“I owe Mr. Connor for his acknowledgment. If Mr. Connor had not recognized my talent, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today. Generally speaking, I owe all of my achievements to Mr. Connor. I once told him that I would do anything to repay him… It’s been seven years, but he’s never asked for anything in return. Not even four years ago, when Miss Larson was horribly disfigured. He never contacted me at all. I never thought that he’d finally contact me for your sake! Miss Simmons, they say that a man’s true love is his first love, but it seems that Mr. Connor is an exception. You’re his true love.”‘Uh…’Charlotte’s face became as red as a tomato.“Okay. I’m going to administer anesthesia to you. Once it takes effect, you’ll be fast asleep. When you wake up, the surgery will be complete.”Lisa-Luna held a syringe and walked toward Charlotte.She stared at the cold needlepoint of the syringe as it slowly inched toward her skin. Charlotte felt like a leaf shaking in the wind. She was
Charlotte woke up leisurely, only to feel that her limbs were numb and weak and her body was feeling heavy, as if it did not belong to her.“You’re awake!” She heard a clear female voice come from her upper right side. “Congratulations, as expected, the operation went smoothly. If nothing goes wrong, you’ll look exactly the same as in the past when we remove the gauze from your face.”Charlotte looked in the direction the voice was coming from and saw that the person talking to her was Lisa-Luna.She then looked around, realizing that she was now lying on a bed in the ward. There was no one else in this huge ward apart from Lisa-Luna, who was keeping her company by the bed…Lisa-Luna smiled when she noticed the disappointment reflected in Charlotte’s eyes. “You must be looking for Mr. Connor?”Charlotte nodded awkwardly. She then experienced waves of excruciating pain around her mouth and on her face when she was just about to speak, as if her skin was about to crack. “The woun
Charlotte sighed in relief.Coraline, who had already reached the hospital bed, laughed so hard that her jaw was about to drop. “Carlie, you didn’t call my name in full just now. Why not try calling me again, but louder this time?”Charlotte rolled her eyes.At that moment, a big hand patted Coraline’s shoulder. “Cora! How can you be so irrational? The doctor just said that Carlie can’t speak out loud. You’re not deaf, so how can you deliberately try to make Sister Carlie speak loudly?”It was only now that Charlotte noticed Nicholas had also come.“Hah!” Coraline flung Nicholas’s hand away furiously. “Nicky, can’t you even tell that I was just messing around with Carlie? Just look at how afraid you got. Why? Do you think I’m here to hurt Carlie and cause her to be disfigured?”Nicholas took a look at Charlotte and saw that Charlotte was looking at him too. He hurriedly lowered his head and replied unhappily, “How can you joke about such a matter? You’re really not being serious
Charlotte’s eyes looked in the direction of the source of the voice, and she saw Zachary, who was tall and well-built, striding towards her with one step after another.In the ward, the white light looked glittery, and Zachary, who was already a regal man, looked like a dazzling star under the white light, which made him appear even more flawless.Charlotte could not help but stare at him in a daze.It was said that one would eventually get bored if one kept looking at the same face over and over again, no matter how handsome the person was. However, although Charlotte was already very familiar with Zachary, she would still be captivated every time she saw him, and her heart would race…“Huh? I suddenly remembered that today is my mother’s birthday. I need to rush home to celebrate her birthday. Carlie, I’ll leave with Nicky now, okay? We’ll visit you again some other day.”Coraline, who had been sitting by the hospital bed, stood up and pulled Nicholas’s ear at the same time. “Ni
Zachary’s voice was heard abruptly.Charlotte was startled. She knew very well that Zachary was a straightforward and indifferent person. He never repeated his words. When he asked someone about something, he would never ask a second time, but he actually confirmed her condition by asking her repeatedly...She nodded firmly. “You may not know this, but a woman’s face is more important to her than anything else. I’ll take the initiative to tell someone if I sense that something is wrong, so don’t worry, I’m really fine!”“Okay.” Zachary’s dark, thick eyebrows rose. “Then let’s talk about something more important.”‘What?!’The corners of Charlotte’s lips twitched.‘Is my face not important enough? He actually has something more important than my face to talk to me about?’A second later, she heard Zachary’s voice, which was as melodious as musical notes. “Before you came to the hospital, you asked Lucas to tell me that you’ll marry me after you’ve completed the operation and rega
Zachary continued at that moment. “Little girl, I’ll never force you, let alone make you suffer if this is not a last resort, so please don’t blame me.”Charlotte wanted to tell him that she did not blame him. However, she could not make a sound. It felt as if there was a fishbone stuck in her throat, and tears started welling up in her eyes uncontrollably.Zachary, who was as busy as the emperor of a kingdom, was occupied with many important matters daily. However, he actually felt unsettled about forcing her to marry him and causing her to suffer.At that moment, Charlotte told herself that she was not suffering at all, as she knew Zachary was doing this just because he wanted to grow old with her.Besides, she had never had the chance to tell Zachary that she also hoped that she would never be separated from him again for the rest of her life...For Charlotte, whose face was covered up like a mummy, the days wore on like years.Fortunately, Zachary, Walter, Coraline, Nicholas,
Lisa-Luna’s voice could be heard all the way outside the washroom.Charlotte took a deep breath and finally lowered her head and splashed water on her face.The blood stains and medicine were washed off into the water, dripping down her chin. After a few washes, her face finally came into view.Charlotte stared at her reflection in the mirror and burst into tears of joy.‘Yes! The surgery was very successful. I’m finally back to how I used to look! This is my real face!’Her skin was as white as the first snow and as delicate as silk. Her facial features were so exquisite that they looked like a painting meticulously crafted by an artist…The only flaw in her otherwise perfect face was a half-a-centimeter-long scar on the left side, on the bridge of her nose. The scar was very faint and small, but anyone would notice it if they stood close to her…‘Alright! It’s just like Lisa-Luna said. My face has been through a huge surgery. The fact that it has been restored to this level is
Knock, knock, knock!The sound of a door knock was heard.“Who is it?” Charlotte and Lisa-Luna asked in unison.“It’s me.”Zachary’s voice was filled with magnetism. It was easy to recognize, even though a heavy door separated them.Lisa-Luna immediately opened the door.When Zachary walked in and saw Charlotte, he stopped in his tracks. A strange look formed on his handsome, sculpted face.Then, he moved faster and arrived in front of Charlotte. He gently raised her chin with his thumb and index finger, slowly lifting her face.“Now, that’s the real you, little girl. Welcome back.”Charlotte wanted to speak but couldn’t seem to utter a word when she opened her mouth. All she could hear was the loud thumping sound of her heart against her chest.His eyes were cold and dazzling, like ice crystals, yet they seemed to be overflowing with a light so warm that it could melt her away. The breath of his nostrils was clear and steady, yet it felt like the most tempting drug, drowning
As expected, a video had been sent to Charlotte’s inbox.Charlotte opened it and found a video of her recent sexual encounter with Zachary in the car. She screamed and blushed furiously.Before long, she received a message from Rufus.“This exciting clip of you with Zachary is your remuneration. I will keep it safe and save it for my future enjoyment. Our debt has been repaid. You’re welcome!”Charlotte’s expression stiffened.A few minutes later, she received another message.“I won’t let anyone see this. Don’t worry.”Charlotte questioned herself.She had no idea how Rufus had managed to get this video. He was in a different city. However, she let go of the question soon enough, as Rufus had already sent the information to her inbox.The next day, at a high-class hotel in Rothesay.A black Masserati was parked outside the hotel entrance. As two bodyguards escorted a pot-bellied, middle-aged man out of the hotel, the driver hurriedly opened the Masserati’s door and said in a
“Lory…” A clear and melodious voice called out.A fair hand held her by the wrist as a car stopped nearby.“Zachary is openly making love to another woman in front of you. He’s obviously just trying to hurt you. You know this, so why are you still standing here, watching foolishly?”Lorraine shook her head feebly. It took her a while before she calmed down and replied shakily, “You’re wrong, Jez. Zachary isn’t doing it with her to hurt me. I’m nothing to him now. Carlie is the only thing that matters to him. He would never use tools to hurt me. He’s doing this because he’s so in love with Carlie that he’s lost control!”“Uh…” Jezebel turned awkwardly toward Charlotte’s car, shook her head, and said, “Lory, since you know you mean nothing to Zachary, why are you still torturing yourself? Forget him, and I’ll take you anywhere you like. Isn’t that much better?”“No!” Lorraine grimaced. Her eyes flashed hatefully.“It’s all Charlotte’s fault that Zach and I have ended up this way. I
The corners of Charlotte’s lips twitched. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”“Why?” Zachary kept his eyes on her.There was no doubt about it. Not only did his wife have an extremely exquisite face, but her figure was also graceful and well-proportioned, better than a supermodel’s.The subtle display of fair flesh underneath her skirt seemed to exude a seductive fragrance. Her waist, which was the width of an A4 size paper, was slender. He felt an urge to hold her in his arms. She crossed her slender and well-proportioned legs naturally, creating a dark silhouette…‘D*mn it!’Zachary realized that the longer his gaze lingered on Charlotte’s body, the brighter the flames of passion burned within him, even though he had always abstained.“Based on Rothesay tradition, a man and a woman can only be considered husband and wife after holding a proper wedding ceremony. I know we’ve registered, but people will talk if we live together without having a ceremony,” Charlotte replied calmly
Charlotte remained sitting calmly in the car. She knew that this time, Zachary was determined to strangle Lorraine to death.Of course, she didn’t want Zachary to do it… But not because she didn’t want Lorraine to die. It was because Lorraine had Jezebel’s support. If Zachary killed her, Jezebel would do everything to avenge Lorraine.It wasn’t worth it for Zachary to plunge into mutual destruction with Lorraine. She didn’t deserve him.Charlotte knew very well that since Lorraine, who was a natural schemer, had the nerve to seek her out alone, it meant that she would have been prepared to run into Zachary and would ensure that Zachary would be too afraid to kill her.Thus, even though Zachary was strangling Lorraine, Charlotte did not exit the car to stop him.The car door opened and closed.Charlotte felt a bone-chilling aura throughout the entire car as soon as Zachary entered the co-driver’s seat.Zachary didn’t speak. Instead, he stared at her.Despite her intimate relatio
“What have you done?” Zachary’s voice was as cold as a frosty wind.“I’ve hired a few assassins. The assassins and I have had an agreement. If anything happens to me, they will do everything in their power to kill Charlotte and her two kids!”Charlotte’s entire body went cold as soon as she heard this.“Hehehe… Sorry, Zach, I misspoke. I shouldn’t have said ‘her two kids’. They’re yours and Charlotte’s kids, aren’t they?”Lorraine supported herself as she rose to her feet.In the past, no matter what happened, she would always do her best to maintain a good impression in front of Zachary, to show him the best parts of her.Now, she knew that his impression of her was gone with the wind. She cackled freely like a maniac. “Hahahaha… Look at that nervous look on your face, Zach. You’ve always been fearless, but she’s the only one who’s ever been able to make you lose your sh*t, isn’t she?”Zachary eyed Lorraine icily, his gaze as sharp as cold knives. Lorraine, whose heart was no
Lorraine forgot about the pain due to the intense panic she felt and stared at Zachary in disbelief. “Zachary, what do you mean by these scary remarks? I’m pregnant, yet you kicked me, disregarding mine and the child’s well-being. Could you be... Are you thinking of... Are you thinking of killing me?”“A wicked woman like you deserves more than just death.” Zachary’s cold voice slapped Lorraine in the face.Lorraine’s lips trembled, but she could not utter another word, as if her throat was being severely strangled by an invisible hand.Cough! A large mouthful of blood was spat out of her mouth, dyeing her white dress red.Although she did not feel pain or fear, her heart was glacial.She also knew that she deserved more than just death!‘But... wicked woman?‘I didn’t expect to be labeled as a “wicked woman” in Zachary’s heart someday!’As he was glaring at this pitiful woman, there was not even a hint of sympathy in Zachary’s eyes, and his voice still sounded frigid and merci
Lucas called not long after Charlotte put down her cell phone. “Milady, I just received a call from my ex-girlfriend, who I dumped last month, and she said that she just found out that she’s pregnant and she suspects that the baby might be my child... Ahem!“Therefore, I have to go to the hospital to get a paternity test with her as soon as possible. I don’t have time to drive Naomi back to your house, so you can either pick her up yourself or just let Naomi stay at the Second Master’s house.”Charlotte decided to pick Naomi up.As soon as she drove out of the yard gate, a crimson Ferrari dashed toward her head-on. She immediately turned the steering wheel sharply, avoiding a direct clash with the car.Braking harshly, the Ferrari hit the tree and killed its engine.Charlotte also stepped on the brake.The Ferrari’s door was pushed open abruptly, and Lorraine walked in front of Charlotte’s car angrily. She then pointed at Charlotte with her trembling right hand. “Charlotte Simmon
“Don’t forget who I am. There’s nothing that I can’t find out as long as I want to know... Aaaah—“Baby, you‘re hurting me. Don’t be too greedy... Oh, slow down, I’m on the phone. Oh. Ow—” The man’s voice was interrupted by a series of his own cries, and a woman’s moans were coming from the background at the same time.Charlotte vaguely pictured a rather explicit scene, blushed, and cleared her throat. “Um... I can call you later if it’s inconvenient for you to speak now.”“There’s no need. It’s convenient. Very convenient... Good girls, wait for me on the bed. I’ll get angry otherwise, understand?”“Hmph, are we less significant than your phone calls? Hmph!”“Don’t keep us waiting!”The sound of footsteps faded away.The man squinted his rare violet eyes and said languidly, “My little Simmons Princess, I’ve long heard people say that you’re still alive, and I really want to take a look at you with my own eyes, but I’ve sworn to never take another step into Rothesay. You should
Zachary looked at Charlotte through the window as a surge of pride swelled inside of him. “She’s my wife right now, so she’s your niece-in-law. You shouldn’t call her ‘that woman’ anymore.”The corner of the man’s lips curled up a little when he heard what Zachary had said. However, he soon reverted to his serious expression and continued. “Zach, even if she’s your wife now, I have to warn you. You have to think twice before you act. My great-grandfather, who’s also your great-grandfather, was framed and died in prison for offending someone from the royal family. Your great-great-grandmother wrote a letter with her own blood and came up with a family rule. The Connors are only allowed to do business. They are not allowed to deal with people from the government. Do you really want to break the family rule for her?”“Yes,” Zachary replied, his deep brown eyes filled with murderous intent. “I owe her a wedding, and I don’t want them to interfere with my wedding.”The man opened his mou