RedNovelChapter 291 He was finally beginning to act like a decent human being.
Charlotte started walking toward him when she suddenly caught his words: "Don't bother looking for her. If she's run, let her run-as long as she never comes back..." Charlotte froze mid-step.
Who was he talking about? Tricia? Evander spotted someone's reflection in the glass and spun around.
He stiffened, slowly lowering his phone. "You..." "You didn't turn Tricia over to the police, did you? You let her get away." "Charlotte, it's not what you think—" He half-rose, reaching out, but Charlotte stepped back, dodging him. “Evander, if you can't bear to deal with Tricia, just tell me. There's no need for this little performance." "I'm not protecting her!" Evander grabbed her shoulders, his eyes bloodshot. "Charlotte, she hurt your hand, so I made sure she paid the sprice. I know everything she did-I'm not letting her off easy." Charlotte said nothing.
He breathed heavily. "Charlotte, I've wronged you in the past. I know you resent what happened with her, but I swear to you, I never cheated. I never even touched her." "I don't care about that!" She tried to shrug off his grip, but he held on tighter, refusing to let her go.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEvander pulled her into his arms.
"What are you-" 1/3 14-16 ↳ Chapter 291 "Charlotte, just trust me. Once. Please." Trapped in his embrace, she went still.
Inside, she kept asking herself-over and over.
Trust him? Could she really trust him? At that moment, Judd stood by the elevator, witnessing the scene. He paused for half a minute, expression unreadable, then turned and headed back inside.
Charlotte heard the movement behind her and slipped out of Evander's arms. "I'm going to my room." "You're not going to invitein for dinner?" He gave a rueful smile. "I've been waiting for you to get home." She blinked, caught off guard, then regained her composure. "I never asked you to wait." Evander looked at her. "I know. I wanted to." Charlotte turned and headed to her room.
Evander followed her inside and, without a word, started making dinner in the kitchen.
Charlotte didn't stop him; she just went straight to her bedroom. She only emerged when dinner was ready-as if he really was just the hired help.
Evander didn't seem to mind, though. He actually looked content.
Two days later, Donovan Village.
Natalie arrived at the girl's house flanked by several bodyguards. The commotion drew a crowd of curious neighbors.
Natalie laid a check on the Donovans' table. "Mr. Howard said your daughter can write in any amount she wants. When she brings it to him, 2/3 14-16 Chapter 231 he'll cash it for her." A check...
They'd never even seen one before.
Stevenson Donovan, his accent thick, stared at it in disbelief You're tellingthis piece of paper is worth money?" "You can take it to the bank and cash it," Natalie replied.
Stevenson's hands shook as he picked up the check. Candida Donovan looked just as stunned, then quickly poured a glass of water for everyone. She couldn't help asking, "So... how much are we allowed to put on there?" "That's up to your daughter. Whatever she writes, that's what it'll be." The Donovans swallowed hard.
If their daughter wrote in millions, would they really becrich overnight? Soon after, Natalie and her people left. Outside, the villagers clustered together, whispering and speculating.
The Donovans knew better than to flaunt their good fortune. Stevenson stepped outside and made up sexcuse to send the neighbors away, then closed the gate behind them. fortunade up s "Stevenson, we-we're rich!" Candida's voice trembled with excitement.
Stevenson quickly motioned for her to keep quiet. "Not so loud! If anyone finds out, we'll be in big trouble." 3/3
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