Chapter 296
Charlotte slid into the driver’s seat, buckled her seatbelt, and pulled out her phone to make a call
“Pull the corporate records for Gibson Corporation.”
Her gaze was cold and clear as her slender fingers topped rhythmically against the steering wheel,
“And find me a reliable private investigator. I want someone to look into Zac Gibson.”
“Yes, Miss Riley”
After ending the call, Charlotte tossed her phone onto the passenger seat and stepped on the gas. The car eased out onto the road.
Evening had fallen. The city lights began to flicker on
Rush hour traffic was suffocating. The black Rolls Royce Phantom crawled forward amid an endless line of gridlocked cars.
The jam was enough to drive anyone restless
Just then, her phone rang again. Charlotte glanced at the screen.
was Sear
Since their breakup, she had never deleted his number, though it had been a long time since it had shown up on her call log
At first, she had no intention of answering, but then she thought it might be about Jodie. After a brief hesitation, she picked up.
Her tone was distant and cold “Yes? What is it?”
#1 just got a call from the police. They’re coordinating with the Atlantis authorities to plan a rescue operation for Jodie ”
Charlotte’s heart clenched. Her breath quickened. “Do they think they can pull it off?–
Sean paused before answering. His cool voice came through the phone. “They can’t guarantee anything.”
Of course Charlotte knew that
But when it involved her sister’s life, she could not help but ask.
After a moment of silence, she spoke again. “Is there anything else?
Sean hesitated. His voice was low and slightly hoarse. “Lottie, L
Charlotte instinctively felt that what he was about to say had nothing to do with Jadie. She cut in sharply. “If it’s not about Jodie, I’m hanging up ”
“Wait,” Sean said quickly. “Lorrie, I’m sorry. About what my grandmother said to you earlier, 1 want to apologize for her.”
Charlotte said nothing
She stared through the windshield at the endless line of cars ahead, her eyes unfocused,
On the other end of the Line, Sean remained silent too, as if waiting for her response.
The air inside the car felt stifling.
e window slightly, letting the cool night breeze sweep in and clear the heaviness from her chest.
Charlotte parked, grabbed the keys, and took the elevator up to the first floor.
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