Chapter 147 Abyss of Despair

Their faces were filled with flattery she had never seen before. If Charmaine wasn’t composed enough, she might have thought she was dreaming.

Still, she remained cautious.

“I’m not staying. Just give me the card, and I’ll be on my way.”

The only reason she showed up tonight was because of a text from Bennett.

He said the company was facing some difficulties, and his credit was in trouble. The only spare cash he had was a million dollars, just barely enough to cover Jane’s treatment for a year. He wanted Charmaine to hold onto it for safekeeping.

If it weren’t for Jane, Charmaine wouldn’t have come at all.

She didn’t need that million dollars, but it rightfully belonged to Jane, and she was determined to take it

back for her.

“How can you just ask for money right away? That’s so rude, Sophie pouted, covering her mouth.

Charmaine tilted her head and shot back with a mocking smile. “Didn’t you teach me manners? If there’s a problem, it’s with you.”

Sophie wanted to argue, but Bennett quickly cut her off.

“We finally got to see Charmaine. Do you want to drive her away?”

-Turning to Charmaine, he forced a smile. “Charmaine, don’t take Sophie’s words to heart. She’s just blunt

mean any harm.”

to see the highs and lows of life. Honestly,

to her, letting out a long sigh filled with helplessness and regret.

what it’s like to

to play the sympathy card, Charmaine

your acting is impressive.”

rare for Charmaine to offer such a comment. She extended her

who thought he had touched her heart, was nearly infuriated by her

flushed red, but in the end, he pulled out

as Charmaine took it, Bennett held

all your favorite dishes tonight. Stay and have a meal before you

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the table

these are my favorite dishes?”

voice made them freeze.

they? The maids said

fish tails, shrimp heads…

+8 Pearls

eat these was because they were all you ever left me. What else was

Sophie looked embarrassed. Bennett hurriedly called the waiter. “We’ll order something else. Charmaine, you can pick whatever you want. Tonight, eat to your

distraction, Charmaine subtly hooked the card with her finger and slipped it out of his grip.

“No need

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