The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 317

Chapter 317

Sophie had officially passed her interview and joined Ascend Low Firm as a full–time associate.

Coincidentally, Jenny had just resigned from S&G Law Firm and joined Charlotte’s firm as well, so Charlotte assigned her to assist Sophie.

Both young women were bright, outgoing, and quickly hit it off.

For the H Corporation case, Charlotte had organized the evidence and drafted the complaint based on Scott’s suggestions.

That afternoon, just before the end of the workday, Charlotte received a call from her private investigator

“Miss Riley, I’ve got new information on Zac Gibson and Vivian Xander. Do you have time to meet today? I have something to give you.”

“I do,” Charlotte replied. “I’m about to finish up for the day. Meet me at the cafe near my office?”

“Got it.”

She gave him the address and said, “Let’s moet at six–thirty.”

“See you then, Miss Riley.”

Right after hanging up, Scott knocked and walked into her office

“Miss Riley, I was thinking about what my aunt said to you yesterday, and I feel I owe you an apology.

Charlotte raised an eyebrow. “It’s fine. I know she was just jolding. I didn’t take it personally.

“How about this,” Scott adjusted his glasses with a small smile, “let me take you to dinner. Consider it my aunt’s formal apology.”

Charlotte chuckled. “That’s really not necessary. No need to be so formal.”

Scom looked at her for a moment, hesitated, then rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Alright then”

“Oh, by the way.” Charlotte pulled out two thick legal case folders from her drawer. “We’ve taken on a few more cases. These two are in your area of expertise. I’m assigning them to you.”

Scott accepted the folders and smiled. “New cases already? I should’ve known–when you say business will come, it does. I knew following you wouldn’t leave me starving

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Charlotte laughed. “Is that all you’re aiming for? Just not going hungry?

“Open them and take a look.

Scott

flipped open one of the folders. It was a trademark dispute,

He skimmed the documents quickly and smiled. “Looks like I’ve already made back the money I spent on that wine last night.”

Charlotte laughed too. “Told you–you won’t lose out working with me

“Thanks,” Scott said as he packed up the materials.

After work, Charlotte packed up her desk and headed down to the nearby cafe.

She pushed open the glass door and walked in. In a quiet comer, she spotted a man dressed in black with a baseball cap pulled low.

She walked over and sat down across from him. “Hello, Mr. Collins.”

The private investigator, Marcus Collins, nodded. “Good evening, Miss Riley.”

After exchanging greetings, Marcus opened his backpack and began rummaging inside.

“These are photos I’ve taken recently of Zac Gibson and Vlylan Kander together,” he said, handing her a brown envelope.

Charlotte opened it and pulled out the photos. As she flipped through them, her lips curled into a cold smile.

So it’s true,”

“she murmured

“There’s more,” Marcus added. “I recorded their conversation from last night. I’ll send you the audio,”

“You tried to use me to get rid of Charlotte? You knew damn well that if we called the cops, Joseph would kill her, and you still pushed me to report it?!

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“So what if I did? I’ve wanted Charlotte Riley dead for a long time.”

“Vivian Xander! You told me you just wanted to break her and Sean up. You never said you wanted her dead!”

Vivian burst out laughing, loud and mocking. “Did I hear that right? Are you threatening me? Don’t forget who’s backing me. To Joseph, I’m worth for more than you. Think about it. If I lose value, if the Jaspers kick me out for what I’ve done, do you really think Joseph will let you walk away?”

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