'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."

presence, the atmosphere seemed to weigh down on her. She chastised herself in her heart. How could she be afraid

could come to her senses, they had arrived at the entrance of her

"We're here. Get off."

really did send her

process what

leaned his back against the car with his long legs crossed. It looked as if he was not in a hurry

were a well-renowned designer abroad. What brings you to my humble organization over the Emerson Corporation?" Calmly, he raised his eyebrows

Charlotte continued, "Anyway, NC was a good choice too." Shane smiled faintly, watching her keep her

your return or what you're planning to do next. There's only one thing I want to ask." Shane's eyes suddenly

"What is it?"

the father to your

had hired a private investigator to look into Charlotte. He was able to gather information about her since her birth, but they were unable to uncover

mind vaguely remarked that things were probably not as simple

Charlotte replied

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