On this day, Charlotte vaguely overheard the crowd murmuring during intermission after rehearsal at the drama club.
"Is that true?""Rumor has it that he got his arms and legs broken. It's tragic. Even his house had a big fire, and all his family members except him were buried in that fire.""Geez! Don't the police care? Who is so powerful that they can do such a thing to him?""That goes without saying. Remember Zelda, who offended Charlotte before? I heard she broke her leg, and it's still not healed!""It's horrible. I didn't realize that she looks so soft and harmless, so easy to get along with, but whoever gets close to her has bad luck!""Hey! What are you all babbling about? Shut up!" Sherry's face reddened with anger as she spoke.Zelda and Ben, both of whom were in the drama club and with whom she had had conflicts, now all occurred accident. Charlotte couldn't help but wonder if this had anything to do with her.For examplThe days passed unhurriedly as the rehearsals for the play Romeo and Juliet neared their end.On this day, Charlotte walked out of the school gate after rehearsal and saw Kingsley's car waiting. Kingsley saw her and sweetly opened the car door for her.Sitting in the car, looking at Kingsley's calm and handsome face, Charlotte narrowed her bright eyes and spoke, "Kingsley, is there something you haven't told me?"Seeing her unusually serious expression, Kingsley was slightly stunned before a trace of panic swept through his deep eyes.Could it be that she already knew what he had done to Ben's family?His fingers resting on his knees curled up a bit, and the knot in his throat rolled as he replied, "You mean, what is it?""I'm asking you to confess yourself," Charlotte said. "Come on, say it. No hiding it from me."Kingsley's face turned vaguely pale, but fortunately, the glass in the back seat had a peep-proof compartment, and th
Rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet had finally concluded, and the school's production had officially begun its run in the city. The performances had quickly created quite a buzz. As the lead characters, Charlotte and Kingsley naturally garnered a lot of attention.On this particular day, Charlotte had just finished her performance and was changing backstage to rest. Nearby, a staff member walked in and shouted, "Charlotte, someone is looking for you outside!" His tone carried a hint of excitement."Looking for me?" Charlotte was surprised.Who would be looking for her?Her heart was inexplicably uneasy.Could it be Chris? Had Diana told Chris everything about her and Kingsley?Charlotte's eyes trembled slightly at the thought, but she quickly shook her head, banishing the idea. No way, Diana wouldn't snitch.As Charlotte was lost in her thoughts, an exclamation came from outside, followed by a wave of gasps, as if something sig
Of course, he knew he couldn't hide the fact that he and Charlotte were together forever.However, he didn't want Charlotte's brothers to find out suddenly and take it out on her when the time came.What was more, today's rose incident made Kingsley impatient for the world to know that Charlotte was his.He couldn't wait to hide her, to lock her up, to imprison her where only he could see her. But he couldn't do that.He was afraid she'd lose her smile, that she'd stop being starry-eyed.Kingsley couldn't help but reflect and despise himself for being so despicable, for being unworthy of such a pure and beautiful being as Charlotte. He was in a constant state of uncertainty and anxiety.As Kingsley waited with bated breath, Charlotte said, "Actually, you did all this for me, right?""What?" Kingsley froze.Charlotte chuckled softly. "You're afraid that my family will be mad at me when the time comes, aren't you? And..."
In the airport lobby, Kingsley's sister Freya was waiting for her luggage. She was dressed in a black suit, sharp and straight, with her black hair neatly combed and a steely, cold gaze. Her eyes were deep and piercing, giving her an inviolable look. Her appearance exuded power and confidence, as if she could handle any situation with ease.The Livingston family's car was already waiting at the exit when Freya stepped out of the airport gate. She got into the car, and it slowly drove away from the airport. The car was a sleek black Maybach, its interior lined with luxurious leather and polished wood, reflecting the status and wealth of the Livingston family. Freya settled into the plush seat, her mind already racing with thoughts about the recent events that had brought her back.Suddenly, her phone rang. Freya picked it up. It was Carl.As Carl reported what happened recently about Kingsley to Freya, her tone became unusually cold and resolute. "I've returned. I'll h
Under the glazed crystal lamps, the clothes were scented, and people were mingling. Tonight, a banquet was organized at the school.When Sherry appeared with Charlotte, there was a moment of stunned silence in the banquet hall. Almost everyone looked over, dumbstruck, with awe in their eyes.Charlotte was wearing a simple white dress with hand-embroidered patterns at the neckline and waistline. The dress was understated but elegant, with a subtle glitter when the light hit it. The waist-cinching design highlighted her slender figure, and the satin material of the hemline gave the dress an ethereal quality. As she walked, the train of the dress created a rippling effect in the light.She wore minimal accessories, just a simple silver necklace with a delicate pendant that echoed the dress's pattern. The overall effect was not overly flashy but sophisticated and well-designed.Her face was extraordinarily beautiful, with exquisite features and bright eyes that
Just as Charlotte felt a cold hand violently grab her wrist, she turned her head to see Ben, his eyes glinting with a frantic intensity."Charlotte," Ben whispered, a chilling edge to his voice, "it seems you know too much."Suppressing her fear, Charlotte attempted to speak calmly. "Ben, what are you doing? We're classmates.""Classmates?" Ben sneered. "This isn't the place for you, Charlotte. Right now, you're coming with us."Before Charlotte could respond, a sharp pain surged through her, and she blacked out, abducted by Ben.When Charlotte regained consciousness, she found herself inside a dimly lit warehouse, surrounded by darkness seeping through broken windows. Ben stood beside her, gripping a gleaming dagger, while Zelda stood nearby, her expression blank.The lead bodyguard said to her, "Don't be nervous. My master only wishes to speak with you."A dark glimmer flashed in Charlotte's eyes too quickly to be noticed. She already had a plan in mind. If this person wasn't going
Ben held Charlotte at gunpoint, then glanced at Theo, who sat calmly and inquired, "What do you want?""I know you plan to use her against Kingsley and the Livingston family. My request is simple: ten million dollars and a getaway car," Ben stated viciously."Oh? You're not seeking vengeance for your family?" Theo remained composed."I'm not naive! I know how to negotiate with someone like you for maximum gain. You never intended to aid in avenging my family, did you?"Theo chuckled softly. "Looks like you're still somewhat sharp, but... still an idiot!"At Theo's words, two black-clad bodyguards suddenly emerged, advancing toward Ben."Aren't you worried I'll kill her? Then you'd have nothing to hold over Kingsley!" Ben exclaimed in panic."Foolish! My aim was always to destabilize Kingsley mentally. If you did kill Charlotte, I'd owe you gratitude."Hearing this, panic flashed in Ben's eyes, and in his haste, he aimed his pistol at Theo.
When these words were spoken, all the bodyguards present were shocked. Theo was filled with disbelief."What did you say? You're going to declare war on me in the manner of the Livingston family?" Theo almost laughed out loud. "Do you know what you're talking about?"Carl's face hardened for a moment as well. "Kingsley, calm down!"Kingsley, however, paid no attention to him. He stared into Theo's eyes, showing no hint of hesitation or fear. He said, "I know exactly what I'm doing, so don't you dare underestimate me."This declaration made Theo's face darken, his expression obscure, filled with deep thoughts.Charlotte looked at Chris somewhat helplessly. She didn't understand what was happening. Was this a big gamble by Kingsley?Chris composed himself, looked towards Kingsley and Theo's confrontation, and softly explained, "The Livingston family has rules. Members can challenge each other when there are disputes or unavoidable conflicts. They fight one-on-one in a life-and-death due