Chapter 9 I Will Marry You Thomas hummed in acknowledgment, then said nothing further.
Seeing Thomas leave, Charlotte wasted no time and immediately called for a ride.
In the late night of Javerton, it was easy to get a taxi.
Before Thomas could return, Charlotte swiftly hopped into the cab and drove off.
Oh, just because he told me to wait, should I? Besides, he wasnt losing anything by getting in bed with me.
But when she thought about Thomas, Charlottes gaze suddenly darkened.
She remembered when she was 18, someone had made a move on her, but the person had been strangely gentle.
She wore a mask, unable to see the mans face, and he couldnt see hers.
Yet, that person had promised her softly in her ear, Wait for me, I will come back to marry you.
Of course, marrying her was never going to happen.
That incident nearly ruined Charlottes life afterward.
But strangely, tonight, because of this accident, she had ended up in bed with Thomas.
And somehow, Charlotte had started to associate Thomas with the person who caused that accident years ago.
Is it because of the voice or the atmosphere tonight? Charlotte didnt dare think too much about it.
She closed her eyes, remaining silent all the way until the car stopped in front of her apartment.
She paid the fare and went inside, turning the shower on full blast, thoroughly washing herself clean.
Then, Charlotte thought she would fall into an exhausted sleep.
But in the end, she couldnt sleep at all.
… When Thomas returned, he didnt find Charlotte.
The concierge approached him and said, Mr.
Thomas, this is for you.

Thomas didnt speak, simply taking the envelope the concierge handed him.
He opened it.
Inside was one thousand dollars and a note that read, Mr.
Tom, Thank you.
No further words.
Not even a signature.
For the first time, Thomas felt used.
Moreover, he was the one being paid.
He couldnt quite describe the feeling, but it ended up making him laugh with irritation.
Twice, he had fallen into the hands of the same woman.
This was an extremely rare experience for Thomas.
And that woman was his legitimate wife.
He quickly tossed the envelope, along with the money, into the small compartment.
Then, Thomas drove away.
… Three days later.
Franklin cautiously pushed Charlottes office door open.
If you dont want me to kill you, get out now, Charlotte said with a bad attitude.
Franklin, aware of his position, tried to smooth things over.
Ms.
Charlotte, Im just here to tell you some good news.
Charlotte didnt even lift her head.

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Franklin knew he was in the wrong.
Richard came to apologize in person, Franklin continued without hesitation.
And the Zimmerman Groups case has been approved.
For the next three years, Zimmerman Group will only cooperate with us.
Charlotte finally raised her head.
What did you say? Hes in the reception room.
Franklin gestured toward the room.
Three days ago, after the nightclub incident, Charlotte went missing, and Richard appeared panicked.
Franklin had more or less guessed what had happened.
The next day, Charlotte didnt show up for work, and Franklin didnt dare call her.
On the third day, when Charlotte returned, Franklin had been careful to serve her.
Charlotte hadnt said a word to him.
Franklin knew that when Charlotte was angry, she was like an impenetrable wall.
Before he could think of a way to resolve things, Richard had come knocking at the door.
Charlotte scoffed, no longer holding back, and stood up.
She walked toward the reception room, the click of her high heels making Franklins heart race a beat faster.
Charlotte looked as though she was about to kill someone.
Franklin hurriedly followed her.
… When Richard saw Charlotte walk in, he immediately began to apologize, almost kneeling on the ground.
Ms.
Charlotte, it was my fault.

I was wrong, Richard said, slapping himself a few times.
Charlotte raised an eyebrow.
This is a bit much.
Please, dont take it to heart, Richard said, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at her.
Charlotte was confused by his reaction.
This will never happen again.
If anyone in Javerton dares to oppose you, theyll be going against me, Richard said passionately.
Charlotte was even more confused.
Richard handed over a contract while still kneeling.
He looked at Charlotte as though he might start crying any moment.
This was a far cry from the arrogant Richard who usually caused trouble.
Could he have been possessed? You can do whatever you want with me.
Im begging you for a way out, Richard pleaded, practically on the verge of tears.
Mr.
Richard, how could I possibly give you a way out? Charlotte finally said, furrowing her brows.
Richard, still on his knees, crawled toward Charlotte.
Charlotte instinctively stepped back, pulling Franklin in front of her.
Ms.
Charlotte, all you have to do is say the word to my higher-ups, Richard said, his earlier arrogance completely gone.
Richard is already the vice president of Zimmerman Group.
Who else could be the higher-up if not Thomas? Charlotte couldnt help but laugh at the thought.