However, even so, those men still insisted on keeping them in that office and interrogating them for nearly three hours.By the time Charlotte was released, she felt as if her back was about to break from sitting in that chair. Lucas and Annalita’s butler, Johnson Leroy, was waiting outside the gate, looking very glum. He rushed toward Charlotte and the rest when they saw them heading toward him. “Madam, why’d they apprehend you? Are you going to be alright?” Johnson asked worriedly as he supported Annalita.Annalita shook her head and casually replied, “I don't know.”Johnson’s gaze was filled with sadness when he saw Annalita’s haggard face. “Alright, ma’am. You’ve been in a bad mood lately, so let’s not talk about such upsetting things. Let’s go home.”“Mm. Home…” Annalita replied calmly. She walked staggeringly toward the Ferrari, which had been parked nearby, with Miranda and Johnson’s help…As she walked past Charlotte, she simply glanced at her but did not say a word.
Zachary said sternly, “You said that even if I lost everything one day, you'd never leave me.”‘Hold on!’Charlotte remembered clearly that Zachary had asked her this question before. However, she had not given him an answer at the time. Perhaps Zachary already knew what she’d been thinking even though she had not given him an answer.Charlotte felt like her cheeks were burning and lowered her head.“Alright, alright, I get it.”Zachary lifted his shapely brows lightly. “Good afternoon, little one.”“Good afternoon.”After saying these two words, Charlotte, who should have turned around and left, looked at his face with fascination. Her feet were cemented to the ground, and she was unable to take another step forward.Zachary!Although she had met him five years ago, it seemed that time had been particularly kind to him. He was still as handsome, regal, bright, and extraordinary as the first day she had met him.It was no wonder Lorraine was unable to let go of Zachary. E
“You came to the gate to welcome me personally. Aren’t you going to invite me into your house for a cup of tea?”Charlotte sneered. “Whatever you want to tell me, just say it right here!”At that moment, the doors of the seven white Lamborghinis opened at once and at least thirty people in black suits got out of the cars and surrounded Charlotte like an iron fort. They then shoved their hands into their pockets, pulled out their pistols, and pointed them at Charlotte almost at the same time.Even Charlotte, who had gone through a lot, trembled from fright.“Ha ha ha... Carlie, they’re as obedient as well-trained dogs. They’ll do whatever I ask them to do, so please don’t wet your pants!” Jezebel raised her face in satisfaction as if she was showing off. “I’m my father’s only daughter, and he loves me very much, so how can he rest assured after he heard that you hit me at the studio? That’s why he sent these men to protect me. You must’ve heard of my father. He’s much more powerful
“Heh! After all that blabbering, all you’re trying to do is separate me and Zachary, just like Lorraine has been trying to all this time! I told you very clearly that day at the Prestige Residence that it’s impossible! Didn’t you hear me? Impossible! If you continue to rattle on about this topic, I’ll give you another taste of that shoulder throw that you got at Lorraine’s house the other day!”Charlotte was furious, and her eyes widened as if they were about to shoot flames.However, Jezebel was not afraid at all and just smiled calmly. “Charlotte, I have to say that you always have me feeling a certain way whenever you give people an attitude. It’s no wonder I fell so deeply in love with you back then.”Charlotte’s eyebrows twitched, and she was speechless for a while.As she looked at her, Jezebel smirked even more seductively. “I heard that Annalita has always been nice to you. Although that b*tch Miranda used to oppose you, she now treats you like family and is very close to y
“Lory loves Zachary down to the bone, while my love for Lory could move the world. Lory promised me that she’ll be my lover for a lifetime as long as I bring her and Zachary together. You’re the only person who will suffer a loss when I separate you and Zachary, but I’ll fulfill mine and Lory’s wish at the same time. Why should I feel guilty?”It was obviously a lame argument, but Charlotte was speechless for a moment.Jezebel looked back at Charlotte. “As long as you do what I say, I promise that I won’t get my father to cause Zachary any trouble in the future. Zachary would do anything for you. It’s now your turn to do something for him, so don’t be too selfish!”She then waved after saying so.The door of the white car in the middle of the bunch opened instantly, and Jezebel got in the car. The engines were then reignited one after another, and all seven luxurious cars, which looked as white as the first snow, drove away in the blink of an eye, leaving trails of dust behind.Ch
“Ms. Simmons, your whole body is drenched, and you’ll catch a cold. You should take a warm shower as soon as possible.” The butler, who had put his umbrella down, pointed to the bathroom and suggested this earnestly. “You’re now the top celebrity in your crew, and the movie can’t be filmed without you. You must take good care of your body!”Charlotte forced a smile on the corners of her lips. “I know that.”“Well, since you know that, why don’t you do so immediately? Ms. Simmons, you should know that it’s very easy for someone to be infected by a virus when he or she catches a cold...”“I know! I know!” Charlotte interrupted Mr. Jameson’s nagging and ran into the bathroom in a hurry.Taking off the clothes clinging onto her body, Charlotte stood under the shower as the crystal clear water droplets poured over her. She closed her eyes and could not help but think of Zachary again at that moment.‘Zachary!‘He’s the most regal man in Rothesay, the prince charming that thousands of
Charlotte realized that it was extremely difficult for her to understand people like Jezebel. She was loath to pursue the subject with her any further. Instead, she raised her brow. “I don’t believe you. I need you to swear on the life of the people you love the most.”“Fine!” Jezebel lifted her head and looked up into the cloudless sky. “I swear to god that if I’m lying, my dad, mom, and Lory shall all die horrible deaths. Happy now?”Only then did Charlotte relax. As she glanced past Jezebel’s shoulder, she looked at the people in the courtyard…Among them was Zenios, who she treated like family, and Tiffany, who she deeply hated, along with the actors and crew members participating in the movie, who had worked with her five years ago. All of them shared a deep bond with her…Charlotte wanted to run to them and say goodbye, tell them that she wasn’t coming back this time. The name “Charlotte Simmons” would forever disappear from this world. She wanted to apologize to them. Th
Divine Sanctuary District.The security guard was slumped in his chair, writing down a name.Zachary had been frequently escorted away for the past few days for an investigation, which had made everyone panic. Apparently, Zachary had offended some formidable foe. This time, Zachary had difficulty escaping this mess. Even his family had been dragged down. Zachary’s home would be raided very soon, and smaller working staff members like himself would soon scatter…Knock, knock, knock!The knock on the door persisted for a very long time before the security guard noticed it. He saw the exquisitely beautiful face behind the glass and shivered as if he had been doused in ice-cold water.“Ah, Miss Simmons. So sorry. I was just mulling over something. I’m coming! I’ll open the gate for you.”He smiled and gave her an “okay” sign as he pressed the “open” button on the remote, opening the gate for Charlotte.Charlotte dearly wished to see Zachary right now. She didn’t even say anything to