Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 546 Christopher opened his backpack and took out an exquisitely crafted black Japanese-style bento box. It was a special meal he had brought from the restaurant, filled with premium ingredients-Wagyu beef, sea urchin, and several kinds of seafood Christopher couldn't even name, As he ate earlier, Christopher thought how delicious everything was, wishing he could share it with his sister and mother-but he hadn't dared mention it to Ethan. It was Ethan who had insisted on making extra boxes and reminded Christopher to take them home to share.

Christopher realized Ethan had Charlotte in mind. It was because of her that Ethan had gone out of his way, arranging his school enrollment in Goldmont's city center. Although Ethan seemed outwardly ambitious toward Charlotte, Christopher had observed that every interaction was measured, never crossing a line-always just enough to please. If he truly intended to challenge her, Charlotte wouldn't be able to maintain her composure. "1... really can't reason with you!" Charlotte threw up her hands in exasperation.

Christopher was ---- hopeless in her eyes, and she refused to waste another word She snatched his phone, deleted Ethan's contact, and issued a strict order that Christopher was never to interact with Ethan again. Christopher was furious, sulking silently all the way home. His school wasn't far, and since it was still early with buses available, Charlotte didn't take a cab. The two walked toward the station, one after the other. Suddenly, a gray van screeched to a stop on the side of the road. Several burly men jumped out and charged straight at them.

Charlotte reacted instantly, shoving Christopher forward. "Run!" Her instincts were sharp, but Christopher froze in shock for a few seconds. By the time he realized they were being targeted, it was almost too late. Charlotte was quickly surrounded as well. One man grabbed Christopher by the arm, trying to drag him toward the van. "What do you want?! My brother is just a student! He has no money! If you have a problem, tell me! There are cameras everywhere!" Charlotte shouted, trying to intervene, but she was trapped, hemmed in on all sides.

The streets were empty- calling for help was useless. "You must be Charlotte," said a man at the back, apparently ---- comparing her to a photo on his phone. It was clear now: Christopher wasn't their target-Charlotte was. Charlotte stepped back, and Christopher's voice rang out. Seeing his sister in danger, he charged forward recklessly-only to take several punches. Charlotte, seeing him get hit, surged forward, fueled by adrenaline. "That's right! I'm Charlotte! You've got a problem with me, not my brother-don't touch him!" She tried to reach Christopher, but someone grabbed her arm.

A signal was given, and they were both being herded toward the van. Just as panic overtook her, the man holding Charlotte suddenly let go, crying out in pain as he collapsed. "Don't just stand there! Run!" Charlotte looked up to see Ethan swinging an iron rod, knocking two men to the ground in a single strike. He was dressed in a suit, yet wielding a heavy metal rod with almost wild abandon. He looked completely unhinged, but there was no time to analyze that. Charlotte pointed toward Christopher. ---- "Christopher-!" "Can you drive?" Ethan asked. "I... Lean," Charlotte stammered.

Ethan yanked her behind him, running a few steps before thrusting the car keys into her hand, pointing ahead. His car was parked just up the street. The men he had just knocked down were now clutching their heads and scrambling to their feet. Seeing Charlotte and Christopher about to reach them, Ethan finally released her, shoved her toward the car, and swung the iron rod back into the fray.