“Jo.” Charles put down his fork and looked at Josie. “It seems that your invitation today was for more than just a meal.”

Josie apologized, “I know it’s against the rules, but I had to come to you for help with a family matter. I realize I may have overstepped my bounds.”

Charles stopped eating. He cleaned his hands with a napkin.

Laura explained at the right moment, “Summer is currently not accepted by the Olsen family, and her life is extremely difficult. With Arnold missing, she naturally has no place in the Carter family. Logically speaking, if Arnold is gone, she should be the first inheritor. But now, she can’t get anything.”

Josie said, “I want to help her.”

Finally, Charles understood. He looked out at the river view and said, “Jo, you’re helping the person who once tried to kill you.”

“All of that is in the past.”

“All right, speak up. If there’s anything I can help with, let me know. But remember, I won’t be involved in anything that breaks the rules,” Charles said.

“Actually, it’s not that complicated. I want Summer to meet Edward, who is Arnold’s father, currently imprisoned. As long as she could meet him, Summer’s standing in the Carter family should improve.”

As she spoke those words, Josie was filled with fear and trepidation.

then immediately refused by saying, “That’s impossible. Do you even know

visit, a

figure in Wavery. Jo, does Dexter know about

Charles harbored deep concerns.

those words. “He is

Summer, Arnold has nothing to

had merely disappeared.

told her that the news of Arnold’s reappearance as Robyn had not yet reached Charles. Therefore, she could say, “Mr. Zimmerman, I know you’ve been upset these past two years because you couldn’t find Arnold. But what if we use Summer as bait? He might just

pursed her lips, listening to Josie’s gentle

birds with one stone.

managed a smile at Charles. “Before Grandpa passed away, he told me that I could

his tongue when he

when Josie revealed his

making a compromise. “I’ll have someone handle it, but everything must be done

into a smile. “You’re the

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