Chapter 1165: Chapter 1165: Regret
In fact, Justin Battleson has been managing the company for many years without any problems, so he has not noticed some things.
And yet, due to some minor incident, it has now brought up all the underlying issues.
Crack!
Suddenly, the sound of a shattered cup came from Charlotte’s side, and Justin’s expression changed dramatically as he quickly walked over to her.
"What’s wrong? Are you hurt?"
Justin immediately brought Charlotte over and examined her hands and body, asking with great concern.
However, Charlotte shook her head, and looked down at the broken pieces on the floor.
"It was my carelessness. I didn’t hold the cup steadply and dropped it on the floor," Charlotte replied softly.
"But I don’t know why, I’ve been feeling uneasy lately, as if something is about to happen."
Anxiety had been lingering in Charlotte’s mind for days, sometimes causing her to be lost in thought, let alone now that she has broken a cup.
"You’ve been dealing with the XTZ collaboration recently; you must be overexerted and need a good rest," Justin said, stroking Charlotte’s cheek with his hand, his voice full of concern.
"Perhaps," Charlotte murmured in reply.
At this moment, Charlotte’s phone, placed to the side, began to ring with an unknown number.
Despite being puzzled, Charlotte picked up and switched on the speakerphone.
The very next second, a very hoarse voice came through the handset.
"Is... is this Miss Thompson..."
Charlotte and Justin exchanged glances.
Then, Charlotte carefully considered and felt that the voice indeed sounded familiar.
"It’s Raina Richard..."
The voice from the handset continued, confirming the guess in Charlotte’s mind.
The last time Charlotte met with Raina Richard, she had given her contact information to Raina.
Charlotte knew that since she had pointed out what Raina feared the most, it was inevitable that Raina would call her.
And now, she waited.
"This is Charlotte," Charlotte answered seriously.
Just as Charlotte thought Raina might be seeking her help, Raina’s voice was full of trembling: "I’m sorry... I’m sorry..."
While speaking, Raina’s emotions became more and more agitated, even to the point where Charlotte could hear her sobbing and having difficulty breathing.
"Raina, don’t panic, take your time, I’m listening, you can tell me whatever you want," Charlotte comforted her patiently, though unclear why Raina was suddenly apologizing.
But Raina’s next words struck Charlotte like a bolt from the blue.
"I didn’t mean to tell Benjamin Carter about the children... but if I didn’t tell him, he would have killed me. He wants money, he wants to get his hands on the children... I really had no choice..."
As she spoke, Raina was still gasping heavily, making her voice somewhat indistinct, but Charlotte, who was focused intently, still listened carefully.
"What did you say Benjamin Carter wants to do!" Charlotte knew who Benjamin Carter was, and her voice, normally calm, was now filled with urgency.
After a fit of gut-wrenching coughing, Raina’s voice continued.
"I don’t know why, but Benjamin Carter was released. I wanted to leave with him, but he gambled again and demanded money from me. I really have no money, he just kept beating me, and I had to tell him about the children..."
What Raina now regretted the most was this incident.
She knew all too well what kind of person Benjamin Carter was.
To get what he wants, he will stop at nothing.