When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1679 A Misunderstanding

Sitting in the car, Charlotte rubbed her round belly, let out a satisfied burp, and then sighed. "Mr. Palmer, you're really lucky. Your parent's cooking is so delicious."

"You're such a foodie, you find everything tasty."

Growing up, Eric was accustomed to eating exotic and luxurious foods, thus he didn't find much interest in the meals his parents prepared.

Charlotte complained, "How ungrateful."

She handed the generous monetary gift back to Eric. "Here, this is yours."

After all, she was just pretending to be his girlfriend. Besides, Eric had already promised to treat her to

lunch for a year, so it was only right that she return the red envelope to him.

Eric, however, didn't think much of it. "You keep it. Consider it your remuneration."

"You can just treat me to meals. I can't possibly accept this generous monetary gift," said Charlotte.

"Do you think I look like someone who lacks money?" Eric asked her.

A twitch played at the corner of Charlotte's mouth. Indeed, for the wealthy, this monetary gift means nothing.

stand on ceremony with you. I'll accept

monetary gift to check, but she knew for certain that there was a

This is even

Eric drove Charlotte all the way to the

the Smith residence

getting out of the car, Charlotte

didn't notice someone standing quietly in the shadows,

of the car, she began

inside. Charlotte figured no wonder it was so thick. Suddenly, something rolled out. When she bent down to pick it up, to her surprise, it

that Eric's parents would

would, at the very least, cost hundreds

diamond ring. Charlotte had made

en

wanted to try it on and see how

toward her, he noticed a

was admiring under the light.

have always had a hard time resisting these pieces of

was about to take it down, she noticed Sven standing not too far away. She couldn't help but laugh as she waved at

remained composed. He didn't respond. Instead, he turned and walked

anything amiss, Charlotte simply followed him as