Chapter 827

Charlotte's face turned pale as she struggled hard. "No, let go of me!"

When she realized she could not break free, she bit down on the hand gripping her wrist.

"Ah! You wretched woman! You think you can get away with this?" the man cried out in pain, angrily throwing Charlotte to the ground and slapping her hard.

Just as Haley arrived, she saw Charlotte being tossed aside. She quickly stepped in, pushing the man away. "Stop! What do you think you're doing?"

The man's menacing expression froze when he recognized her. "M-Miss Haley?"

An acquaintance?

Haley looked closely at him, finding him somewhat familiar but unable to recall where she had seen him before.

The man forced a flattering smile and spoke softly, "Miss Haley, you don't remember me? Our companies are business partners."

With that reminder, Haley recalled who he was. "So, it's Mr. Wilson. It's been a while. I used to think highly of your company, but now, I think we'll be reconsidering."

Mr. Wilson turned pale with