"No, I didn't steal anything."

Although she was still clueless as to why this man was standing before her, Charlotte would never succumb and admit something she did not do.

"Great." With that, Shane nodded and didn't speak a word further. No one could tell what was going through his mind.

At this moment, everyone in the banquet hall was taken aback. At once, they were prompted to view Charlotte through different lenses.

Who was she?

How was she related to Shane? Who was she for him to initiate a conversation with her?

Behind him, Yuliana instantly recognized Charlotte's mottled dress.

She was floored, but Elaine abruptly pulled her aside.

"What's going on? How did Shane and Charlotte get to know each other?" Elaine asked fiercely in a low voice.

Ah! She's Ch-" Yuliana almost cried out in surprise. Fortunately, Elaine was quick enough to cover her

appeared, yet Yuliana was still in

had no evidence in her hands. Having Shane to back her up would not help her situation at all. As her train of thought faded, a smile reappeared on

over as the busy man you are," cooed Elaine in a sweet,

attention was

her heart skip a beat. Who would have thought that her boss was related

mean that she

could

claimed that she stole

ugly grimace. She hadn't expected Shane to leave her no way out, let alone

Shane turned to look at Charlotte and asked, "Is

at Shane with

trying

'Isn't he Elaine's brother-in-law?'

man in front of her was a person deserving of her trust. And so,

didn't she?" Elaine declared with a

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