The Bentley Continental GT in Glacier Blue was absolutely stunning. Its unique color caught Charlotte’s eye instantly. She loved it. A sharply dressed man stepped out of the car, handing her the keys with a respectful nod. “Miss Riley, this is a gift from Mr. Jasper.” Charlotte took the keys,
Wendy’s eyes lit up the moment she saw the car. She didn’t even try to hide her excitement, running her hands over the sleek exterior like a kid in a candy store. “Zac, take a picture of me.” She positioned herself next to the car, using the tinted window as a mirror to fix her hair. Of course
Charlotte let out an easy laugh, unfazed. “That’s right. Because you never really knew me.” Then, with a mischievous glint in her eye, she turned to Wendy. “Miss Cooper, are you sure you don’t want a picture? I’m about to drive off.” Wendy’s expression darkened. She wanted to—badly. But with Cha
The night before the trial, Charlotte was in the shower when she suddenly heard the sharp crash of something shattering in her bedroom. Her heart clenched. She quickly rinsed off, threw on her nightgown, and rushed out to check. The room was empty. But on the floor—scattered in jagged shards—w
The day Sue was discharged, the sky was a clear, crisp blue after a night of snow. Trees on both sides of the road glistened under the morning sun, their branches coated in ice. Desmond drove to the hospital himself to pick her up. The car ride was silent, weighed down by an unspoken heaviness.
She ran after it as fast as she could, chasing it down the snowy road. But no matter how fast she ran, she couldn’t catch up. She could only watch as the white ambulance carrying her mother disappeared from view. That night, Sue passed away.Desmond stayed by her side, grieving until he was co
After hanging up, Charlotte carefully replayed the night’s events in her mind.Why had Wendy snuck into her room while she was in the shower? It definitely wasn’t just to look around like she had claimed.She was up to something.Charlotte walked around the room, scanning every detail, but aside fro
There were pictures attached. Wendy’s hand was wrapped in thick layers of gauze, looking alarmingly serious. “Charlotte, you really went too far this time. Get to the hospital and apologize to Wendy now.“I’m not forgiving you until you do. Be good, say you’re sorry, and you can keep staying at
The blow wasn’t lethal, but the humiliation was. The blond thug raised his other hand, ready to charge again—only for Charlotte to flip him over her shoulder and slam him onto the ground. She pressed the heel of her stiletto against his face, as if crushing an insect. “That's all you've got? Go
Charlotte raised a brow. “So… she wanted the Jasper family to adopt Vivian?” Lena shook her head and leaned in slightly, lowering her voice. “Not just that. She asked Mrs. Jasper to promise that Sean would marry Vivian one day.” Charlotte’s eyes widened in shock. “No way. Seriously?” Mia’s voi
Charlotte frowned. “No.” Zac’s voice turned oddly stiff. “Let’s not fight, okay? I’ve been thinking about you these past few days. I was wrong that night. I shouldn’t have said those things and upset you.” “It’s fine,” Charlotte said, her tone indifferent. “It doesn’t matter anymore. We’ve alrea
A refined, elegant woman entered the room, looking to be in her mid-thirties. Sean gestured toward her. “Lottie, this is the restoration expert I told you about—Louisa Sinclair.” Charlotte’s eyes lit up with surprise. She had expected some elderly craftsman, not a stunning woman with an effortle
“Charlotte, you finally made it.” Ian was the first to greet her, flashing a grin. “Three years later, and somehow, you’re even prettier.” Mia rolled her eyes. “God, could you be any more cringe?” Ian clicked his tongue, feigning offense. “Excuse you, this isn’t cringe. It’s called having social
Sean’s expression remained cold and unreadable. “They broke up. He’s her ex.” Ian raised an eyebrow. “And that doesn’t bother you?” Sean played his card with a casual flick of his wrist, his tone indifferent. “Who doesn’t have a past? Haven’t you ever dated someone before?” Ian scratched his n
Wendy sat down on the edge of the bed and pulled out her phone. “Look, Zac,” she said eagerly, showing him the screen. “I found this great travel guide for our trip. We can do a road trip, hire two drivers, and explore at our own pace. Silverridge is huge, so driving will be way more convenient. A
By the time Zac’s driver dropped him off at the villa, it was already past 3 a.m. He stumbled into his bedroom, collapsed onto the bed, and passed out immediately. The next time he opened his eyes, it wasn’t because he woke up naturally. It was because of the pain. “Charlotte, my stomach hurts
“Really?” Wendy asked eagerly. “I want to go to Silverridge first. The scenery at Lake Kessler is breathtaking this time of year.”Lake Kessler.Something about that name sounded oddly familiar.Oh. Charlotte had mentioned it before. She had talked about wanting to travel there during the Octobe