"What? Bastard!" He cursed at him.He continued to laugh like the jerk he was. "What audacity do you have to come here thinking I will give my sister to you, Mr. Miller? You've got some nerve," he said, walking closer.Derik scoffed, giving him a look the man could never seem to fathom. "Oh! Yes, I demand your sister and I won't leave without her." he said authoritatively "You know why? Because you are personally going to hand her over to me!""I love your fantasies; it keeps me on edge," he rolled his eyes. "Mr. Miller, I advise you to leave now before I send the guard to throw a man of your caliber out!" His voice suddenly changed."I don't think so, you bastard!""Enough of you calling me a bastard," he said as he hit Derik's chest in fury, making him stagger back."Oh, yes! You are a bastard, you are a snake! Listen, Ethan, you know what I am capable of doing. If you don't release Charlotte right away, I'm going to tell the whole world your true identity!"His face suddenly change
Charlotte's Point of View I couldn't pinpoint how or when it happened, but I felt a soft kiss on my lips, tasting of strawberries. I wanted to push him away, but found myself unable to resist his gentle touch. Before I could fully comprehend what was occurring, he delicately laid me back on the bed, continuing to kiss me. Slowly, he untied my blouse, and I knew what was about to transpire. I removed his shirt, leaving himself half-naked, he rested upon me, and I instinctively wrapped my arms around his shoulders as we continued kissing Suddenly, he stopped and stood up, his emotions on his face. "Derik, why did you stop?" I asked, unable to conceal my desire for it to stop "Charlotte," Derik whispered, his voice so gentle. "I stopped because if I continue, I might not be able to control myself. I don't want to rush this. I want it to be right, to be meaningful. What happened between us that night was a bit of a mistake." I stare at him in shock, unsure of what's going on, Did he
When the class ended in the afternoon, Charlotte saw Vincent coming to pick her up at the school gate.She hadn't planned to go to Millers at all. However, in the afternoon, Vincent called her and said he did well in the exam and wanted to treat her to a good meal. In order to not let Vincent's good mood go, she agreed.When they arrived, they saw Derik there along with his secretary. Derik was chatting in the courtyard with his secretary, giving her orders and sounding a little pissed. The secretary left, and Derik met her gaze.She nodded at Derik and Derik walked up to her and pointed to Charlotte a perfectly packaged portable box. "Charlotte, this is my gift to you."Charlotte smiled and waved her hand. "It's enough that he did well; that is enough gift for me as his teacher. This is not necessary."Derik smiled, knowing she wasn't going to accept it like in the past, but he secretly hoped that she would."Alright, I will treat you to a meal, the least I can do," he said, withdra
"Mr. Miller, what are you saying? Couples!""Derik, what is going on?" Rebecca asked, her brows furrowed."You heard me right! Come here, Charlotte!" he said, walking closer to her while she was standing in a daze. "Have a seat and stop being shy. After all, my siblings here will soon be your family when we get married.""Mar..." Charlotte wanted to utter, but Derik instantly interrupted with a clearing of his throat. "Ahem!""Brother, when did you and Miss Charlotte become a couple?" he asked, really confused."Oh, Vincent, it has been for a while now, but Charlotte here wanted to keep it a secret.""Really!" he leaped up. "You guys are... couples?"He went over to Vincent while patting his shoulder. "We are really in love with each other, as you can see."Meanwhile, Charlotte was totally confused. The Miller's brother was killed at the hands of the Lockwoods? How could that be? What happened? Is that why they have hated each other for years?Vincent's sudden scream brought her back
Charlotte's POVWalking down the dormitory, I couldn't help but reflect on what Derik told me, the lockwoods killed their brother and held Rebecca captive? why? what happened? Those questions keep replaying in my head but no one to answer it but I will find out. Even if it means doing my own personal investigation.It was when I bumbed into a creature that my mind came back to the now. Standing in front of me is a man, his fancy shoes directly pointed at me, who could that be? i wondered before hearing my name"Charlly" Isn't that Ethan's voice? That snake that I once viewed as my brother? That same person that almost raped me and collided with my Dad to sell me to a rich man? anger boiled in me thinking about itI raised my head in annoyance, "Charlotte we need to talk" He said again"Who said I want to talk you?" I replied walking away with my brows furrowed"Charlotte listen" He added trying to stop me by touching my hands"Don't touch me! How dare you show your face to me after
"Miscarriage? what are you talking about?""Don't act Dumb Charlotte! Mia said you caused her miscarriage. you poisoned her tea!'' By the time he had finished that statements, students were already gathering round the scene, while others gasped another group brought out their phones to record.It made sense if Charlotte really poisoned Mia to cause her miscarriage, after all, she slept Her boyfriend.By this time, Bella was foaming with Rage as she clenched her fist together in annoyance, her eyes was red "How dare you come in here to accuse her Alex?""she will pay for this" Alex yelled back"Pay for what?" Bella added, "pay for all the lies mia told you? Do you really think she is capable of poisoning another person? You might not be together anymore but at least you should know what she can and cannot do!" "What?"you are so Dump Alex, you are so stupid!"Alex eyes was less in fury here here and he looked so confused, "Charlotte!""Alex! I would never cause Bella to miscarry, I kno
Charlotte stared into space for three hours, she wanted to be alone and now she has gotton it even at a better place, she wanted to really scream and cry but tears just danced on her face.She has always been an independent person all her life, she was almost raped by the person she called brother and almost sold by the Lockwood but now she is going to be kicked out from school. She has to stand up for herself, four years of hardwork can't just go in vain without a certificate to beholdshe buried her face on her laps as she though of how helpful Derik has been, even though his reputation is known to be a jerk, he might not actually be a jerk to her after all. He has helped a lot and she feels so grateful to him.When she felt like she has cried enough, she stood up to go and met Derik patiently waited for her in the car, "Mr. Miller, you are still here" she exclaimed in surprise as she walks towards the car"You are so hard to fathom, sometimes, you call me by my First name, and somet
"Mr. Miller, stop! Where are we going?" Charlotte abruptly stopped, forcing Derik to halt too. "What you just did back there, what was that all about? And who are you?" Charlotte asked, looking confused. Derik raised his eyebrows in pride. "I am your guardian angel, can't you see?" Charlotte didn't reply but only stared at him, making him force more words out of his throat. "Listen, I am the overall head of this school. It was owned by my brother. When he died, the school became mine." "Your brother? The one, the Lockwoods?..." Derik gritted his teeth in hatred, while Charlotte only stared at him, short of words. "I'm so sorry!" "It's okay! Get in the car!" "But why didn't you tell me about your authority in this school? You should have told me at least!" Derik leaned closer to her. "Are you angry?" "Angry? Of course not! I'm just... just... surprised," she said as she looked away, realizing that she might have been a little bit angry. "You are free to get angry! It makes you