Abducted

"What did you just say?"

The girls turned in the direction of the voice, and upon seeing its speaker, they froze.

Unknown to them, Charlotte George had been standing on the side for a while. Upon hearing Veronica's last sentences, she couldn't help but be dazed.

She approached them on her heels, asking keenly, "Vee, what did you just say? Who is married to who?"

Veronica bit her lip and glanced at Mia. What was she to do now? She had inadvertently exposed her friend's secret. Guilt washed over her.

However, Mia offered her a gentle smile, acknowledging that every secret would eventually come to light sooner rather than later.

She turned to face Charlotte, saying, "Actually, I'm married, Ma'am. I'm married to Shawn Mandez of Beats Corporations. I know I should have told you... It's just my personal life... I wanted to keep it a secret—"

Before she could finish, Charlotte rushed forward and engulfed her in a tight warm hug.

Mia froze, exchanging confused looks with Veronica.

After a wh