Before Charlotte had a chance to explain, she received a ton of messages from Elizabeth."Lottie, did you guys progress so quickly?""Mr. Romero wasn't really secretly in love with you for years, and now he's finally gotten his wish to marry, right?""Hahaha, if you're at this point at Mr. Romero's house, wouldn't Marcus be furious?""Marcus was at the door, were you planning to stay overnight at Mr. Romero's house tonight? Oh, sorry, I should say your house, you're married, joint property of husband and wife!""Lottie, you really nailed it this time! I'm impressed! Seriously impressed! Leandro is indeed a catch, don't hesitate, you guys got your marriage license, it's legal!""But for now, let's not cause any fatalities, remember to use protection. I won't disturb you guys anymore, okay!"Charlotte saw the message from Elizabeth, her hand trembled, and the phone slipped directly onto the bed, bounced, and with a "clatter", it fell to the ground.Meanwhile, the sound of a door opening
This sudden turn of events plunged the atmosphere into an unprecedented awkwardness. Charlotte, who had seen all sorts of situations in her life, had truly never seen anything like this before!Her face flushed, she propped herself up from the bed and sat back down, "Mr. Romero, I'm sorry, I didn't sit properly."Leandro looked at him thoughtfully, a rare glimpse of his master's mood visible in his unfathomable dark eyes, "Does Ms. Bernard need to take a bath before we talk?"It was already summer in Aelmere in June, and Charlotte, due to her injured leg, wore skirts every day.Today was no exception for her, she was wearing a chiffon dress, which was soft and skin-friendly, very comfortable.The chiffon fabric stained with red wine was not so comfortable. The chiffon at the chest was tightly attached, revealing a section of the bra underneath, exuding a subtle sensuality.Charlotte's face turned even redder, "Sorry, I, I need to take a shower first.""There were your clothes in the c
"Sophistry?""..."Charlotte hadn't expected to blurt out like this: "No, what I mean is, please let me explain.""Alright, make your excuses then.""..."Tired, let it be destroyed!No one spoke, and the atmosphere was extremely awkward.Charlotte bit her lip, "My friend tends to talk nonsense, please don't take it to heart. She just likes to daydream.""Perhaps I've embarrassed myself enough for tonight," Charlotte regained some composure, "I understand why you agreed to my unreasonable request of 'marriage'. You need a wife too, don't you?"After Charlotte finished speaking, she carefully watched Leandro, fearing that he would say no.Leandro gave a slight nod, signaling her to continue."I just happened to need a 'husband' too, just like in situations like tonight, you are still quite - useful.""Use?"Leandro suddenly looked up at her, his tone slow and somewhat carelessly casual.Charlotte was suddenly at a loss, inexplicably thinking of Elizabeth's news. It took her two seconds
The night at midnight was particularly quiet, the car outside the villa hadn't left yet, and it sat there like a big dog that had been abandoned.Marcus watched as the last light in the villa went out. His hand, holding a cigarette, trembled slightly. A wave of bitterness surged in his heart, leaving a bitter taste in his mouth.He knew that Charlotte would not be coming out of that villa again tonight.She married Leandro and they lived together legally and rightfully.And he, waiting outside this villa, couldn't find any solution to the problem.Perhaps by tomorrow morning, he would have seen them lovingly coming out together from the villa.Marcus didn't know how he drove back. Along the way, he was like a puppet without thoughts, just driving back to the Gallagher's house by instinct.At this point in time, the Gallagher family should have been fast asleep.But tonight, the Gallagher's house was all lit up.Marcus drove the car into the garage, and as soon as he walked up to the s
When Charlotte woke up, she realized that she had surprisingly slept through the night without any sleep. Subconsciously, she reached out and touched the bed beside her.Fortunately, there was no one.She breathed a sigh of relief, quickly got up from the bed, and picked up her phone to check the time.It wasn't early, nor was it late, it was already eight o'clock.Charlotte sat on the bed for a while before she went in to wash up.She noticed it last night when she was taking a bath, Leandro had everything well-prepared. Her clothes, toiletries, and even cosmetics and skincare products were all readily available.Just after freshening up, Charlotte received a warm greeting from Elizabeth early in the morning."Lottie, good morning! Are you still not awake?""You have to go for a follow-up today! If you don't reply to my message in ten minutes, I'll have to interrupt your morning exercise!"Charlotte's face was all red, wondering where on earth Elizabeth had learned these words.Afrai
Charlotte stiffened, standing there as Leandro pulled her hand down, then bent over to lift her up.Losing her balance, Charlotte quickly reached out and hooked her hand around the other person's neck.The crisp woody scent almost enveloped her, and Charlotte couldn't help but move her fingers that were wrapped around Leandro's neck.She had only met him a few times, yet she touched his Adam's apple yesterday and his lips today!Even after finishing breakfast and being carried by Leandro to the car, Charlotte still felt that her right middle and ring fingers were hot.She lowered her head, looking at the middle and ring fingers of her right hand, then glanced at Leandro beside her. Her red lips moved slightly, wanting to explain something, yet she didn't know how to start.Said she didn't do it on purpose?Ah, never mind, let's just assume she did it on purpose.Charlotte also didn't expect that, besides being good at playing the piano, her hands were quite adept at taking advantage o
Charlotte had her number up early, and by the time she arrived, it was already half past nine. The CT scan was quick, and since it was so early, there weren't many people.Leandro had taken a number and was pushing her wheelchair over, with only two people ahead of them.Charlotte, recalling Leandro mentioning he had a meeting, took the initiative to speak: "Mr. Romero, you should go back to the office. My dad will come to the hospital to pick me up soon. I'll go home after I finish the check-up.""Return to which home?"Leandro received a call, glanced at the caller ID on his cell phone, but didn't answer immediately.Charlotte looked embarrassed, "My home.""Oh."His face noticeably cooled, "Call me if you need anything."Saying this, Leandro answered the phone, and as soon as he did, his entire aura changed."That..."Charlotte had just opened her mouth when the other person turned and walked away. The words "move there next week" were stuck on the tip of her tongue.Why does it fe
The elevator quickly reached the first floor, and Charlotte found a quiet corner, planning to wait there for her family's driver to come pick her up.Marcus had been persistently following her, and upon reaching the corner, his eyes lit up with evident hope, "Lottie."Marcus was supporting Charlotte's wheelchair, intending to squat down to talk to her, but Charlotte directly knocked the CT report in her hand onto his: "Don't touch me!"The report was thin and even though it was rolled up and didn't hurt when hit, the disdain in Charlotte's eyes was so obvious.Marcus only felt as if a heavy hammer had struck his heart, his throat filled with bitterness.He took a step back, careful not to touch her wheelchair, before squatting down in front of her, "Lottie, can you look at me?"Charlotte cast her gaze upon his face. For some reason, the face she once adored now seemed to evoke no feelings in her.If I had to say, it would probably be that there was still some sighing.Sighing over the
When Charlotte was wheeled in by Leandro, there was a clear surprise among the people in the box.The manager of the Brand Department of the Splendid Group was even more confused. Wasn't tonight's dinner supposed to finalize the spokesperson for next year?Of course, despite their lack of understanding, they didn't dare to ask any further about what was going on.Jayden, having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, immediately understood why Leandro had suddenly invited them to this meal today.Neither a day earlier nor a day later would do, it had to be today.Jayden thought about Charlotte and Dangelo trending, feeling waves of fear afterward, and pondered that he would have to find an opportunity to express his stance again later.He nudged Dangelo with his elbow. Dangelo raised his eyebrows, glanced at Charlotte, and then his gaze swept over Leandro.Leandro's attention was all on Charlotte. After someone else pulled out a chair, Leandro led Charlotte to her seat.
Leandro's car was parked right at the entrance of the villa, the driver had been waiting by the car for a while.Seeing Leandro carrying Charlotte out, the driver opened the back seat door without batting an eye.Charlotte had just sat down when Orion had already come out pushing her wheelchair.The driver stowed the wheelchair in the back seat and quickly returned to the driver's seat, waiting for a signal from Leandro.The car door closed, and the woody scent from the man beside me became increasingly distinct."Drove."The car slowly started moving. Charlotte turned her head to look out the window, and after a while, she finally withdrew her gaze.Originally wanted to ask Leandro who he was dining with, but unexpectedly, the man beside him had already closed his eyes to rest.Alright, then I won't ask anymore.Not long after the car left the villa, it ran into a traffic jam. Charlotte didn't have time to react to the sudden brake. Seeing her forehead about to hit the chair in front
Charlotte took a nap and when she woke up, it was already past four in the afternoon, almost five.She thought of Leandro's suggestion to have dinner together that night before she went to sleep. Although she didn't know what Leandro had planned, the event today indeed had some impact on him.Charlotte looked down at her legs, they were in such a state, that surely Leandro couldn't expect her to accompany him to the business banquet tonight.If it wasn't a banquet, then it could only be a dinner party.Charlotte had chosen a short dress from Dior's limited-edition collection. The stand-up collar design and the iconic blue Oblique print gave her an elegant yet lively look. The waist was adorned with pleated details, accentuating her slim waist. The flared hemline further highlighted her straight and attractive legs.Of course, her leg hadn't fully healed, and sitting in a wheelchair, one couldn't tell whether it was straight or not.However, Charlotte's skin was pale, and her dress onl
Charlotte and Dangelo's trending topics were quickly removed, and Dangelo's explanation came out fast as well."@Charlotte owes an apology to Ms. Bernard, I didn't expect that asking you to help record an accompaniment would cause so much trouble. PS: Thank you everyone for your trust in me! I'm grateful!"Dangelo's explanation was immediately pushed to the top of the hot list by fans as soon as it came out, and Charlotte also breathed a sigh of relief.No matter what, she now held the title of Chairman's wife of the Splendid Group. If this matter were to hang on the internet for a day, imagine how much it would affect Leandro and the Splendid Group!Charlotte had a moment of fame, after all, with Dangelo's huge fan base, they all knew about his recent preparations for a new album. Surprisingly, Charlotte was the accompanist for Dangelo's new album, and quite a few fans started digging into Charlotte.Charlotte became famous at seventeen, but she was very low-key. Apart from her peers
Melvin composed himself and tentatively called out, "Mr. Romero?"Leandro reined in his laughter a bit, lightly tapping his index finger on the table, "Have someone remove the trending topic from the internet."Melvin had also been intending to ask Leandro about this, but to his surprise, Leandro already knew. He paused for a moment, then quickly nodded, "Alright, Mr. Romero, I'll withdraw immediately.""Mm-hmm."The man moved slightly, his slender fingers tapping on the phone screen.Hadn't replied yet.What to do, he was still a bit upset.Seeing Leandro silent, Melvin couldn't help but look up at him.The man's eyebrows and eyes were lowered, and the face that was just smiling was inexplicably melancholic.Melvin was startled, this Mr. Romero's change of face was faster than the change of weather!"Was Dangelo's endorsement deal settled?"Dangelo was the spokesperson for the Splendid Group for the following year, which was just settled last week, and the contract process had not ye
Dangelo's fans were quite rational, but there were too many people stirring up trouble. Charlotte was directly brought to third place on the trending list, while the news about Lydia and Marcus renting a room together directly dropped in popularity.Charlotte saw such a big scene for the first time, and she was somewhat panicked inside.Dangelo's identity was special, so she didn't dare to speak recklessly. Just as she was about to call Dangelo to ask how she should cooperate. Line received a message from "L"."[Image]""[Image]""Should Ms. Bernard have explained?"It's over, her plastic husband also knew about this matter.Charlotte's heart fluttered for a moment, but she quickly calmed down. After all, she hadn't done anything wrong, she was just helping out and making some extra money on the side.Charlotte organized her words, "Mr. Romero, it's not what you think! Dangelo and I are just friends! He asked me to record the accompaniment for his new album more than two months ago, a
#The naive Ms. Wagner took power#At first, Charlotte didn't realize that she was trending. The trending position wasn't very high, but it wasn't low either, ranking at the eleventh spot.Charlotte had not yet gotten used to the nickname that netizens gave Lydia until she curiously clicked on this trending topic. Only then did she realize that the trending topic was about Lydia and Marcus.It turned out that someone had taken a photo of Lydia and Marcus going to a hotel together at around two in the morning last night.Not only photos, but even short videos were there.Probably neither of them noticed that someone was following and taking pictures of them. As soon as they entered the room, they started kissing passionately. However, not long after they started, the door was closed. One can easily imagine what happened next.Yesterday online, Lydia wanted to blame Charlotte, but it backfired. Everyone thought that the situation had already escalated enough last night, but to everyone's
Dangelo emerged from the recording studio. It had already been over forty minutes.It was already eleven fifty, lunchtime.Dangelo took the water handed to him by his assistant and started drinking, "Lunch together?""No, my driver is downstairs."Dangelo took another sip of water, clearly showing his thirst. His light brown eyes lingered on her for a moment, "Alright, I won't trouble you anymore."He said, tossing her a box, "A token of gratitude."Charlotte opened it, revealing a cute and delicate rabbit bag clasp. Confirming that it wasn't a very expensive gift, she accepted it, saying, "I'll treat you to a meal next time we have the chance.""When was the next time?"He suddenly asked this, Charlotte was completely unprepared and was taken aback, "When are you free?""I was quite free today."Charlotte was utterly embarrassed, her face burning hot. She couldn't respond to that statement.Seeing her embarrassment, Dangelo didn't tease her anymore: "Just kidding."Charlotte breathed
Dangelo walked straight up to Charlotte, looked her up and down, "Your leg, is it lame?"Charlotte was a bit embarrassed, "No, I broke a bone. The doctor advised me to rest, so I had no choice but to use a wheelchair."Dangelo clicked his tongue, "I should have said earlier, I would have sent someone to pick you up.""It's okay, my driver brought me here.""Alright then."After exchanging a few pleasantries, Dangelo got straight to the point: "Your timing is perfect, we were just about to start!"The two of them had just been chatting intimately, and Dangelo's agent's face was getting worse and worse, looking like he was about to explode. It was then that Dangelo introduced, "Charlotte, last year's winner of the International Castaneda Piano Competition, the special invited piano accompanist for my new album!"Upon hearing Dangelo's words, the agent's face immediately changed. He enthusiastically stepped forward to greet Charlotte, "Ms. Bernard, hello! My name is Jayden Brandt, Dangel