Chapter 576
If I leave the country today, I won''t be able to return anymore!
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Charlotte nced at her ne ticket, the weight of these unknowns hanging heavily upon her.
My entire life, my family, and everything I hold dear is here in this country. While I may manage to
escape temporarily, if I''m barred from returning, I''ll be trapped in a foreignnd indefinitely. Heath''s
pitiful offer of three hundred grand is hardly enough to sustain me for long. His phone call served as a
clear message that he was abandoning me to my fate. I have anticipated this betrayal, and I don''t rely
on him to rescue me. It falls upon me to find a way to save myself.
Charlotte remained at the airport for some time. She knew that most people in Jadeborough couldn''t
afford to cross Alexander.
However, the damage had already been done, and there was no way to undo the past. She couldn''t
change the fact that she had offended him. Her only option was to confront the problem head-on and
find a resolution.
Felix was an attentive man. He promptly retracted the order to prevent Charlotte from leaving the
country. However, Alexander had made it clear that he didn''t want Charlotte to return to Chanaea once
she departed.
Felix understood what he meant—Charlotte would be effectively banned from returning to the country.
Nevertheless, he couldn''t shake off his concerns that Charlotte might be putting on an act. If she were
to stay in the country and Alexander identally encountered her, it would be negligence on his part.
Therefore, Felix deployed his men to keep a close watch on Charlotte, ensuring she wouldn''t change
her mind or attempt any unexpected moves.
Indeed, Charlotte chose to remain in the country after a night passed.
Since she refused to leave, he would have to take action.
Of course, he knew he had to report Charlotte''s change of mind to Alexander.
Alexander was scheduled to head to Odyssey this morning, so Felix nned on informing him after he
returned to his office.
This morning, Odyssey was set to hold a shareholder''s meeting. Sophia was initially scheduled to
attend, but Alexander didn''t want her to tire herself out. Moreover, he had recently assumed control of
Odyssey''s management. Although Sophia still held shares in thepany, she was no longer in an
active leadership position. As a result, it was only fitting for Alexander to take her ce and attend the
shareholder''s meeting himself.
Sophia woke up early in the morning. After washing up, she stepped out of the bathroom to discover
that it had drizzled this morning, bringing with it a cool breeze that wafted into her room. Overnight,
Jadeborough had transitioned into the season of autumn.
She opted for a cozy, oversized sweater that added an extra touch of elegance to her appearance.
As Alexander nced up, he caught sight of Sophia descending the staircase. He recalled how he was
struck by her remarkableposure and stability the first time heid eyes on her.
Her beauty went beyond her exquisite features alone. Though he had initially mistaken her for a
scheming woman, he couldn''t help but be captivated by her charming presence.
When he married Sophia, he envisioned his future wife to possess her grace, minus any maniptive
tendencies.
He never got tired of beholding Sophia''s beauty, which seemed to flourish with each passing day.
Reflecting on his initial marriage to Sophia, he recalled Samuel''sment about it not being a bad
choice, and he had to admit that, despite Samuel''sck of helpful advice, he had been right in this
instance.
Collecting his thoughts, Alexander rose to his feet and approached Sophia. He supported her waist and
touched her hand. “Your hand is cold.”
Sophia gazed at him and smiled. “I''ve just washed my hands.”
Alexander nodded and led her to the dining table. “What would you like for lunch?”
Hearing that, Sophia raised a brow. “I thought you were heading to Odysseyter?”
“I''ll be back after the meeting ends.”
“Oh.” Sophia snorted out loud. “I don''t think Mr. Lane would like that.”
Alexander gave her a bowl of oatmeal. “Ignore him.”
“Okay!”
Sophia''s remark was meant to be lighthearted, as she knew that Felix had no power to sway
Alexander''s decisions.
At eight-thirty, Alexander left for Odyssey. It was still raining outside. Sophia had nned to check on
the growth of the roses in the garden, but with the chilly weather and rain, she decided against it.
Instead, she took the hydrangeas that Alexander had brought home the previous night and carefully
trimmed them before arranging them in a fresh vase.
When Alexander arrived at Odyssey, Felix came out to wee him. “Mr. Xenos.”
“What is it?”
“Charlotte didn''t board the ne, so she''s still in Jadeborough.”
Alexander''s brows furrowed up when he heard Charlotte''s name. “If she refuses to leave, make sure to
teach her a lesson for what she did.”
“Got it, Mr. Xenos,” Felix replied curtly.
He dared not say anything else as it was clear as day that Alexander despised Charlotte.
The meeting began at nine-thirty and went on until ten-thirty.
After stepping out of the conference room, Alexander tossed the file to Felix. “Take care of this.”
“Mr. Xenos...”
Felix was about to protest when his assistant ran over to him. “Mr. Xenos, there''s a Ms. Brooks
requesting to see you downstairs.”
As soon as Felix heard the name, a sinking feeling enveloped his heart. He instinctively turned toward
Alexander, only to find thetter''s expression clouded with darkness. “I refuse to see her,” Alexander
snapped.
The assistant, sensing Alexander''s foul mood, couldn''t help but tense up. Recalling what the woman
said, he pushed through and continued, “Ms. Brooks mentioned that she has information regarding a
certain Mr. Barker that she believes might be of interest to you.”
Even though he wasn''t nning on meeting Charlotte, the mention of Heath brought a flicker of interest
to his eyes.
A short whileter, hemanded coldly, “Bring her upstairs.”
Felix''s assistant was still in a daze, so Felix quickly gave him a shove. “Bring Ms. Brooks upstairs.”
The assistant came to his senses and nodded fervently. “Okay. I''ll bring Ms. Brooks upstairs now.”
With a swift turn on his heels, Alexander briskly walked back to his office. While he harbored deep
disdain for Charlotte and had no desire toy eyes on her again, his animosity toward Heath burned
even stronger.
Let''s see what she has that piques my interest!
Charlotte was pretty anxious asing here was herst resort.
She had dirt on Heath, something she had discovered identally previously.
Since Heath had abandoned her, Charlotte had no choice but to take matters into her own hands and
find a way to save herself.
However, Charlotte wasn''t sure if Alexander was willing to meet her.
After leaving the airport, she made her way to Odyssey and waited downstairs for around an hour.
Initially, the receptionist informed her that Alexander wouldn''t be avable to see her, but Charlotte
persisted and continued to inquire about his avability. Perhaps growing frustrated, the receptionist
made a phone call. Before long, the assistant to Alexander''s secretary appeared and inquired about
her connection to Alexander.
Charlotte wasted no time and exined the reason for her visit. She understood that unless she
revealed something intriguing, Alexander would likely refuse to see her, so she directly mentioned
Heath''s name.
As Charlotte''s anxiety mounted, the elevator doors parted, revealing the assistant who came over to
her.
Catching sight of him, Charlotte heaved a sigh of relief.