Single Mom's Sweet Husband by Charlotte

'Private matters?' Charlotte wondered.

Charlotte stared at Shane, puzzled. "Mr. Fuller, what private matters could there be between us?"

They had only crossed paths as many times as one could count on their fingers, and it wasn't like they spoke much during those occasions. How could there possibly be private matters between the two?

"It seems you don't plan to thank me for helping you at the Emersons' banquet. Perhaps Ms. Emerson isn't quite as educated as I'd hoped."

"You..." Charlotte stumbled backward in astonishment from Shane's effortless disclosure of her identity. However, he grasped her wrist firmly.

Shane narrowed his eyes at her. Still latched onto her wrist, he marched out of the building and stopped in front of his car. In one swift movement, he pulled the door open and stuffed her in.

Then, he walked around the front of the car and climbed into the driver's seat, immediately starting the engine.

The duo was all alone in that narrow space. Charlotte felt her breathing grow heavy and she couldn't help but clutch her seatbelt tightly.

She had no idea what Shane was going to do next.

"Where do you live?"

"Flowerbed Residence."

the atmosphere seemed to weigh down on her. She chastised herself in her

his way to their destination. Before Charlotte could come to her senses, they had arrived at the

"We're here. Get off."

really did send her

a while to process what happened, she alighted

back seat for her bag, fumbling with both hands to grab it. Once he got out, he leaned his back against the car with his long legs crossed. It looked as if he was not in a

you to my humble organization over the Emerson Corporation?" Calmly,

Corporation a long time ago?" Charlotte continued, "Anyway, NC was a good choice too." Shane smiled faintly, watching her keep her cool. She wasn't as serious as she usually was, but this was making it

what you're planning to do next. There's only one thing I want to ask."

"What is it?"

the father

a private investigator to look into Charlotte. He was able to gather information about her since

his mind vaguely remarked that things were probably not

passed," Charlotte