Chapter 34 Testing Her

Charlotte froze, her breath catching as a wave of unease swept over her.

“Strawberries? Is Arthur testing me?

Does he suspect I’m faking this?

Where did I slip up?”

Her heart raced, but she kept her expression calm and composed.

After dropping off the refreshments, Grace left, leaving Charlotte alone in the reception room.

Glancing up casually, she spotted a surveillance camera tucked into the

corner of the ceiling.

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Her stomach sank, and she was more certain about her

guess.

Sure, she’d lost her memory, but only about them. Pretending to have amnesia was the only way to avoid his relentless targeting.

Ignoring the fruit and pastries on the table, she picked up her phone and started playing a game, her fingers moving with forced nonchalance.

Minutes later, the door opened again. Grace returned, this time carrying a glass of strawberry juice. She placed it down with a polite smile. “Mrs. Harrison, your drink.”

Charlotte barely glanced at it before responding flatly, “I’m allergic to

you know

was

more, her face

again. This time, Arthur strode in,

was dressed in a sleek silver–gray suit, his crisp, clean–cut hair and sharp features giving him an air of perfection, except for the icy edge in his eyes

me.” He closed the distance between them, looking down at her

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tired of living?”

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a faint smile tugging at her lips. “Why would I fake amnesia? If

paused deliberately, then added, “Besides, it’s not

struck a nerve. Arthur’s expression darkened, his anger simmering just

conveniently erased every

he leaned in, bracing one

chest and the cushions. His eyes

searching for cracks

why were you crying

gaze flicked to her lips, soft,

moment,

have told him

face from the night

why Arthur was suddenly playing

composed herself. “I hit someone with my car. I was scared. Am I not allowed to

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was a flawless excuse, leaving no

for argument.

Arthur found himself at a dead end,

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