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
Charlotte never actually wanted his help. She had decided to find a lawyer on her own. Since they would be constantly meeting for another half a year, it was not ideal for them to be on bad terms. Moreover, she had a feeling that her grandfather would probably have her ask Griffith for a favor again soon.With this in mind, she solemnly said, "There are a few collaborations going on between our families. Whether you want to cut ties with the Scott Family or use them for your own benefits, I can assist you.""You?" Griffith raised an eyebrow. "Do you think you can handle the business world simply because you did a good job today?"Charlotte knew he looked down on her."I'm still a member of the Scott Family, after all. If you want to deceive them, I might come in handy, so don't jump to conclusions too soon. I might still have some use."Griffith leaned back on the sofa and smiled contemptuously, "Is this another tactic of yours? Shifting to enticement when seduction fails.""You'
Charlotte was almost falling asleep. She was puzzled to see Griffith glaring at her."What's wrong?" She sat up and asked.Griffith threw his phone in front of her. She looked at the phone and was immediately stunned. The photo was from a long time ago, so long that she could hardly remember. However, memories of another person in the photo quickly resurfaced.It suddenly dawned on her that this photo should not have appeared on Griffith's phone. Simon Lewis flashed through her mind, sending a shiver down her spine.Seeing Griffith's darkened expression, she quickly tried to explain, "Listen, I barely know him. He's the one who's been bothering me.""He's been bothering you, so you gave him your private photo?"Charlotte was rendered speechless.Before she could further explain, Griffith had already approached and pulled her in front of him. His hands were cold as he held her arms, making her afraid to move. She felt like he would strangle her at any moment."Griffith…mmm!"He