But then, she had overheard Zac’s conversation that very same night. She was just Wendy’s replacement.Pulling herself from her thoughts, Charlotte refocused and looked at Monica. “Don’t worry. I’ll be leaving for my hometown in a couple of days and won’t be coming back.” Monica hadn’t expected
A year ago, Sophie had gone through a rough breakup. Her ex had handed her an itemized bill, demanding repayment. According to him, he had sent her over $10,000 over their two-year relationship. When Sophie refused to pay, he sued her. Desperate, she came to the law firm for help. That day, al
*Charlotte wandered the streets aimlessly after leaving the law firm. Night had fallen, and the city lights flickered on, illuminating the streets in a soft glow. The evening breeze rustled through the treetops, whispering against the quiet hum of the city. A wave of loneliness washed over her.
Charlotte woke up naturally on her own—no alarms, no rush. When she opened her eyes, it was already ten in the morning.Stretching lazily, she let out a content sigh. “Ah—nothing beats a morning without work.” She climbed out of bed, freshened up, and headed downstairs for breakfast. Mrs. Zimmer
“Right? She’s not even in the same league as us. Zac was just messing around. Now that Wendy’s back, it’s time for Charlotte to pack up and leave.” Charlotte felt nothing. She knew exactly why Wendy had sent that video—part of it was to stake her claim, the other part was to humiliate her, to ru
Charlotte called Sean, and he picked up almost instantly, his voice gentle. “Lottie, do you like the dresses?” “Yes.” Charlotte nodded. “Which one do you think looks best?” On the other end, Sean chuckled, his tone indulgent. “Didn’t I already say you should just get them all? I had my assista
She had also mentioned countless times the places she wanted to visit. Zac never cared. The trips she had dreamed of taking with him two years ago? They were still just dreams. So this was what it felt like to be truly cared for. Charlotte no longer hesitated. She gave Sean the address to Za
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,
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