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CHAPTER FORTY-ONE: No One Knows

Author: BestOfHisLove
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-11 15:07:31

CHARLOTTE'S POV

I buttoned the last button on my jacket and stared at my reflection. For a second my hands hovered on the zipper of my trousers.

I was wearing a white t-shirt with roses all over it, black jean trousers, a black jacket, and white sneakers. I paired the outfit with a white Chanel purse.

My phone lay face down on the vanity, buzzing again. I ignored it. The anonymous number had sent another message ten minutes ago:

Come alone. No guards. 8 p.m.

I slipped the phone into my purse and looked at the mirror one last time.

“Madam?” Elsie’s voice came from the door. “Do you need anything before dinner?”

I swung the wardrobe door closed and forced calm into my voice. “No, thank you.”

“You are fully dressed.” She stated the obvious. “Petra is cooking. Should I set a plate for you? She made pasta and strawberry cake.”

“I’m not hungry.” I grabbed my keys and bag. “I’m stepping out for a bit.”

Elsie left the door frame she was leaning on and walked into the room, curious.

“Where a
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