Single Mom's Sweet Husband (Charlotte)

Chapter 381

Rick took a deep breath to calm down. "I don't hate a person. What I hate is people who break the rules. I'm not ambitious, but I hope that the Jane Corporation thrives and my friends live a peaceful life. I hate these things, not you." Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

"I know." Kendall gently held his arm. "Look, it says that this was the man who attacked Avery. He asked the family to adopt Olive, and he deliberately let Olive witness those kids being abducted. But what he didn't expect was Olive not going to the police."

"This person is too repulsive." Rick gnashed his teeth and said, "Peter, you still can't get through to Shane?"

"I've already asked the hotel staff. No one answered the door when they knocked. I suspect that they're asleep. There's nothing we can do now," Peter answered, his face twisted in annoyance and anger. "I'm thinking that it'll be very painful when they wake up and receive the news."

"Let's take it one step at a time. You should tell Shane about this first. It's up to him if he wants to tell Charlotte. You and Zoe will pass this letter to Avery and caution him to stay home."

"Yes, I understand." Peter took the letter and immediately left with Zoe.

Rick turned around and saw that Kendall was preoccupied. He palmed her face and kissed her. "I'm not blaming you, I was just overwhelmed. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have placed the blame on you. Will you forgive me?"

"Rick, you don't have to be gentle with me. I know you have removed the locator in my mobile phone once. You didn't blame me and told me to leave. For that, I am very grateful. I don't know what's going on with the locator on my phone. Would you like to check it again?" Kendall handed the phone to Rick.

"Okay." Rick took the phone and stroked her head. "From now on, we're attached at the hip. No matter where I go, you will stick with me. If someone wants to separate you, you must follow me immediately, understand?"

"I understand."

Rick nodded and led Kendall to collect evidence.

No one saw Christopher and Mrs. Fuller Senior going upstairs together. In other words, there was no evidence.

Disgusting.

That was the only word in Rick's mind.

She was an elderly person and Christopher still did this to her. Rick could only imagine the emotions going through her mind when she showed up for the appointment. Was she surprised or apprehensive? Did she hope for reconciliation?

However...

The person she was looking forward to coming around was the one who fired the shot that ended her life.

With tears welling up in his eyes, Rick roared and reared around to punch the wall. "We're all too merciful."

If only he had been a little earlier.

If only he had known that Christopher's ambition wasn't to be taken lightly.

If only he had known that the Stevens family and Christopher were not to be messed with. It would be the best choice to kill them.

Hindsight was 20/20.

The notification of an incoming call chimed.

It was Rick's mobile phone.

He wiped his tears and answered the phone, "Hello."

"Come back." Shane's deep voice sounded.

"Shane? Do you know what happened?"

"Come back first. There's no need to investigate this matter."

Rick was stunned. He held the phone tightly and asked, "Shane, are you kidding me?"

"Come back immediately."

The call disconnected.

Shane had hung up.

Rick was dumbfounded. He felt himself dissociated while he brought Kendall back to the hotel. He was too drained to speculate Shane's reasoning behind his instruction.

He took Kendall to the hall.

The hall was surrounded by glass, the scenery from the windows was spectacular. The interior was tastefully furnished. Bodyguards stood watch at the door and the windows. Obviously, it was a

heavily guarded area, which made Rick's heart sink.

He walked into the hall.

"Shane."

He raised his head, anger and exhaustion plain on his face. The usual cold expression had completely disappeared.

"My men tried to intercept Christopher at the airport, but they were all wiped out." "He came prepared." Rick guided Kendall to take a seat. "I don't want to ask anything else, but I want to know, are you aware of this? If yes, how much?"

"Not much."

Rick inexplicably let out a sigh of relief.

Avery sneered, "I know you are still in shock, but should you ask such insensitive questions? That's Shane's grandmother. No matter how coldblooded he is, he wouldn't harm his own grandmother. What are you thinking?"

"Sorry." Rick smiled. "After meeting Christopher, I'm starting to be wary of everyone around me."

"You'd never know for sure," Shane said meaningfully.

"I understand."

Soon, Braden and Peter joined them.

Besides Rick and Kendall, no one brought their family members.

"Should I leave?" Kendall was a little conflicted. After all, she was not part of this inner circle. It would seem as if she was interjecting if she stayed.

During this sensitive occasion, it didn't seem appropriate.

"It's fine," Rick assured.

"I'll be honest." Avery shifted. "You are our only hope to connect the dots. This is why Shane and I had no qualms when Rick brought you in. We need to know why Caleb cooperated with Braden and leaked information to Christopher at the same time."

"Was he trying to double-cross us?" Braden asked.

"If Caleb were so smart, wouldn't he be able to see through our game?"

"I investigated and found that no one outside knew we were together. They all assume Mr. Fuller was on vacation with Ms. Emerson, Sheryl, and Mrs. Fuller Senior. Even if they traced our IP address, they could only track Kendall and Rick."

In other words.

Caleb would deduce that Rick and Kendall were vacationing with Shane and Charlotte, leaving only Sheryl and Mrs. Fuller Senior together.

In this case, it made sense that he gave their location away to Christopher.

"Kendall, we need to know what is your brother's relationship with Christopher." Avery turned to Kendall.

Kendall hesitated for a moment, then took her phone from Rick and called Caleb in front of everyone.

"Kendall, you and Rick are having fun now. Why are you calling me?"

"How do you know that I'm with Rick?"

"You don't have to worry about that. By the way, you should pay attention to your safety when you're out having fun."

"Caleb, I saw Christopher. He was in our hotel. I don't think it's safe here. Do you think I should go back to Brine with Rick? I'm a little afraid of Christopher." Kendall deliberately changed the topic.

Caleb answered bluntly, "He won't hurt you for the time being. Of course, you'd better caution Shane's girlfriend. In just two days, Christopher had stolen our company's data, including your IP information."

"Okay, I see. Thank you, Caleb."

Kendall ended the call and the answer was clear.