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Chapter 931 Familial Affection

Not long after sitting down, Charlotte guessed the middle-aged woman must be Griffith's step-grandmother. This couple had quite an age gap, yet their way of getting along was unique.In public, Eliot called his wife "Ms. Sophia," as if addressing a secretary or assistant. As for Sophia Sanchez herself, she showed great respect towards Eliot, taking care of every detail attentively.Those present seemed accustomed to this and didn't find it strange.Charlotte was busy observing the people. When she looked around, she suddenly recognized someone.It was Miguel.He was talking to Eliot and didn't notice Charlotte. However, his wife caught Charlotte's eye and exchanged a smile with her. Eliot's youngest son, Donovan Conway, was at home. After greeting Griffith, he casually began discussing recent policies.As soon as he started, Eliot glanced at him.Donovan smiled and said, "My bad, I shouldn't have talked business today.""Don't discuss these matters at home.""Eliot has his pri
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Chapter 932 The Enemies Meet

Eliot shook his head with a smile when he heard her. "This girl…"Mrs. Sanchez said, "Mimi, be polite."The girl pouted, showing no fear, and continued to joke with Eliot.Charlotte just realized that she was Mimi Sanchez, and as she scanned the room, she was taken aback to see Faith.'Damn it,' she thought.Faith came downstairs and first approached Sophia, helping to carry the fruit. "Aunt Sophia, let me do it.""You're such a well-behaved child."Sophia led her to the center, her eyes falling on Charlotte as if she had just noticed her."I'm so forgetful. You and Faith are cousins, right?"Charlotte forced a smile and nodded. "Yes.""What a coincidence; we're all family," a lady beside them remarked.Charlotte was puzzled, wondering where Faith suddenly appeared from.Sophia took Faith's hand and said, "Her mother was my junior at university."Charlotte was speechless. She glanced at Griffith, who remained calm.It wasn't surprising, as birds of a feather flock toget
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Chapter 933 Continue to Be Arrogant

The incident in the living room, dubbed as an 'apology,' unfolded like a brief episode, with everyone chuckling it off.Eliot, disapproving of modern arrangements, insisted on traditional seating for the banquet, opting for a long table rather than a round one.As the guests settled into their seats, the exchange of pleasantries commenced. Griffith occupied the right side of Eliot, with Charlotte seated next to him. Unfortunately, on Charlotte's right were Mimi and Faith, arranged by Sophia.Once seated, the dishes were promptly served one after another.Charlotte discreetly messaged Griffith on her phone. "Aren’t you being a bit too arrogant?""I’m handsome, aren’t I?" Griffith responded without so much as a glance in her direction.Charlotte bit her lip, suppressing a smile as she stole a glance at him. Despite the dim lighting, his striking features were still evident.She lowered her head and typed, "You’re handsome."To which Griffith replied, "Then I'll continue to be arr
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Chapter 934 Guarding Her

Mimi found herself lost in thought when suddenly, a figure appeared, casting a shadow over her from head to toe.Looking up, she saw Charlotte."Charlotte."Charlotte's lips curved into a smile as she handed the cake to Mimi. "What are you looking at?"Mimi blushed slightly, mustering a smile. "I was admiring the cake. I was just thinking when it would be my turn. I didn’t expect to see you here."Charlotte's smile faltered internally. 'Ha! You're clearly eyeing my man.'Externally, Charlotte maintained her composed demeanor. "Well then, go ahead.""Sure." Mimi reached out to take the cake and stood up.Just as Charlotte placed the cake in her hand, something seemed to pull her. She stumbled backward onto her chair, and the cake slipped from her grasp, splattering over Mimi's lap and staining her white dress.Charlotte was momentarily stunned by the mishap.The gasps from the onlookers drew everyone's attention. Elena was the first to react, swiftly leaving her seat to attend
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Chapter 935 Some Ignorant People Offended Us Again

At nine o'clock, at the Conway residence.After bidding farewell to the guests, Sophia noticed her granddaughter was no longer downstairs. In the living room, the father and son were engrossed in conversation.After a moment's contemplation, she approached. "Miguel and Elena didn't seem too pleased when they left."Eliot glanced at her but remained silent.Donovan, setting down his teacup, already grasped Eliot's intentions. He intended to admonish his mother, but Sophia beat him to it, saying, "Your grandson's wife is quite cunning. She's being rather unreasonable."Before she could settle into her seat, Eliot's stern rebuke cut through the air. "You're the one being unreasonable."Sophia was taken aback by his sharp tone, while Donovan inwardly sighed.Seated on the sofa, Eliot's amiable demeanor from earlier had vanished, replaced by a steely gaze."Did you invite Faith Scott to our house?" Eliot's voice was firm.Sophia's heart skipped a beat. She began to explain, but see
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Chapter 936 Getting Entangled

"You've been growing more timid lately," he teased, pinching her cheek gently.Charlotte let out a playful growl and bit his chin. "And you've been growing more arrogant."Griffith chuckled. "I'm just concerned for your well-being."Charlotte straightened up, placing her hands on his chest. "And I'm concerned about the enemies you might make."Their eyes met, and a shared understanding passed between them. They were both worried about each other's safety.Griffith enveloped her in a comforting embrace. "Don't worry. In this world, relationships aren't built on emotions but on mutual interests.""Hmm?""The Sanchez family won't turn against me just because you offended their daughter, nor will they turn against me just because I'm arrogant. But if I lack power or influence, they might turn against me at any moment." He kissed her forehead tenderly. "Understand?"Charlotte grasped the principle, but she also knew the importance of maintaining certain appearances in relationships.
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Chapter 937 Personal Protection

Mimi greeted everyone briefly and deliberately chose to sit next to Charlotte, displaying far more humility than she had at the Conway family banquet.Observing this, Wade also breathed a sigh of relief. He sent a message to Charlotte, informing her that Mimi had settled for the second female lead role, leveraging other connections.Charlotte understood that money alone couldn't guarantee the success of a TV series.Initially concerned about potential interference from the Sanchez family behind the scenes, which could jeopardize Griffith's investment, now with Mimi's presence, the drama was sure to move forward.The second female lead played a significant role, and Mimi would spend several months with the crew. Charlotte was determined not to let her efforts go to waste. Leveraging the Sanchez family's influence to help her husband earn money was certainly good news.With these thoughts in mind, she turned to face Mimi and offered a sincere smile.After a brief introduction, the
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Chapter 938 The Writer Must Be Good-Looking Too

The day before the opening ceremony, Griffith departed on a business trip, leaving Charlotte to wake up alone in bed that morning.Griffith had teased her about a surprise, but upon arriving at the venue, she felt more bewildered than pleasantly surprised.Mimi's fans and numerous industry friends flooded in to deliver flowers and well-wishes. Faith herself made a personal appearance, shadowing Mimi's every move from the outset.By chance, a lavish bouquet of pastel roses accompanied by an array of high-end pastries arrived. The flowers came with letters of blessing and bracelets, showcasing a significant display of generosity.Faith deliberately elevated Mimi's presence, insinuating that she had influential supporters. Others readily echoed this sentiment, speculating that the gifts must be from an admirer.Blushing, Mimi responded, "We're just friends.""Friends who are this generous? Oh, I wish I had friends like that too.""Never mind, Miss Sanchez is accustomed to such gene
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Chapter 939 Thanks to Miss Wallace

Initially lost in reminiscence, Charlotte's thoughts were abruptly interrupted as they reached the end of the corridor, and the sight of the flowers triggered a vivid memory.Griffith had employed this same tactic to apologize to her in Portchester City, a trick he had learned from Eli.Tsk. So he's picked up a trick from someone else and is now using it everywhere?Inside the spacious dressing room, a collective "wow" greeted Charlotte's ears as she entered.The floor was strewn with gifts, nearly every individual receiving one. Some wasted no time in tearing open their packages. While chocolates and trinkets were commonplace, what truly stood out were the radish-shaped lipsticks, each paired with a bottle of branded perfume or a bracelet. Even the seasoned makeup artist, accustomed to opulence, couldn't help but marvel.The immediate assumption was that these were gifts from Mimi's 'friends', prompting everyone to shower her with thanks and bubble tea.A striking contrast emerg
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Chapter 940 More Gifts

After the bustling scene in the makeup room settled, people gradually dispersed, cautious not to offend Mimi. Yet, before long, Decker knocked on the door once more, ushering in another wave of gifts.Charlotte clenched her teeth, anticipating Griffith's extravagant spending once again. However, to her surprise, Decker revealed that these gifts were from Benjamin's studio, extending well wishes for her new drama's success.Benjamin? Charlotte was caught off guard.While others busied themselves with receiving gifts, she accepted their thanks and discreetly checked her messages. Indeed, there was a congratulatory note from Benjamin. Gratefully, she replied with a series of bowing emoticons.Benjamin simply added, "If the opportunity arises, I'll compose the theme song for you."Charlotte remained silent for a moment, then replied, "Thank you."As gifts from Benjamin arrived, another knock interrupted the room."Gifts from Miss Charlotte's friend for everyone."People were becomi
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