Chapter 390

Dylan turned to glance at Charles, whom he had deliberately shielded behind him as inconspicuous as he could to keep him out of Scott's sight. Charles had been silent before this, not because he did not have anything to say, but because there was no opportunity for him to get a word in, especially when they all started speaking as though he was not there. He finally managed to get a word in when Scott mentioned calling the lawyers. Charles slipped out from behind Dylan and walked over to Naomi's side. Then, his gaze landed on Scott's face as he said solemnly, "I've already called my lawyer. There's no need to call another one." The smile had disappeared from Charles' face, but at the same time, there was no hint of hostility in his tone. He was saying this as calm and composed as though he was reporting the weather. Scott stared back at him in silence. All the noise seemed to have disappeared the moment Charles opened his mouth. It was as though the four of them were in a wor