Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Bad reputation - a sly temptress!
Sophie Allen furrowed her brows.
Confusion climbed onto her pretty face.
His name was indeed Justin Battleson.
But hadn’t he told her his name was Justin?
As she was deep in thought, her phone suddenly rang with a call from an unknown number.
"Hello," Sophie answered.
The affectionate voice of Mrs. Jasmine Clarkson came through: "Charlotte, it’s me! I just found out that your foster mother is unwell and in hospital. You never mentioned it, I’ve already sent people to arrange a caregiver. We will ensure your mother is well taken care of."
Sophie was taken aback by surprise.
When she recovered, she hurriedly declined: "Mrs. Clarkson, there’s really no need. I appreciate your kindness. I’ve already paid for Aunt Watson’s medical bills, there’s really no need to trouble yourself."
There was no emotional attachment between her and Ryan Battleson and they had agreed to divorce, therefore she didn’t want to owe Mrs. Clarkson any favors.
"We are family, how could you call this trouble? From now on, all matters regarding your Aunt Mei will be handled by us at Stardust Garden." Mrs. Jasmine Clarkson thumped her chest sincerely.
Sophie bit her lips, facing an immense dilemma.
She had promised Justin to keep the contract a secret, especially from Mrs. Clarkson, but under these circumstances...
"Alright, alright, don’t be so polite! Justin is back home, I have something to discuss with him, gotta hang up now." Saying this, Mrs. Clarkson ended the call immediately.
"Beep.. beep.."
The call ended.
Sophie moved her feet, not knowing how to decline Mrs. Clarkson’s offer.
Suddenly, her eyes widened.
Did Mrs. Clarkson just say... Justin is back?
Justin, that’s Ryan Battleson, right?
Ryan Battleson has been discharged from the hospital?
She needs to go back to Stardust Garden and discuss the divorce with Ryan Battleson as soon as possible.
...
In the tea room.
Mrs. Clarkson sat on the rattan chair on the terrace, leisurely sipping her tea, staring at the bright moon in the sky, but her expression was anything but content.
After knocking, Justin Battleson walked in, gently called out: "Grandma."
"Hmmm," Mrs. Clarkson’s smile was not as affectionate as usual, she made an annoyed sound instead.
"Grandma, why are you suddenly mad?" Justin moved behind her, massaging her shoulders.
She adored her eldest grandson, who she raised single-handedly, which was why her mood was so bad today.
"Evelyn Curtis, tolerating her is one thing, but don’t let this kind of person stay close to you." Mrs. Clarkson said displeased.
She purposefully said "don’t let this kind of person stay close to you" because Litchlodge had a special significance to Justin as it was his parents’ marital home and where he grew up.
If Justin didn’t stay here, he would be living at Litchlodge.
But letting Evelyn Curtis stay in Litchlodge was a signal of Justin’s intentions.
"Do you dislike Evelyn Curtis because of Sophie?" Justin Battleson inquired.
"Of course not, do you think I would be prejudiced?" Mrs. Clarkson sighed said: "I’ve had people investigate in Cornelia, Evelyn Curtis has a poor reputation there, it’s more on the bad side."
"In clear terms, she’s a flirtatious woman!"
"She worked her way up to be the floor manager in a resort hotel by seducing the manager there."
She didn’t let Justin interrupt her and continued: "I can’t stand having a woman with such reputation by your side, with Charlotte I am at ease."
"Charlotte’s foster mother is seriously ill, I have just learnt about it. I have arranged for a caregiver. Her mother is in Comet Hospital, which is Oliver Hudson’s territory, he is your brother, you should inform him."
"Also, Charlotte is your wife after all, you should visit her foster mother."