Wilson Corp.The conference room door swung open, and Griffith walked out of the group, followed by a group of people. Arthur was following closely behind him, reporting on his afternoon schedule. After arriving at his office, Griffith took off his coat and heard Arthur ask tentatively, "What did you have for lunch today, Mr. Wilson?"Griffith furrowed his brow and glanced at him.Arthur smiled and explained, "It's the 15th today."Griffith finally remembered that Charlotte would bug him all afternoon every 15th of the month, bringing him homemade lunch.Considering their current relationship, Arthur felt Charlotte might not show up today. He could not say that outright, so he said, "Perhaps, she'll come?"Griffith's expression remained the same. He tossed his cufflinks on the sofa and responded, "When hasn't she come?"'Probably not today,' Arthur thought to himself."Should I reserve your time in the afternoon?" he asked."Yes."Griffith was looking through some documents w
Charlotte was livid and about to say something, but Griffith had already hung up.Meanwhile, back in the conference room, Katie said to Griffith, "Griffith, the documents are all ready. We can start now."Griffith looked at the big screen and nodded in response. Katie was overjoyed, and all the disparity and anxiety she felt after returning to the country disappeared. She knew that the connection between them would never change as long as the past and that person remained. Charlotte was nothing compared to that person. She sighed with relief, returned to her seat feeling content, and said to Gabriel, "Mr. Stone, we can start now."…Unable to get Gabriel on the case, Charlotte had no choice but to look for someone else. After walking around for a while, she got tired and sat in a restaurant. Placing an order, she glanced out the window and saw a Pagani parked outside. A man with long legs emerged from the car and spotted her looking at him.He was none other than Simon Lewis. Befo
The photo was old and folded in half. It was a photo of teen Charlotte standing next to a strikingly handsome young man. Simon smiled and sat up straight."Don't want your handbag back?" he asked.Charlotte casually said, "It's a knock-off. You can have it if you like it."There was a bunch of junk inside the bag she had meant to get rid of anyway."Alright." Simon nodded, adding, "You're quite an interesting character, Charlotte."After exchanging a few words, Charlotte hung up directly. She could not figure out how Simon got her number. However, based on the rumors about Simon, she blocked his number to avoid unwanted trouble.When she returned to the hospital, the elevator was under maintenance, so she had to climb the stairs. After a few floors, she leaned on the railings to catch her breath. She let out a sigh, feeling hopeless at her predicament. Suddenly, she noticed a large bloodstain on the floor, reminding her of the young man who had attempted suicide. She realized man
Charlotte had always maintained a distance from Mariah. Unlike her daughter, Michelle, who was overbearing and arrogant, Mariah was reserved and mysterious. Mariah slightly nodded at her and went to the side to peel fruit for Francine.Francine was delighted to see Charlotte. Both of them had a conversation, with Mariah interjecting occasionally. The night grew dark, and Griffith had yet to arrive. Concerned that Francine might be displeased, Charlotte mentioned that he might be caught up with work.Francine waved her hand and said, "It's alright. Don't worry about him. Let's enjoy our meal."As her words fell, the door swung open, and Michelle entered carrying a tray."Grandma truly favors Griffith. Anyone else besides Griffith would likely be scolded for missing the family dinner," Michelle smiled and said."Michelle," Mariah rebuked her.Francine held Charlotte's hand and responded, "Your brother has worked hard for this family. A little privilege is well-deserved. Speaking of
Charlotte smiled and replied, "I couldn't sleep. I'm waiting for Griffith as well since he might come over."Mariah's eyes fluttered, but she remained silent.Charlotte glanced into the courtyard and noticed unfamiliar faces had replaced the caretakers who usually looked after Francine. She figured she could not get in, so she turned around and left calmly.Something was amiss. Controlling the head of the family who fell critically ill for inheritance was common among wealthy families. Francine was getting old and had heart disease. With the significant shares she owned, her actions were crucial before something happened to her.Mariah was not a simple person to deal with, after all. She had been with Wilson Corp. for many years and was now their CFO. Francine was likely the only faithful family member Griffith had left in this family. She quickly returned to her room and replayed the details in her mind, worried she might be overthinking. Upon further reflection, she decided it wa
Charlotte thought for a moment and calmly said, "Miss Katie, our conversation is being recorded."I'm sure you know how important his grandmother is to him. I advise you to call him immediately! If something happens, he won't let you off even if he's infatuated."After a long pause, Katie said reluctantly, "Wait for me; I'll go get him. He's tired and resting."Charlotte gripped her phone tightly. Her hands were sweaty from nervousness, and she tried to suppress her disgust for Katie upon hearing her response. The ground was covered with weeds causing her to feel uncomfortable. She had not fully recovered from her injury, and it was starting to act up again.Every second felt like forever, and suddenly Griffith's voice came through the phone."What's up?" His voice was cold and indifferent as usual."Your grandma might be sick," she said."How do you know?"Charlotte explained the whole situation at the resort and added, "I'm not sure. You'll have to judge for yourself.""Wher
The car drove back to the resort. Upon reaching the entrance gate, Charlotte leaned weakly against the window and watched nervously. Surprisingly, the gatekeeper let them through. She began to doubt herself, wondering if she was being overly cautious.She looked at Griffith and noticed he did not react as if he had anticipated this. She felt complicated, wishing Francine to be well but afraid she might be overthinking. When the car arrived directly in front of Francine's courtyard, Mariah was waiting at the door. The car door opened, and Charlotte struggled to get out.Griffith glanced at her and said, "Go back to your room."She could not help but think about whether he wanted her to avoid something. When Griffith entered the courtyard, Arthur had instructed two housekeepers to help Charlotte off the car. The resort was shrouded in darkness before Griffith's arrival. However, the lamps hanging on the poles by the side had lit up upon his arrival.Charlotte returned to her room but
It was around four o'clock in the morning. Charlotte huddled on the sofa after attending to her bruises and cuts. Across her, Griffith was receiving an IV drip and taking his gastric medicine.Both of them looked up, and their eyes met. When he furrowed his brow and averted his gaze, Charlotte rolled her eyes at him. After a while, Griffith said indifferently with his eyes closed, "You did well this time."Charlotte felt her heart skip a beat. It was the first time he had praised her since they married, yet they were already divorced. She felt a hint of bitterness and responded faintly."Is Grandma okay?" she asked."She's stable."Charlotte nodded and did not ask further. She guessed it was not a significant issue since there was no conflict between Griffith and Mariah. Perhaps Mariah did not actually make a move. An unexpected situation might have coincidentally arisen and given her the opportunity."You even thought to call me. You're getting smarter," Griffith added.Charlot