Chapter 166
Hans shivered, unable to help himself.
“Anthony, if you keep holding Ms. Main like that, what if
What if someone snapped a picture and it ended up all over the internet?
Anthony glanced down at Charlotte, curled up in his arms like a kitten, looking so small and quiet. “Shh.” He smiled, lifting the jacket higher so it covered her face, letting only her dark, shining eyes peek out.
He didn’t mind being recognized, but Charlotte was still so young, still in school. The last thing he wanted was for her to get pulled into any of this.
He carried Charlotte into the taxi, slid into the seat, and settled her right back on his lap like it was the most natural thing in the world.
Charlotte tipped her chin up, whispering, “We’re safe now.” There was really no reason for him to keep holding her like this.
“I know.” Anthony’s lips curved into a small smile. He leaned in close, his warm breath brushing against her cheek. His voice dropped low and soft. “Honestly, I just want to hold you, Lottie. Will you let me?”
Charlotte breathed in his scent and felt her cheeks burn. Her heart thumped wildly, but she forced herself to look away and pretend she was calm.
What a sneaky fox-always acting first, asking permission later.
…
At Imperial Heights, Anthony carried Charlotte to her room and laid her gently on the bed. He knelt down beside her, his voice quiet and kind. “Did I scare you?”
Charlotte hesitated, then gave a half-hearted nod. “Who were those people? Why are they after you?”
Anthony picked up a warm towel and started wiping her fingers carefully. He didn’t look up, just gave a little smile. “There are plenty of enemies in business.”
Today’s trouble probably came because Nine, the hardest person to pin down, finally took the job. Once
Nine finished building the ne
anti-inusion software, their A robotics tech would be safe from foreign hackers. If their core technology stayed protected, the new robots they were working on could change the entire medical field.
Enemies were everywhere. Tonight was just a taste.
Charlotte watched him, lips pressed together in a worried pout.
“A lot of people want me dead,” Anthony said, sounding almost cocky. “But not one of them can actually do it.”
He set the towel aside and reached up to gently pinch her cheek. “So don’t worry, Lottie. As long as I’m here, I won’t let anyone mess with you.”
Charlotte’s pretty eyes lifted to his face, staring at him so intently her gaze seemed to darken.
“It’s late. Time to sleep.” Anthony was used to her staring at him like that, never showing what she was thinking. He pulled the blanket up over her. “Good night, Lottie.”
“Good night.” Charlotte clutched the covers and slowly closed her eyes.
When she heard the door click shut, she sat up against the headboard and pulled her tablet from under the pillow she opened the Find website: The client had already agreed and transferred two hundred million into her account.
Charlotte arched an eyebrow, then sent the money straight to the institute.
Adonis: Charlotte, the money’s in! And there’s even a bonus. I’m about to cry from happiness.
Charlotte smiled to herself, thinking
about the car crash earlier. Her
fingers flew over the screen as she
palled up the accident surveillance
footage and dropped it into the group chat.
Nine: By tomorrow morning, I don’t want that foreign conglomerate to exist anymore.
Adonis: Charlotte, what did that company do to you? You’re going to wipe them out overnight?
Nine: They messed with my people.