I turned abruptly, about to question further, when Jack strode over with an unfriendly expression. "Charlotte."I nodded. "Jack."As soon as Bob saw him, his expression changed instantly. He stammered, "Mr. Renolds, what are you doing here?"Clearly, he was very afraid of Jack.Jack glanced at me, confirming that I was alright, then fixed his gaze on Bob. "Have you forgotten what I told you so soon?""I wouldn't dare!" Bob vehemently denied, forcing a fawning and cautious smile. "I—I'm just here to see my wife. This girl just happened to come by."Seeing how scared Bob was of Jack, I took the opportunity to press on. "What you just said, what was that all about? You keep bringing it up. Don't tell me it was just idle talk."Jack had also heard that comment.Bob shrank back, avoiding my aunt's gaze. Gritting his teeth, he began, "I was just...""You'd better tell the truth." Jack smiled slightly, interrupting gent.y, "When we were young, I saw how her parents treated her like a
I didn't think much of it and smiled. "We left a while ago. I've even taken a shower after getting home.""That's good.""Bob... Uncle Bob didn't cause any more trouble for you, did he?"Before Jack and I left, he had warned Bob.Bob kept nodding, practically bowing.My aunt nodded. "Don’t worry. He's already signed the divorce agreement and just left."I was somewhat surprised. "He signed it so quickly?"It seemed that Bob was indeed terrified of Jack.He had insisted earlier that he would claim a share of my assets.My aunt also breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, you should really thank Mr. Renolds. He's a good person.""Alright, I'll find a chance to thank him."With my aunt's divorce resolved, it alleviated a major concern of mine.From now on, I would only need to care for my aunt, without dealing with that old scoundrel.The Charlotte Jewelry, a newly established brand, naturally didn’t have many customers.But that didn't stop me from being extremely busy.It took n
Megan, who wasn’t backing down, left Jane and me wide-eyed.When I realized what was happening, I quickly pulled Megan behind me, fearing that Mrs. Shaw might involve her."Come at me if you have any issues.""Charlotte!" Megan, undeterred, faced Mrs. Shaw and said, "Didn't you say you didn't want this dress? Let Bethany come out and stop trying it on.""What!" Mrs. Shaw sneered repeatedly, showing extreme contempt. "You're making me laugh. You're just a small employee. Does your boss agree with what you're saying? Do you know how much this dress costs...""I can buy it!" Megan puffed out her cheeks and declared this with an air of authority.I pretended not to hear her bragging.Mrs. Shaw, infuriated, turned pale with rage. "Charlotte, is this also your intention?""If you don't like it, that's fine," I said with a faint smile.Mrs. Shaw gritted her teeth and glared at Megan. "Are you sure you can afford it? This dress costs over 1 million dollars!""It’s only a million doll
"Mom... Why... I'm the customer here!""Behave yourself!"Mrs. Shaw, swallowing her anger, handed the phone back to Frank and turned to me with a forced smile. "Ms. Wilson, as the designer of the dress, please make sure to attend the engagement party next week. If there are any issues with the dress, it will be easier to resolve them if you're present.""Safe travels. I won’t be seeing you out."I made a gesture to indicate that they could leave. "Please transfer the final payment to the account from last time. Thank you."After the farce, it was already nearing seven o'clock.I suggested treating them to pizza.Just as we reached the underground car park, Jane received a call about a drinking party and decided to abandon me.So it was just Frank, Megan, and me.Frank raised his chin a little. "Get in my car. I'll drop you and Megan off at work tomorrow.""Alright."As I walked over to open the rear door, Megan pushed me into the front seat, "Charlotte, sit in the front. It'
I instinctively took a step back. "Frank..."He glanced at me, suppressing his emotions, and said curtly, "Leave."He then squatted down and began picking up the shards of the broken piggy bank, carefully.I felt quite sorry and quickly crouched down to help him, "I'm sorry, I..."He didn't even look up and repeated coldly, "I said leave.""Charlotte, let's go..."Megan grabbed my hand and led me out, gently closing the door behind us before explaining, "That piggy bank was his most treasured possession. He took it everywhere and never let anyone touch it.""He..." I felt some guilt and wanted to make amends. "Do you know where I can buy a replacement for that piggy bank? I'll get him a new one.""It can't be bought."Megan shook her head helplessly, "That piggy bank was a gift made by a ceramic artist that Lily begged Madam Shaw to invite for my brother's birthday. It was made just for him. The rabbit on it represents Lily herself. She wanted to accompany my brother every day
As I invited him in and changed my shoes, I couldn't help but ask, "Were you able to find something about my background?"He paused for a moment, then smiled lightly. "How did you guess so quickly?""How did it go?"I was eager to know. Although my parents had passed away many years ago, it was very important to me to know whether I was truly their child.He walked over to the sofa, handed me a file, and said helplessly, "Indeed, Bob was talking nonsense. Don't dwell on this anymore. It would make your parents sad if they knew."Hearing this, I felt my heart settle and began to flip through the file. It contained my birth certificate, various medical records from childhood, blood type, date of birth... Everything matched up.With each thing I checked, my heart felt more at ease.I was completely reassured. I was indeed my parents' child, and their affection for me was never false."Thank you so much, Jack!"I looked at Jack with gratitude. "Have you eaten? There are still
I had to admit, it was quite heartbreaking.When Ryan and I got married, there was no engagement party. Even the wedding was handled entirely by Grandpa. He only reluctantly made an appearance. It wasn't grand at all because he said he didn't want it to be public. The wedding was attended only by the Frost family and close friends, making it as simple as a dinner party.From our marriage to divorce, outsiders only knew that he pampered his wife, but few knew who his wife actually was. I repressed my emotions, shifted my gaze, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw Ryan striding in with a custom-made tailcoat, his expression cold and detached. On his arm was Bethany, wearing a dress I had designed myself. They looked like a golden couple, their attire shimmering and radiant. Their appearance drew many guests' attention.Several people tried to approach and ingratiate themselves.However, Bethany walked towards me, embodying the demeanor of the hostess. "Ms. Wilson, I invited you
This problem shouldn't have occurred.When I sewed the dress, the stitches were even and dense, and the dress was made to perfectly fit her body. Even if the strap broke, it should have stayed temporarily at the chest level and not fallen immediately. Unless, of course, the zipper at the back also broke at the same time.But that was impossible.The fabric and zipper suppliers were both the same as the ones used during my time at the Frost Group, and their quality was absolutely reliable.Regardless, this was a dress I had personally made.I grabbed my coat, stood up, and ran onto the stage. Just as I was about to help her put on the dress, she slapped me across the face in a fit of rage!"Are you doing this on purpose? Are you trying to embarrass me today!!"I instinctively covered my stinging face and, without hesitation, slapped her back. "Bethany, I'm not insane enough to ruin my own work!"Bethany's eyes widened in fury, and she was about to lunge at me again when Ryan, wh
Knock knock—There was a knock at the door.Zachary stood up to open it.Raymond handed him a chicken pizza.He sensed that the atmosphere wasn’t quite right and, gathering some courage, she asked, "Sir, you didn’t have anything for dinner. Should I have the hotel bring something over?"Zachary nodded and mentioned a few dishes.Raymond agreed and went to instruct the hotel.He happened to run into Ross on his way back and they chatted."I have no idea what Miss Greenwood might want. Mr. Collins doesn’t even know what he likes to eat himself, but he remembers what she likes."Ross, eating a sandwich, said, "Doesn’t Mr. Collins like roast chicken?"He remembered that when Miss Greenwood brought food to the Mr. Collins’s house last time, she had mentioned it.Raymond shot him a look. "You’re a blockhead. That’s what Miss Greenwood likes. Now, the things that Mr. Collins like are because they’re what Miss Greenwood likes."Ross blinked. "Oh."Raymond was rendered speechless.
Jane said, "This is not something you should be doing.""I caused the injury, so I should be the one to handle it.""I'll do it myself!"Zachary held her hands, "You can't see the injury, you have long nails as well. What if you hurt yourself again? I think I should apply the medicine."Jane felt helpless."Zachary, I’ll just ask you one thing, can you understand what I’m saying?""I’ve already ordered pizza. It’ll be delivered soon."‘As expected, he doesn’t understand what I said,’ thought Jane.Jane was no match for Zachary in terms of strength or words, so she ended up crying.Zachary stopped.Jane immediately broke free from his hands and sat on the other side of the bed."Do you only feel happy when you see me in pain?"Zachary pursed his lips. "No.""Then why do you insist on forcing me to do things I don't want to do? I’m a person, not some item that you can do whatever you want to.""Is that how you see me?" Zachary looked at her, his eyes darkened slightly. "I l
"I was just handling some matters, but I can't tell you. Please understand."Jane seemed to believe him and nodded. "I see."Raymond also nodded. "That's right."Jane smiled. "You were handling matters, but what about the others?""They also have their own matters to deal with.""So..." Jane’s gaze suddenly became sharp. "You all went off to work, but there's no one guarding the hotel entrance? Aren’t you worried that while he’s in bed with me, his enemies might come and kill him? After all, the bed is when a man is most vulnerable. You’re a man, so you should understand that, right?"For a moment, Raymond seemed distracted, as if he had seen his Mr. Collins casually asking him what mistake he had made.Then, with a cold tone, he would be sent off to Afrealia, just like Roy.The more you say, the more mistakes you make. He stopped explaining and simply said."Miss Greenwood, it’s not safe outside. You should stay in the hotel and wait for Mr. Collins."Jane didn’t believe the
He placed the pillow behind her waist and asked gently, "What do you want to eat? I’ll have someone prepare it."Jane glared at him and said, "Get out!"Zachary took her hand and said, "There’s a banquet tomorrow. Come with me."Jane pulled her hand back and replied coldly, "You’re really sick.""Yes, and you’re the reason I”m sick."Jane raised her hand, intending to hit him. "Get out!"Zachary grabbed her wrist and smiled.Jane felt that he was seriously ill and decided it was better to just leave.But as soon as she lifted the blanket, a cold wind blew, and she quickly pulled it back up."Turn around!"Her teeth were clenched in anger, wishing she could bite him.Zachary's gaze slid over her body. "What are you hiding?""I..."Jane covered his mouth. "Don’t be such a pervert."Zachary held her hand. "The banquet tomorrow has to do with the purpose of your trip. Are you really not going?""How do you know what I came here for?"Zachary didn’t answer, just looked at he
Annie saw the red marks on his neck as he moved.There was also a bite mark on his Adam's apple.Both marks told her of the wildness he had shared with Jane just moments ago.The thing she feared most had happened."And not even a day apart," Zachary said again, his voice was cold enough to send shivers down one’s spine.Annie met his sharp gaze, instinctively taking a step back.But then she felt it was wrong and moved forward to stand in front of him."What are you saying? I don’t understand," she said, reaching out to grab his arm.Zachary turned sideways to avoid her, and Ross immediately restrained Annie, kicking her in the knee and forcing her to kneel on the ground."Zachary!"Annie had never been so humiliated before.Since childhood, everyone had always revolved around her.She was given everything she wanted.Without speaking, people would rush to her, handing her things that were close to her heart.Zachary was no different, he had been delivered to her by her
"I had wanted to repay you before, but you refused. Turns out, you were saving it for such a situation. Zachary, is it fun to fool me around?"Zachary lifted his head, and his dark eyes were filled with deep desire.He had been restraining himself, and the veins on his arm were bulging.But this time, he wanted to ask her for a favor."Am I really so unworthy in your eyes?"It wasn’t that he was completely unacceptable, but after all, he had previously forced her against her will."You can’t have lost contact with your subordinates.""Nelana isn’t my turf. There are people here who don’t want me here."As for his business matters, Jane didn’t want to know or analyze anything.She simply said, "Anyway, I’m not suited to help you solve the current problem. If you want, you can get some cold water, and I’ll go buy some medicine for you."The corners of Zachary’s eyes drooped slightly, and he looked almost pitiful."Is it really that hard to help me?"Jane nodded. "I think we’r
Before Jane finished speaking, she watched as Zachary slowly stood up on his own.But then he suddenly leaned towards her.She quickly held him up.Zachary rested his head on her shoulder, his breath hot and heavy against her neck, so hot it felt alarming."Wait, weren't the people around you supposed to be sticking with you at all times? How did you end up like this, all alone?"She heard the man's voice, weak and faint."Take me back to the hotel..."Jane was really at her wit's end.He didn't even tell her the name of the hotel. How was she supposed to know where to take him?In the end, with no other choice, she reached into his pocket to find his phone.She searched both side pockets of his pants, but there was no phone.He was only wearing a white shirt, no coat.That meant his phone wasn't on him.No wonder he hadn't contacted his subordinates.But that didn't make sense either—his subordinates were supposed to be with him at all times.Before she could figure it
"People are really into these things now. I often see them on live streams," said Jane.Dominic poured her a cup of barley tea. "The houses people want aren’t just any ordinary houses."Jane knew buying a house wasn't easy. It had taken her some time to secure her little place.If it weren't for Charlotte helping her out, she probably wouldn't have gotten it so quickly."Don’t worry. If I like what I see this time, when I go back and combine it with our brand, we'll promote it. You’ll be able to make money and buy a house.""That sounds good. I know how influential your brand is."The two of them chatted happily in the private room.In the room next door, however, the atmosphere was cold and tense.Annie, seemingly unaware, picked up some food for Zachary and even peeled an apple for him."I grew up in Nelana. I have lung issues, so I’m not really suited to Jeswood’s weather.""This restaurant has been around for almost 100 years. It’s a Nelana specialty. Try this, the apples
At the hospital.After confirming that everything was fine, Zachary immediately went to the airport.Frank glanced at the time. "Leaving overnight?"Zachary nodded, a look of exhaustion between his brows.Frank took Charlotte and left the hospital with him, only to see two cars.He asked, "Is Annie going with you?"Zachary nodded again.Frank was confused. "What kind of game is this?""Let's go."Zachary didn't answer, opened the car door, and bent down to sit inside.After the two cars drove off, Charlotte asked, "Last night, did you interfere too much?"Frank touched his chin. "I shouldn't have...""Shouldn't have what?""Can't I tell who he likes?"The two of them went home to pack and then went to their respective companies.Charlotte noticed that Jane's dark circles under her eyes couldn't even be covered by foundation. She asked, "Did you go clubbing last night?"Jane shook her head. "I couldn't sleep, maybe the jet lag still hasn't passed."Charlotte immediately