Chapter 209
Charlotte wiped her tears, climbed out of bed, and smoothed her hair and clothes before walking over in the door.
“Max Sanders, I’m not feeling well tonight. I don’t have much of an appetite. Please go ahead and eat without me.”
Mrs. Sanders immediately noticed her swollen, tear–stained eyes. Her expression shifted with concer
- s. Riley, did something happen?”
charlotte shook her head gently, her voice thick from crying.
Mrs, Sanders hesitated, clearly worried.
“Would you like me to contact Mr. Jasper for you?“.
of all the things she could have said, that one hit the hardest,
Charlotte krw it wasn’t intentional, but I still stung.
She forced a smile that looked more like she was about to cry again, Trying to sound composed, she said, “Really, I’m okay. I guess I’m just not used to being here yet. And I’ve been worried about my dad’s condition it pot to me for a minote. That’s all. You don’t need to worry.”
Mrs. Sanders hadn’t heard about Desmond being hospitalized, so she didn’t press further. She just nodded.
“As long as you’re alright. You scared me for a second. I thought something serous had happened. Mr. Jasper gave me strict Instructions to look after you. He said If there’s anything wrong–even if it’s just trouble sleeping or not liking the food–1should let jm know right away.”
Charlotte’s eves flickered.
“He really said that?”
Ms. Sanders smiled kindly.
“He did. It’s obvious how much he cares about youL
“That’s really not necessary. I’m not eating tonight. Go ahead and rest after you’re done.
“Mr. Jasper insisted you be well taken care of. I’m just across the hall. If you need anything, just knock.”
Sourwhere in a secluded villa, Joseph reclined on the sofa, one at resting along the backrest, legs casually crossed.
He had been nailed to the boypital by ambulance, but as soon as he regained consciousness, he ripped out the IV and shad straight to Joseph’s villa to report The man’s face was ghostly pale, whether from blood loss or fear. He trembled alignly as replied, “yes_sir.”
Josepla’s eyes narrowed, his expression tuning deadly
“And the other two idiots? still missing?”
Just then, his personal bodyguard, Jolun, leaned down and whispered in his ca
Boss, we just got word. The police found the bodies of Jack and Carl
Jack was the mercenary from Atlantis who had opened lite with the high–powered title. Car washom Jersey City one of Jobar’s own ment Both had been in the silver Fouche gas that few of the ditt. No one had expected them to survive. The police lading their bodies wasn’t a surprise. But Jack had still been holding the gun when the car went over the cliff. Now that weapon was in the hands of the police, and that complicated everything. josejili’s eyes went cold–sharp as a blade. With a snail, he suddenly kicked the man in front of him hard in the chest, seiling him sprawling across the floor.
Charter 209
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