Sophia snapped back to her senses. "Ah? No, nothing, Aunt, Grandma, I’ll be going now. Don’t forget to eat the beef!"She hurriedly got up from the couch and rushed out, afraid of being caught and questioned.Margaret appeared anxious.She cut some watermelon from the kitchen and came over, where Robert tried to comfort her. "Don’t always get upset.""I clearly heard what Sophia said just now. She said, 'Is it possible that she’s going to be bullied by his mom again?'" Margaret said, clearly upset. "This is obvious! Candice is being targeted by Charlie’s mother!""This girl just won’t listen. After suffering with the Jackson family, now she’s going to endure with the Clemens family!"Margaret felt heartbroken for her daughter, and couldn’t help but start nagging.Robert replied, "It’s not that she wants to suffer, it’s just that she’s met new circumstances. Unfortunatel
Candice kept a cold expression on her face.She was doing her best to suppress her anger, not wanting to let a person who didn’t matter to her upset her.That was his grandmother, not hers. Why should she let an impolite old lady, whom she had just met, ruin her mood?"We’ll talk in the car."Charlie rubbed her shoulder and led her into the car.Rex glanced at the rearview mirror and silently started the engine.He reached over and pulled down the partition.The car started heading to the Clemens family estate.Inside the car, Candice sat silently, looking out the window, saying nothing.Charlie’s phone rang.He glanced at it, hung up, and turned off the phone.They drove for about ten minutes."Candice, can we talk now?" Charlie turned to her, looking at her profile.Candice didn’t say anything.Charlie paused for a few seconds, then said, "My grandmother has a
Charlie supported Candice as they both sat down.Beatrice and Denny sat diagonally across from them, while Marlene and Ollie casually found seats.The butler had the servants bring some tea and snacks, setting them down."Miss Hale, I was in such a rush yesterday and didn’t even have a chance to say goodbye. I’m really sorry for my rudeness," Beatrice said with some apology, though there was a slight awkwardness in her expression."It’s fine."Candice simply replied with three words, a gentle smile on her face.In her heart, she sighed in relief.Whether Beatrice was genuinely sorry or not was up to the Chairman’s wife to decide. She could feel apologetic or indifferent, and might even have framed her with an unfounded accusation, but hearing this now was already a big improvement.Charlie seemed unfazed by his mother’s attitude, remaining very composed.The rest of the Clemens family also s
Charlie glanced at the message.He smiled with his eyes relaxed, “It’s Marlene’s. Looks like your future mother-in-law has come to her senses.”Candice ignored the “future mother-in-law” comment.She took back her phone and said, “Don’t be so happy yet. Just because she invited me for dinner doesn’t mean she’s come to her senses. Maybe she wants to negotiate with me.”As she spoke, she bit her lip and muttered to herself, “Maybe she’ll offer me some money to leave her son. How much do you think she’ll give?”Charlie: “……”He stood up and lightly tapped her forehead. “Between money and me, you prefer money, huh?”Candice gave him a “don’t be ridiculous, who could compare to money?” expression, as if he was out of his mind.Then, she smiled shyly and poked his chest with one finger, &ld
Candice had returned from the UK and had dinner with her colleagues.She went shopping with Sophia and had barbecue, eating like a little bunny.She had gone to a restaurant with Charlie.Today, Candice had gone to the temple.The photos showed many scenes: people from the Clemens family, the Lawrence family, her friends, and the conflict between Denise and Beatrice. Mary had arrived in Vanclyn...Some photos were taken very clearly, while others were from a distance, possibly taken with a drone to avoid being noticed.All the photos focused on Candice.James looked at the girl in the photos, and a strange feeling surged in his chest.Ever since his return from Vanclyn, her figure had been lingering in his mind. He even subtly probed his mother, wondering if she might have done something back then... After all, Mary was the most trusted personal maid to her.After Rosie’s accident, Mary disappeared. He hadn’t paid much attention at the time, but now, in retrospect, it seemed odd.When
Edward was not pleased.He struck a dramatic pose, one that screamed arrogance. "Have you ever seen such a handsome, mighty, tall, and extraordinarily charming Sticky Rice bun?"Charlie: "…Never seen a Sticky Rice bun with such thick skin."Edward rubbed his face. "You're just jealous of my unparalleled good looks.""Shut up. Your blood’s almost run dry." Charlie couldn’t bear to watch any longer and went over to undo the messy bandages.He rewrapped them properly.Edward, touched, placed his hand on Charlie's shoulder. "I knew you cared about me. Nice, very skilled hands.""Get your paws off me. You’re filthy.""You’re calling me dirty? Do you believe I—" Edward raised his blood-stained hand, aiming it toward Charlie's pristine face.Candice walked out holding a bottle of water.Her heart was in turmoil. She entered the living room, only to be struck by the warm, intimate scene unfolding on the couch. It was so… *dramatic*.Damn the CP vibes!She knew they were straight. She knew it,