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
Griffith stood by the bed and wiped his fingers with a wet wipe. He caught sight of a head buried under the blanket. He threw the damp wipe into the dustbin and dragged her up. Charlotte glared at him in silence."Does it hurt?" he asked casually. "If it hurts, remember it," he added.Releasing her, he gave a cold look. "Until I publicly announce our divorce, you are still my wife. I warn you, be cautious or else…" he paused, "Whoever touches you will die."A shiver ran up her spine upon hearing those words."I told you, he was the one wh—""I'm not interested in hearing your stories," Griffith interjected.He stood up and tossed her the tube of ointment."Remember the pain you just felt. If it happens again, I'll ensure you remember it for the rest of your life."Gritting her teeth, Charlotte composed herself. She wanted to confront him to make him aware that he had no right to treat her this way since they were divorced. Before she could voice out, he stepped out of the bedro
"Michelle," Mariah hissed.Michelle shut her mouth but remained defiant.Mariah looked at Griffith and said, "Don't bother with your sister's words; she's just ignorant."Ignoring the situation, Griffith simply mentioned that there were matters he had to attend to."Get going now, and take Charlotte with you as well," Francine said.Griffith nodded and bid farewell to Francine before heading out. Charlotte followed suit after exchanging a few words with Francine. Outside the courtyard, Charlotte quickly covered the bracelet on her hand when she noticed Griffith was looking at her."It's a gift from Grandma."Griffith ignored her and walked away on his own. Both of them got into the car and remained silent all the way. Charlotte had to work at the art gallery that day, so she got out of the car nearby. She watched the jet-black Bentley drive away, cussing at Griffith inwardly simultaneously.Thankfully the clothes at the resort were decent enough to meet her work's requirements.
Charlotte never knew it was possible to say such words with sincerity. She struggled for a moment, took a deep breath, and managed to resist the temptation of money."I won't accept the money. Let's be friends instead," she said.Benjamin looked at her, somewhat puzzled."If you don't like cash, I can write you a check," he suggested.Charlotte was rendered speechless. She found him quite amusing."What's your name?""Benjamin."Then she pulled out her phone and exchanged numbers with him."We're friends now, so don't give me a check next time we meet," she added.Benjamin did not respond. He just gazed at her intently.Charlotte smiled and said, "It's getting late, and I must get off work.""Can we meet again?" he asked."Why yes, of course. I'll be here every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday."Suddenly, two men approached them. They were excited when they saw Benjamin. However, their expressions turned hostile when they saw Charlotte."She's my friend." Benjamin's voice
It was Griffth. Seeing his name on the screen, Charlotte had an ominous feeling. When she answered the call, she intentionally remained quiet.Surprisingly, Griffith spoke first. "Has the lawyer contacted you?" "How did you know?" Charlotte was taken aback. "Did you help me find one?""Yes," he responded.Charlotte went to a nearby cafe and sat down, waiting for him to continue."Remember what we talked about last night?" he said.It dawned upon her that he was now reaching out to her for help.She leaned back and replied, "Of course, I remember.""I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself.""Griffith, let me make it clear. We still have half a year left on the contract, which has just begun. I can't do anything too extreme for you. If I offend the Scott Family to the point of no return, I won't be able to survive.""I have your back, so they wouldn't dare lay a finger on you," he said casually.Charlotte hesitated before saying, "Go ahead, I'm listening.""Your family own