RedNovelRegret 56 Genevieve froze, stunned.
In the past, whenever she'd mocked or targeted Charlotte, Evander had never stepped in-not once had he defended Charlotte or spoken on her behalf.
So what had gotten into him this time? Charlotte, too, sat in silence, suddenly unable to read Evander's intentions.
After that slap, Genevieve finally quieted down, not daring to speak out of turn again, though every glance she threw at Charlotte was filled with seething hatred, as if wishing she could tear her apart right then and there.
Charlotte couldn't be bothered to respond. If it weren't for the fact that this was the matriarch's birthday celebration, she wouldn't have shown up at all.
Several women cover, eager to chat. Charlotte put on her best manners, making polite conversation and sipping her wine. As the party drew to a close, the act becunbearable-she just wanted to leave.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe slipped upstairs, heading toward the guest bedroom.
As she pushed the door open, someone suddenly grabbed her arm. Off-balance, she stumbled and fell against a man's chest.
"Evan-" she began, but before she could finish, Evander's lips crashed down on hers.
Her eyes widened in shock, her body rigid in his embrace. His touch was burning, hotter than she'd ever felt-and even through his clothes, she sensed something was wrong.
Stunned, Charlotte pushed at him. "Evander, wait-look at me, it's me—' Just then, she heard the distinct click of the door being locked from the outside.
She froze, heart racing.
Who would do that? The matriarch? Her mother-in-law? But her mother-in-law had always disliked her, desperate to replace her at the first opportunity. And the matriarch had already agreed not to interfere with her and Evander's divorce. None of it made sense...
But she didn't have tto think.
Evander was already losing control, desperate to have her.
1/3 09-40 Panicking, she struggled. “Evander-please-" But the thing she feared most still happened.
He was like a wild animal, utterly disregarding her protests.
Charlotte had no idea when she lost consciousness. When she finally woke, Linette was sitting by her bedside, worry etched into her features. “Ma'am, you're awake-how are you feeling?" "I... I'm okay," Charlotte croaked, her voice hoarse. Even the slightest movement sent a jolt of pain through her body.
Evander hadn't been himself-he'd never acted like that before...
Seeing the confusion and hurt on her face, Linette sighed and explained, "No one knows who drugged the master's drink. That's why he..." Linette hesitated, then added gently, "I've already had the doctor check on you. There are sminor tears and swelling, but you've been treated.” Charlotte lowered her gaze. "Thank you," she whispered.
Meanwhile, in the study- The staff who'd handled Evander's drinks were lined up, trembling, not one daring to meet his eyes.
Evander had ordered the security team to check the surveillance tapes. When the footage was played, one of the male servants visibly flinched. Evander's eyes narrowed; he gave a subtle nod to a bodyguard.
The guard stepped forward, grabbed the man, and hauled him out.
The servant dropped to his knees, shaking. "Sir, I-I was forced! I didn't want to do it!" Evander's eyes were ice-cold. "Who forced you?" "It was... it was the lady of the house!" His brow furrowed. "Who?"
"The-the lady-she madedo it. She said she wanted to have your child..." The man couldn't look up, sweat pouring down his back.
"Evan!" Genevieve burst into the study at that moment. "I knew Charlotte was up to no good! She'd stoop to anything, even something this filthy.
She's shameless"" 2/3 09:40 Chapter 56 Evander fell silent, his expression unreadable.
After a moment, he waved his hand for the guards to drag the servant! away, thendeft the room without another word. Genevieve lowered her gaze, a smug little smile curling the corners of her lips.
This time, she thought, Charlotte was finished. There was no way her cousin would keep her around after this.
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