Chapter 117 “You want to try messing with Charlotte? Go ahead. See what happens.” The cold voice cut through the tension in the hallway. Heads snapped up, everyone searching for the source. At the entrance stood a tall, striking guy who looked like he’d just walked out of a magazine.
Chapter 116 No one would even care if she died out here. As for Shirley, she had nobody left except a sickly grandmother. Taking care of these two would be a piece of cake. “Hey, country girl, are you scared?” Dennis grinned, looking like he was itching for a fight.
Chapter 115 Charlotte stood up, gripping her water bottle and leaning on the table with one hand. She kept her eyes lowered, quietly sipping her milk. She looked so calm, so cool, that the whole room seemed to freeze. She didn’t say a word, but somehow, just standing there, she
Chapter 114 He would always have her back. *** Just like that, the physics assessment was only a day away. On the eve of the test, Shirley had Charlotte pinned at her desk, determined to cram as much as possible into her head. “Charlotte, this formula wasn’t on the last
Chapter 113 “I’m just happy my Lottie is such a polite girl.” Anthony handed her the peeled apple, a faint smile curving his lips. “Go ahead and eat this,” he said softly. “I want to show you something.” Charlotte took the apple and bit into it, her bright eyes following
Chapter 112 Helen took Charlotte’s backpack, beaming. “I made some soup for you. It’ll be ready soon.” Charlotte gave her a gentle smile. “Thanks, Helen.” Helen waved it off. “Oh, don’t mention it.” Helen had three grandsons and had always dreamed of a granddaughter. Now, having such a sweet, adorable
Chapter 111 She wore a black hoodie, her long hair silky and straight, with a backpack slung casually over her shoulder. In her hand, she carried a Häagen-Dazs ice cream bar. A breeze drifted by and lifted her hair, revealing a pale, delicate face that was honestly gorgeous. This time,
Chapter 110 “Huh?” Shirley blinked, caught off guard. Charlotte didn’t say anything else. She walked straight over to a cafe nearby, nudged a chair out with her foot, and dropped into it. “Hand me the worksheets.” “It’s way too noisy here… I, um, I don’t think I can focus. Let’s
Chapter 109 The mall was packed. Girls with fan signs crowded the main hall, squeezing in so tight there was barely room to breathe. The noise was wild, shrieks and cheers echoing everywhere. “Kenneth is so hot! Oh my god!” “Kenneth, Kenneth, Kenneth!” “He’s finally performing in public! I am
Chapter 108 Tossing priceless treasures around like it was nothing-honestly, Charlotte had only dreamed about doing something this wild. The bodyguards were loving it, too. They were practically racing each other to see who could throw out the most expensive stuff. In just a few minutes, the attic felt lighter,
Chapter 107 Steven’s face twisted in pain. Elizabeth was on her knees in front of Charlotte. And Charlotte was the one holding all the power. The bodyguards had worked for the Main family for years. They all remembered how Charlotte used to be so timid and quiet. Even the maids
Chapter 106 After washing up, Charlotte stepped into the living room. “Good afternoon, Charlotte.” Helen took one look at Charlotte’s stunning face and almost lost her train of thought. She smiled warmly. “You must be starving. I kept lunch warm just for you.” Charlotte glanced around. Besides Helen and a
Chapter 105 The impact knocked Anthony off balance for a moment. Instinctively, he wrapped his arms around her waist, holding her steady. “Lottie He looked down, taking in the sight of Charlotte clinging to his shoulder, her eyes glazed, her breathing heavy. His lips pressed into a firm line. She
Chapter 104 “Lottie, you’re still a kid. If it hurts, you can cry. If you’re upset, it’s okay to be mad. You don’t have to pretend you’re fine.” Anthony leaned in, gently blowing on her scraped skin. His voice was soft, almost soothing. “There we go. Try not to get
Chapter 103 Imperial Heights. Charlotte made her way home around eight, barely steady on her feet. The grand hall was awash in bright, golden light. Anthony sat on the sofa, dressed in pale gray loungewear, posture straight and composed. One hand rested lazily on the armrest, his eyes focused on
Chapter 102 Everyone rushed for the main entrance, panic turning the crowd into chaos. People pushed and shoved, desperate to get out, but the electronic lock was broken. No matter how hard they tried, the doors wouldn’t budge, from inside or out. “Open the emergency exit,” Jesse shouted, his voice
Chapter 101 “There he is, he’s coming out!” The curvy woman pressed a finger to her lips, then sauntered over to Jesse, her hips swaying with every step. She slipped her arm through his and flashed him a bright, playful smile. They shared a few lingering touches as they headed
Chapter 100 The phone barely rang before a clear voice came through. “Uncle?” Hearing her, Anthony felt his tension melt away. A small smile tugged at his lips, and his voice softened. “Why aren’t you home yet?” Home. He actually called it home. That simple word sent a ripple through
Chapter 99 A bite mark? Patricia’s eyes sparkled. She pushed herself up, a little unsteady, then leaned in close with a grin, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “Did a girl leave that?” Anthony lounged in his seat, tapping his fingers on his phone, not really paying attention. “No,
Chapter 98 Andrew just stood there, sweating bullets, his face going from red to pale in seconds. Like he’d ever have the guts, much less the chance, to actually date her. … The dining hall was buzzing with quiet voices as everyone gathered around the polished mahogany table. Patricia sat