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Arthur’s words were clear, “We’re a married couple discussing private matters. Don’t you know when to step aside?”

Pete glanced at Charlotte. “I’ll wait for you downstairs.”

“Alright.”

It was when Pete turned and left that Charlotte shifted her gaze back, only to meet Arthur’s cold, piercing eyes.

“What do you want?” she asked, her tone laced with confusion.

Arthur didn’t answer. Instead, he stood up and walked in

another direction.

Seeing this, Charlotte turned to leave.

“Follow me.”

Before she could take another step, Arthur’s emotionless voice came from behind.

Charlotte hesitated. She didn’t want to provoke him, especially now that he knew about Ava, her other weak spot.

She thought, “He’s selfish and self–centered, only concerned. with his own feelings. If I make him angry, what if he uses my grandmother to threaten me?”

Reluctantly, she followed him into a private dining room, where

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was Jacob, whom she had met a few times before, Arthur’s personal assistant during his

Harrison, you’re

stood up with a warm

Arthur responded briefly, pulling out the chair beside him. He gestured toward Charlotte

curiosity. “And this

Arthur replied in a calm tone as he sat down.

grew even more respectful. “It’s an honor to meet you. Please, have a seat. It’s my privilege to host both Mr. and Mrs.

spoke, he raised his glass and took

these business social events and was quite adept at handling them. As they discussed work–related matters, she sat there, and the potential partners naturally wouldn’t

many

Arthur’s eyes, this made her the

shield.

Carlos excused himself to

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to her temples and said, “Arthur, you

loosened tie added a touch of casual indifference to

“I would’ve refused.”

be Mrs. Harrison anymore. I also don’t want to fulfill any duties that come with that title.”

lightly, draping an arm over the back of her chair. His striking eyes gleamed with a faint hint of amusement, and the faintest trace of a smile softened his features. With just a touch

it was all an illusion.

His usual illusion.

knew you’d refuse. That’s exactly why I

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