Chapter 365 The Target was Chloe
At 5:15 PM, in Donovan's car, Charles asked, "Donovan, you're driving me home? What's up?"
"I want to throw a party for Francis. You in?" Donovan asked.
"Your son is like my son. I wouldn't miss it," Charles replied.
Donovan chuckled. "The main reason is to let everyone know I have a son now."
"But..." Charles started, "Chloe isn't here."
Donovan cut him off, "It's at Whispering Pines Inn. What do you think?"
Charles sensed Donovan had another motive but knew he couldn't change his mind. "When?"
"This Saturday."
"Alright. I'll be there."
The car turned onto a narrow road, and the driver suddenly braked, stopping by the roadside.
"Mr. Blake, sorry! The car in front stopped suddenly," the driver apologized.
The road was narrow, with only one lane. The driver honked, trying to get the car in front to move.
A girl got out of the car in front, made an apologetic gesture, and ran over to speak to the driver.
The driver rolled down the window. "What's going on? Blocking the road like this is unacceptable," he snapped.
"Sorry, my car broke down. I need to call for help. Could you take a different route? I know it's not ideal, but I'm in a bind," she said softly.
"Mr. Blake, what do you think?" the driver asked.
"Back up. Exit through the mall and take a detour," Donovan instructed.
"Alright," the driver said.
"Thank you," the girl said sweetly to Donovan, her bright smile and sparkling eyes full of gratitude. She quickly ran back to her car.
The driver reversed a few times, entered the mall's parking lot, and took another route.
"Donovan, don't you think that girl looked a bit like someone?" Charles asked.
"Like who?" Donovan said, leaning back and closing his eyes.
Thinking about how Donovan had cut him off earlier, Charles said, "Oh, no one."
Charles figured Donovan must have been really hurt, not even wanting to mention Chloe's name. But that girl did resemble Chloe a bit. She had a similar height, though her features weren't as refined, and her skin wasn't as fair. Still, she had that youthful vibe that reminded him of Chloe.
Charles thought Donovan must have noticed the similarities too, but in reality, Donovan hadn't. He was so familiar with Chloe that any slight difference made him think they weren't alike. From what Charles said, he thought the girl looked a lot like Chloe, but in Donovan's eyes, apart from age and gender, they had nothing in common.
"Oh, right. Who's coming to the party? Tell me," Charles said.
"You make a list of the company attendees. I'll handle the rest," Donovan replied.
"Okay." Charles nodded. "What about Sofia?"
"If you think she should be invited, then invite her," Donovan said.
Charles thought, 'I didn't say she should be invited, but Donovan's meaning is clear—invite her. It seemi Donovan's real purpose for the party is indeed related to Chloe. He wants Sofia to tell Chloe, who is far away in Verdania, everything that is happening in Maple Valley.'
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