Chapter 859: Chapter 859

Jordan Thompson had prepared dinner by the time he arrived, and after everyone finished eating, he took the children back to the playroom.

Charlotte Thompson also returned to her room and briefly dealt with the messages in her inbox.

A while later, she heard the sound of a car driving in downstairs; knowing it was Justin Battleson returning, she went downstairs, arriving just as he opened the door.

Charlotte originally intended to reach out and take Justin’s coat from him, but Justin stepped back, avoiding her gesture.

Charlotte was momentarily stunned.

Seeing her reaction, Justin quickly explained, "I attended a social event this evening and had a bit to drink. I’m carrying the scent of alcohol, which is rather unpleasant. I don’t want it to get on you. I’ll go take a bath first."

Justin knew that Charlotte always disliked the smell of smoke and alcohol.

Charlotte nodded, but Justin’s expression appeared a bit aggrieved.

His own wife had personally come downstairs to greet him, yet not to mention a kiss, not even a hug was acceptable.

Thinking to himself, Justin decided to attend such social events less in the future if possible.

"Wait for me, sweetheart. I’ll be out clean in no time," Justin said, his lips curving into a gentle smile.

Though it was a plain statement, it somehow sounded strange when it came from Justin, Charlotte thought.

Putting those odd thoughts out of her mind, Charlotte, on her way back to her room, received a call from Jack Bryant.

"What’s the matter?" Charlotte answered.

"Emily Allen has gone to the hospital." Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs noveⅼfire.net

Since picking up the children from kindergarten, Charlotte had instructed Jack to keep an eye on the Allen family and Ryan Richard. She hadn’t expected to receive news this very evening.

"What is she doing at the hospital?" Charlotte asked, puzzled, pausing in the act of opening her door.

"Emily Allen is wrapped up very tightly. She’s still at the hospital. I’ve already sent people to investigate," Jack replied truthfully.

Charlotte thought that Ryan and Emily should be living together by now.

"Not long after Ryan Richard returned home with Emily Allen, he left by himself," Jack informed her.

"Continue watching them," Charlotte said slowly.

The relationship between Ryan Richard and Emily Allen had likely reached a freezing point by now, but it still wasn’t enough for Charlotte.

She wouldn’t mind adding a bit more frost to their snow.

Just as Charlotte hung up the phone, an arm encircled her waist from behind, and she was pulled into a warm embrace.

"Who were you on the phone with? Jack Bryant?"

Perhaps because he had just finished bathing, Justin’s body carried a hint of mist, and the scent of his shower gel slowly made its way to Charlotte’s nose—it was her favorite fragrance.

Leaning into Justin’s embrace, Charlotte nodded her head, "I asked Jack to keep an eye on the Allen family."

Hearing this, a glint flashed in the depths of Justin’s eyes, "I’ve already deployed people to deal with the Allen family."

Justin too had heard about today’s events, and so he had long harbored the desire to wipe out the people from the Allen family.

Hearing this, Charlotte, somewhat panicked, grabbed Justin’s wrist, "Don’t!"

Clearly, Charlotte disagreed with Justin’s approach, which caused his brows to furrow in displeasure, "Charlotte."

At that moment, Charlotte felt a sense of helplessness. She had finally wanted to deal with the Allen family herself, yet the Thompson Family and Justin were already planning to take action.

"That’s not what I want, Justin. I want to handle this matter personally," Charlotte said, turning around in Justin’s embrace, her tone gentle.

"Charlotte, dealing with such people is simply sullying your hands."

Seeing that Charlotte wasn’t against the idea, Justin’s tone softened slightly.