Her mind went blank for a moment. Then she quickly rushed back to the hallway."Help! Someone has attempted suicide!" she yelled.The doctors and nurses nearby approached her immediately and she led them back to the staircase. She finally got a clear view of the person who committed suicide. The handsome young man seemed to be in his early 20's and was lying in a small puddle of blood that trickled from his wrist. It was shocking to see his face turn as pale as paper.The doctors and nurses quickly lifted the young man onto a stretcher. One of his hands had slipped and was hanging off the stretcher. Charlotte was worried his hand might hit the railings, so she quickly stepped forward to place his hand in a safe position.However, the unconscious young man suddenly moved his hand and his fingers caught hold of Charlotte's bracelet. Before she could react, the stretcher moved and the young man, refusing to let go, broke the bracelet. The beads scattered on the floor, sliding all the
The nurse saw him staring at the string of beads and quickly explained, "Mr. Benjamin has been clutching on to that string of beads all this time. He didn't even let go during the procedure."Picking up the string of beads, Griffith found it somewhat familiar. He looked at Benjamin and asked, "Where did you get this?"Benjamin's eyes lit up, and he struggled to reach out his hand. Griffith placed the string of beads in his hand.Eli said jokingly, "Could it belong to the girl that found you?"Benjamin pursed his lips and nodded.Griffith raised his brow and asked, "Do you want to meet her?"Benjamin was lost in thought. He vaguely remembered that when he slit his wrist, there was a brief moment of clarity before he fainted. He wanted to live, but his consciousness was drifting away. Suddenly, he heard footsteps descending from the staircase and saw the silhouette of a woman before everything went dark before his eyes.Griffith patted him on the shoulder and said, "Once you get b
Charlotte went to the indoor area and searched for the room number. The room was empty and the wait staff told her Griffith had driven off on a golf cart. Deciding to look for him at the golf course, she grumbled about having to walk so far because of him.The sun was shining brightly in the sky and it had rained yesterday. The grassy field was filled with a fresh scent, and the air was hot and humid. Drenched in sweat, Charlotte finally spotted Griffith's golf cart. She quickly ran down the slope to stop the golf cart.Griffith was sitting in the passenger's seat; he was surprised to see her. He extended his foot to step on the accelerator. The golf cart suddenly accelerated and drove past Charlotte. She had just made it to level ground and was left gasping as she watched him zoom past her.Charlotte was furious. Then she noticed Arthur driving another golf cart following behind them. Her eyes lit up and she chased after him. The poor guy was startled. He quickly turned the steerin
Griffith took off his gloves and threw them on the coffee table, then sat back on the sofa."I've underestimated you. The tricks you employed in the past were nothing," he said in a deep voice.Charlotte smiled and sat across from him."Thank you for the compliment. However, I don't have any ulterior motives."Saying that, she pushed a plate of fruits in front of him."Have some fruits to cool down."Griffith shifted his eyes on the plate of fruits."Don't feel like eating them?" Charlotte poured a glass of juice for him. "How about some fruit juice then?"He looked at her and said indifferently, "What exactly do you want?"Charlotte smiled and crossed her arms. "I'm asking you to find a time to settle the divorce.""I told you, I'm busy," he replied."Then make time for it."Griffith smiled mirthlessly. "Are you planning to stick around if I don't agree to make time for it today?""It wouldn't be good if I keep bothering you when Eli is back, right?" she said."No need t
Charlotte knew he had no feelings for her and had long given up hope. However, after waiting in vain for three years, hearing him say those words still hurt her.She took a deep breath and deliberately made some noise opening the door before she entered the room.Eli paused and glanced at her then politely excused himself."I'll go upstairs. We have another meeting soon, so join us as soon as you can," Eli said before leaving.The couple was left alone in the private room. Before Charlotte could speak, Griffith said, "Arthur will take you to pick out some clothes.""What?" Charlotte said."I have a meeting in half an hour, and I'm in need of formal attire. Pick a conservative tie for me."Charlotte shrugged and replied, "Mr. Wilson, have you forgotten why I'm here?"Griffith got up and walked past her, adding, "Make sure the shirt is black."Charlotte gritted her teeth."Griffith, I…""Every minute you delay reduces the possibility of me finding time," he interjected.Charl
Charlotte was furious, but there was nothing she could do. She wanted to return to the hospital, but Griffith ordered her to return to the mansion."You haven't come home in days. Are you planning to let everyone find out we're getting a divorce?" he said.Charlotte cursed him inwardly. However, considering the consequences of the news spreading that they were planning to get divorced, she obliged and returned home.She slept in a separate room, but Griffith did not come back home that night. It was only the next morning that he came home. He was sitting at the dining table when Charlotte came down for breakfast. She deliberately ignored him and sat at the other end of the table.Griffith looked up and saw what she was wearing. "What are you wearing?" He furrowed his brow.Charlotte was taken aback.She wore a sleeveless black dress that featured a zipper at the cleavage. The zipper was left open halfway, so her cleavage was slightly exposed."I'll wear a coat outside," she re
Sitting in the car, Charlotte could not help but recall Griffith's words, which made her furious. She arrived at the private banquet alone. It was only 10 o'clock in the morning, but many rich ladies had arrived. Charlotte headed to the private room on the first floor where Nora had booked a private spa session for the ladies.The room fell silent as Charlotte walked in, quelling the previously lively atmosphere. Sensing something was amiss, Nora who was in the middle of her spa session opened her eyes and saw Charlotte. She pressed her lips and said indifferently, "Oh, you're here."Charlotte nodded in response.Nora waved her hand and said, "Why don't you join the spa session as well."Charlotte smiled and declined politely, "I'll just have something to drink instead." She did not want to redo her makeup after all.Nora thought she was being petty; no wonder she could not fit in this circle. Charlotte sat down and decided to scroll through her phone to kill time. However, as soo
The woman patted her daughter-in-law's shoulder and said, "My daughter-in-law is pregnant, and I've already told her to stay away from that jinx."The group of women continued to speak ill of Charlotte.Embarrassed, Nora removed her facial mask and tossed it into the dustbin.Charlotte did not return to the private room immediately after she took the handbag. She had a couple of champagnes to stall time. Suddenly, she received a message from Griffith.Griffith: [Where are you?]Charlotte: [At the tea party.]Griffith: [Be cautious out there. If you embarrass yourself, you'll have to bear the consequences.]Charlotte rolled her eyes and downed the remaining champagne in her glass. Just as she was about to head back to the private room, she received a few photos from Ava. They were photos of her mother's purple set of jewelry.Ava: [Charlotte, guess whose name is registered under it?!]Charlotte: [Whose?]Ava: [Griffith Wilson!]Charlotte was shocked.Ava: [He might be planni