr. Pembroke." "Of course it does. She's Professor Carstairs's favorite student. As her mentor, her business is my business." Evander's gaze darkened just a shade. "Is that so? I'm all ears." Jonathan leaned against his car, lips quirking. "Absolutely. The professor always said she was extraordinary. Why shouldn't I look out for her?" Evander grunted. "I hope you're up to the task." The smile faded from Jonathan's face.
Without waiting for a reply, Evander pulled Charlotte away.
She tried to shake him off, but his grip was ironclad. He didn't let go until they reached his car, where she finally managed to break free, shoving Chapter 21 him away with a glare. "So what is this, Evander? Are you here to stand up for your precious first love? Fine! What's your plan? Marchto the police station? Chargewith something, havelocked up, just so you and your shining angel can live happily ever after?" "If that's what you want, then let's just get the divorce over with. That way, Mr. Howard, no one can point fingers at you for having a shoplifter ex-wife-" "Have you said enough?" Evander pushed her back against the car door.
She turned her face away, refusing to look at him.
He gripped her chin, forcing her to meet his eyes. Staring at her pale, delicate face, his brow furrowed. "Where did you get this idea? Did I ever say I'd have you arrested or thrown in jail?" Charlotte gave a cold, bitter laugh. "So you wantto apologize, then?" as always his way, wasn't it? slapped her."
"So what?" Charlotte's smile vanished. She looked him dead in the eye. "You planning to slapback for her?" Evander's gaze locked onto hers.
Six years of marriage, and only now did he realize she could be this stubborn.
She was far more appealing like this than when she just acceptedO M everything quietly. "I always thought you were a pushover." Charlotte stiffened. "Excuse me?" A pushover? 314 20-190 Chapter 21 So that's how he sees me-someone easy to control?
Evander let her go and loosened his tie. "This is over Don't bring it up The overe content is on novelenglish.net! again, and stay away from Tricia from now on." Chapter 22 Chapter 22 She provoked Tricia?
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