Diana and Charlotte turned toward the door simultaneously, catching sight of Chris entering with a stern expression, trailed by Ian.Charlotte paused momentarily, then comprehended Chris's recent remark. She promptly rose to her feet and retorted loudly, "It's none of your business. I have the right to choose whom I love!""Chris..." Chris's sudden appearance caught Diana off guard, and she was unaware of how much of her conversation with Charlotte he had overheard.Diana's complexion slightly paled. Although she hadn't agreed to aid Charlotte in concealing Chris and the others, she didn't want them to be aware of Charlotte's involvement with Kingsley, especially under these circumstances.She took a deep breath, calming herself before continuing, "The crucial matter here is that Charlotte is in love with Kingsley of the Livingston family. You need to clarify why you implied that Charlotte shouldn't have feelings for Kingsley. Could it be that...""You investigated Kingsley, didn't yo
Late at night, Charlotte's cell phone rang, prompting her to glance at the screen and answer it quietly: "Hello? Carl?""It's not Carl," Kingsley's low, soothing voice came from the other end. "It's me.""Kingsley!" Charlotte's eyes instantly lit up, her surprise evident in her rising tone. "Why are you calling me? Did you get home safely? Have you been followed? And by the way, Chris and Ian seem to have picked up your trail; you need to be careful. Why don't you head back?"Her words spilled out rapidly, like pouring beans.Instead of impatience, a low chuckle emanated from Kingsley's end.Charlotte felt her head spinning, hearing Kingsley's magnetic voice. She must have been drunk! "I'm home safe and sound," Kingsley replied, a chuckle laced in his deep voice, resonating with Charlotte's eardrums. "As for Chris and Ian, I intentionally left a trail to distract them. Don't worry, they won't be able to track me. And remember to save this phone number; it's mine."Charlotte was bewil
The next day, Charlotte boarded a plane headed back home. When she disembarked, the sky was clear, and the winds were gentle.Charlotte was feeling buoyant, pulling her suitcase along, her white shoes tapping quickly on the ground. She knew that on the other side of the airport, the noble and composed Kingsley awaited her.As Charlotte strolled out of the airport, she checked her phone, scanning the area for Kingsley's car."Strange, I thought it was parked right here," Charlotte muttered.Just as she turned around, she collided into a warm, welcoming embrace. Kingsley's scent was instantly recognizable, and before Charlotte could utter a word, he silenced her with a finger on her lips."Shhh," Kingsley whispered, his eyes gleaming with joy. Charlotte nodded eagerly, her own eyes sparkling as they locked onto his.Kingsley was fully incognito, sporting a low-brimmed black cap and a matching mouthpiece that concealed his features. Despite thi
The following day, at the drama club."Hahahahahaha."Charlotte sat in the chair with her face in her hands, giggling nonstop.Beside her, Sherry looked at Charlotte, who was giggling, not knowing what she was thinking. She couldn't help but give Carolina a puzzled look and asked with her eyes, "What's wrong with her? Has she lost her mind?""I don't know. I was just away for a few days, and she came back from a trip abroad. Why is she acting so strangely?"Sherry and Carolina exchanged confused glances.Carolina suddenly stroked her chin, a brilliant light flashing in her eyes, and said, "In my experience, Charlotte should be in love!""Charlotte!" shouted Sherry, snapping Charlotte out of her reverie.She turned around, bewildered. "Huh? What's wrong?""Tell me honestly, what have you been through these past few days?" Sherry crossed her arms like a little bully and said aggressively, "Why are you smiling so stupidly? Are yo
With consistent practice, both Charlotte and Ben found their rhythm again and swiftly worked through the scenes slated for rehearsal.With some time to spare, Charlotte, not too occupied, rehearsed early at noon and then awaited at the crew's rest area.Just then, the staff began distributing boxed lunches.Charlotte was about to receive hers when Carl called out to her, "Charlotte, your lunch is ready and waiting in Kingsley's private lounge."Slightly taken aback, Charlotte thanked him with a smile and headed towards the designated area.Entering Kingsley's private lounge, Charlotte looked around with curiosity.The simple and sleek decorations matched Kingsley's always impeccable style.Several exquisite dishes were laid out on the table, kept warm on a hot plate.Not far off, a small table held scripts and documents.Charlotte approached, picking up the script and scanning through it, marveling at t
"So he can't offer you anything, and being with him won't benefit you much either," Ben said. "Instead of choosing him, you should choose to be with me! My family background may differ from his, but compared to ordinary folks like you, I come from wealth, don't I?" "Who do you think you are? I've never seen anyone as conceited and shameless as you!" Sherry, who was standing nearby, overheard Ben's words and walked over, furious, her arms crossed as she sneered at him. "I heard you at least resemble a man, and rumor has it your family isn't lacking in resources. Did your parents forget to give you a brain when they brought you into this world? How dare you compare yourself to Kingsley? How dare you pursue Charlotte like this?" Charlotte, still a little angry, found herself amused by Sherry's outburst. Sherry's sharp tongue was refreshing. Ben, however, turned red with anger. He had always been revered everywhere! Now Sherry dared to mock him? And worse,
Charlotte, however, lowered her eyes and laughed out loud.In the light of Ben's gloomy eyes, she raised her lips into a bright smile and said, "You have to give me time to think about it, right?"Ben lost his concentration for a moment, almost blinded by her smile. He couldn't help swallowing hard and said a little eagerly, "How long do you need to think about it?""One night?" Charlotte tilted her head innocently and said, "One night to consider your offer isn't too much to ask, is it?"Ben smiled.
On this day, in the restaurant, Charlotte and Kingsley were sitting together in a private booth, waiting for their dishes to arrive.Kingsley had his laptop with him and was currently tapping away at the keyboard, working diligently."Kingsley, what are you working on?" Charlotte asked. He always seemed to be busy and hardly ever had any personal time."Some work with the Livingston Group, and..." Kingsley paused and gave a low chuckle, "some work with my future brother-in-law.""Huh?" Charlotte's eyes widened in response. "You mean...""Yes, your brother." Kingsley's expression showed a mix of helplessness and admiration as he said, "The Livingston family and the Scott family originally had some business dealings, and before, my sister handled them all. But lately, your brother's frequent interactions with the Livingston Group seem to be testing something, so my sister handed this piece of business to me.""Does my brother know about us being tog