“What are you talking about, Jackie? When did I lie to you?”“I went to the police station yesterday to get them to help me look for Bryce, but Officer Zimmerman told me that the day Michael’s house was destroyed by fire, you already reported that Tiffany Miller had killed Bryce. You’ve been lying to me! You told me that Bryce is still alive and asked me to wait for him. Even if I wait for him for the rest of my life, he will not come back anymore!”The boy shouted so loudly and with so much emotion that everyone was looking at them. Charlotte was overwhelmed for a moment, her hands gripping the steering wheel uneasily. “Erm… Jackie. I said that for your own good, so listen to me. You have to take it easy. Don't be impulsive.”“Take it easy? How am I supposed to take it easy?!” Jackson pointed to Tiffany across the street.“Look at her, sis. Not only did she not get the punishment she deserves, but she also got married to a world-renowned celebrity while I cannot find Bryce’s b
“Tiff, watch out!” Gillian had been following beside Tiffany. When she saw someone was splashing something at Tiffany, she thought it was another fecal incident, so she quickly jumped on her to push her away.In this way, Gillian herself took the place where Tiffany stood before, and the bottle of chemical liquid was splashed all over her face.“Argh…”The sharp pain of sulfuric acid corroding her skin was more intense than fire. Gillian let out a harsh scream, and she then touched her face in a panic. “No! What is this? Why does my face hurt so much… My face! My face… Why does my face feel like it’s on fire? You! It’s you…”She grabbed a waiter out of panic. “Look at my face and tell me. What’s going on with my face?!”The waiter took a quick look at her, and the next moment, he screamed like he had seen a ghost. He pushed her away, stumbled, and fled.Realizing that her face was ruined, Gillian squatted on the ground and bawled her eyes out.“Oh my gosh! Look over there!
Jackson helped Charlotte to her feet, and his bright eyes were gleaming with the light of satisfaction.“I’ve finally avenged Bryce, and I’ve helped you get back at her. Even if I have to pay with my own life, I don’t regret it. But, sis, I apologize for not listening to you. I hope you won’t be mad at me.”“Oh, Jackie...” Charlotte said his name with difficulty. Her eyes were filled with tears to the brim, and she could not see his face clearly.“Soon, there will be people coming after you. What are you still waiting for? Run!”There was nothing but a calm expression on the handsome boy who had not shed his childishness. “Sis, I’ve never thought of running. I am ready to bear all the consequences.”“Don’t be silly! Do you have any idea how serious your mistake is? If they catch you, you’re dead!” Charlotte interrupted Jackson, her voice shaking. At the same time, she pushed him nervously. “Didn’t you say you’re going to listen to everything I said? Then I want you to run now. R
Charlotte unleashed a flurry of questions in a single breath, leaving Lorraine at a loss.She then calmed herself.“Zach invited me to your home. He’s upstairs. As for that stupid kid who caused such a ruckus at Zenios’s wedding, the police caught him before he could even run off too far away.”Charlotte’s lips quivered.“Was he taken to the police station? I want to see him.”She hastily put on her shoes, ready to leave.A snow-white hand grabbed her by the wrist.“Save your breath. You won’t be able to see him.”“Wh-Why…” An overwhelming fear made Charlotte’s voice sound very distraught. Poor Jackie! He wouldn’t be executed by a firing squad, would he?“Hah! Calm down, sis. That stupid boy is certainly doomed, but the police have to follow the procedures stipulated by the law. He’s not going to die so soon, but it won’t take too long either!”Lorraine beamed.“There were so many people around when it happened, and six TV stations were recording the whole thing and having a
That clear, magnetic, enchanting voice belonged solely to Zachary.Only then did Charlotte realize that Lorraine had completely disappeared. Regal, stalwart Zachary had occupied Lorraine’s previous spot at some point.She quickly hid her sadness away and forced a smile on her face.“I just woke up. Do you need something?”Zachary furrowed his dark, shapely brows.“Lory didn’t tell you?”Charlotte felt a pang of agony in her heart when she remembered the things Lorraine had said. “Lorraine… She said a lot of things to me. I know about Jackie. He’s been caught by the police…”“Not that,” Zachary, who was as handsome as a god, replied.“What is it?” Charlotte asked with a confused look in her eyes.Zachary opened his thin lips but did not explain. Instead, he held out his right hand to her. “Come with me.”“Oh!” Charlotte got to her feet distractedly, ready to leave with him.However, he remained in the same spot, refusing to leave. Instead, he waved the hand he had stuck in
The little one might be fast asleep, but Charlotte still sat on the couch as close to him as she could. She gazed at his smooth, tender face, and the corners of her lips curled naturally into a smile.Zachary, who was standing at the doorway, had a gaze filled with gloom.Charlotte was really fond of Poopoo.Previously, whenever Charlotte had been with Poopoo, she had smiled from ear to ear.Now, she might be so happy to see Poopoo that she was smiling widely, but her eyes still showed faint signs of despair. It was clear how much Jackson’s incident had affected her. At least, Jackson was still alive. However, tomorrow, once Jackson was executed… The thought of her inconsolable face made Zachary’s heart bleed with agony.‘No! I can’t let this tragedy happen!’Zachary did not keep Charlotte company in the living room. Instead, he returned to the first floor and gave Lucas a call. “Contact Nightingale immediately. Tell him I’ve got a job for him.”“What do you want him to do, si
‘It’s my fault that Jackie’s about to die!’“Do you really think that crying will bring Jackson Harper back?”Charlotte wondered if she was imagining things as soon as she heard that melodious, pleasant voice. She turned around and saw that handsome, stunning face.“Zach… ary?” She called out his name in shock.The group of more than ten crew members around Charlotte, who had been eating with her, looked as if they had been hit by a stunning spell. They stared in a daze at Zachary.The tall, regal man had drawn everyone’s attention the moment he’d entered the cafeteria…He was like a snow flower on the top of an ice mountain. He commanded such respect that no one dared breathe too heavily, and no one certainly dared approach him. However, he was so beautiful and attractive that they only dared admire him from afar and could not tear their eyes away from him…So this was Zachary Connor!“That’s me.”Zachary spoke in an indifferent tone, yet his voice had a special kind of charm
The luxurious supercar smoothly arrived at the Divine Sanctuary District.Even though she hadn’t had a bite to eat on set, Charlotte did not feel hungry at all. All she wanted to do was collapse on the bed and have a good nap to digest her sorrow.Thus, when she walked into the first-floor living room, she didn’t bother looking anywhere else. She simply strode toward the spiral staircase.“You’re back, Carlie.”A familiar voice suddenly rang out from her right, further up ahead.Charlotte wondered if she was imagining things. She followed the voice and saw Jackson sitting on the couch. Her knees buckled from fright. “Jackie, is it really you?”“Of course it’s me, Carlie. We met yesterday at Tiffany’s wedding too. It’s only been 20 hours. Have you forgotten me already?”Charlotte’s hair stood on end when she heard his voice so clearly and saw him standing up from the couch and walking toward her. Her face was drained of color.“Jackie…”She had no idea how she managed to speak.