The next afternoon, Charlotte received a phone call.The person on the other end reported the latest updates on the Gibson Corporation.“Several creditors have filed claims in court. As of now, the company’s total debt has reached 1.3 billion dollars.“As the majority shareholder, Zac Gibson is bein
Floyd roses were known for their vivid colors. They were bold, passionate, and full of life.They also carry a romantic meaning: “You drift casually through my dreams, turning my heart into a garden of fragrance.”After placing the bouquet in a vase, Charlotte remembered what the nurse had told her.
Monica lunged forward, trying to grab Charlotte.But Petra stepped in, caught her wrist, and pressed hard on a pressure point.“Agh!” Monica yelped and stumbled back two steps, her face contorting in pain. She clutched her arm, rubbing it frantically. “What did you do to me? It’s numb—so numb!”The
Just thinking about it now made Monica sick with regret.She scrambled to explain, “It wasn’t like that. I didn’t mean to treat you that way. Charlotte, let me explain. I thought you were just…”She stopped herself mid-sentence.Just what? A poor girl with no background? A gold-digger?She knew bett
It was Monica.But she looked nothing like the woman Charlotte remembered.Every time Charlotte saw her in the past, Monica was impeccably dressed—whether in luxury designer suits or custom gowns, her jewelry always perfectly matched, her hair styled to perfection. She carried herself with the poise
It was a beautiful spring day. The sun was shining, the sky was clear, and the weather couldn’t have been better.Charlotte’s doctor said her wound was healing well, and if everything stayed on track, she could be discharged in about a week.That afternoon, with the sun streaming through the windows