This time around, it was Charlotte's turn to be taken aback. She hadn't expected Raina to transform into a different person so quickly.

"Miss Charlotte, this way please," Ophelia motioned for Charlotte to follow her.

Before she could refuse, Raina had already turned and left. Immediately after, a few burly maids appeared out of nowhere and circled her menacingly.

Enveloped by their imposing spirit, she had already lost.

Under Ophelia's guidance, Charlotte arrived at a small three-story villa in the garden.

As soon as the group stepped through the door, Charlotte was immediately seized by two of the maids. Then, Ophelia walked up to her and confiscated her purse and phone. "What are you doing?" Charlotte flew into a panic.

'T m afraid we'll have to impose on Miss Charlotte here for a few days. Madam has ordered that Miss Charlotte may leave once she thinks things through."

With that, the two maids released their grip on Charlotte and left, slamming the door shut behind them.

Everything seemed to have happened in a fleeting moment, just like what one would see on TV.

Was she under house arrest?

Instinctively, Charlotte scanned her surroundings warily.

her long to realize that this house was built specifically to imprison people. It may have looked like a villa from the outside, but it was no different than a prison cell on the

for lighting purposes, there

left with

sofa and waited for someone to

by at noon to deliver her

onto her and tried to exit with her. "Let me out," she demanded. However, she froze in her tracks and her grip loosened when she reached the door. She stared

employer. This is illegal; I can sue you

yelled, everyone she met stayed hard-hearted. They

loud until her voice turned hoarse.

her chance to recover Emerson Corp. How would she

an eye while Charlotte was

desk. She stared piteously at a busy police

has gone missing. Please help me

once, the officer's heart melted at this sight. He wiped the tears from Sheryl's eyes and asked in a comforting tone, "Don't worry, kid. Tell me, where did you get separated from your mother?" Sheryl pouted as more tears formed in her eyes. "I didn't get lost. It's Mommy who got lost. She hasn't been home

have you tried calling

can't get

Sheryl and was surprised to

abandoned child? But who would ever throw away

a moment and asked, "Do you by chance have your father's phone number? Or anyone

in serious thought and

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