Chapter 1181: Chapter 1181: Grandfather Arrives
"Charlotte, are you busy? Am I disturbing you?"
I didn’t know what Henry Thompson was doing on the other end of the phone; not only his words but also some faint noise came through the receiver.
Justin Battleson had gone to the company early for a morning meeting, while Charlotte Thompson planned to visit Zara Ward’s Melissa Tanner Studio to check on her and Elijah Walker’s progress.
When Henry Thompson called, Charlotte was just about to head to the garage.
"No, I’m not busy right now. Big brother, is there something you need?"
Charlotte hooked her key ring on her index finger and took out a Bluetooth earpiece from her bag.
"I saw the news about what happened over there, how are you and the kids, were you hurt?"
Although all the Thompson family members were now in Ashton, they were all still very concerned about the situation with Charlotte.
Such a big incident definitely couldn’t be concealed from the Thompson family.
Due to the time difference, it was only this morning that Henry saw the news, so he immediately called Charlotte.
Hearing the anxiety in Henry’s tone, Charlotte paused from opening the car door.
In fact, Charlotte had reasons not to tell the Thompson family about it, after all, it involved Jack Thompson and Chad Thompson, and it should technically be the Ross Family’s affair.
But since she and the children were all safe, Charlotte didn’t initially want to inform the distant Thompson family, to avoid causing them worry.
"Big brother, you saw the news..."
Although Justin Battleson and the Ross Family had already tried to suppress the news, there was no guarantee that nobody else would find out.
"With such a big issue, why didn’t you tell the family? You have no idea how worried we were."
It was rare for Henry to speak to Charlotte with a hint of reproach in his tone.
"I’m sorry big brother... I just didn’t want to worry you, that’s why I didn’t tell you."
And the matter involving Raina Richard, like a heavy stone, constantly weighed down on Charlotte’s heart, keeping her mood far from light, hence she hadn’t immediately contacted the Thompson family.
"But the incident was so abrupt, I completely didn’t anticipate it, it was my oversight," Charlotte quickly apologized.
Henry’s voice softened a bit, also carrying a hint of helplessness: "When you asked me to investigate that woman named Raina Richard’s background, I should have just dealt with the situation thoroughly for you."
Mentioning Raina Richard’s name, a wave of sadness and guilt surged in Charlotte’s heart, but she kept her voice tight, not wanting Henry to notice anything.
"By the way, big brother, do you know about this incident, or..."
Charlotte hesitated, obviously guessing something herself.
Indeed, Henry responded: "Do you think grandfather wouldn’t know about it?"
Charlotte was dumbfounded.
"Charlotte, I called you today to tell you something too."
Henry’s voice paused for a while, Charlotte listened quietly to what he was about to say, but the next second an old and serious voice came from the phone:
"Charlotte."
Charlotte’s pupils contracted, and her voice became tense: "Grandfather..."
Indeed, the one now speaking to Charlotte was Jason Thompson, the patriarch of the Thompson family.
"Charlotte, I will be in Druarus in thirty minutes."