Both the Research Institute and Ryan Easton were busy, so Kevin Clark stayed with Charlotte Lane on the drama crew for one day before leaving.
He left on his own, while the two children stayed behind.
In his words, they stayed to protect Charlotte Lane.
Fortunately, the two kids were easy to deal with, and the drama crew and Anisa Cooper would tend to them. Christopher Clark came over before Kevin Clark left.
âHave some water.â After one scene, Charlotte Lane was having her makeup touched up. Christopher Clark went over and handed her water.
Charlotte took the water, drank a sip, and said, âTake the two little ones back this afternoon.â
Christopher Clark looked at her, his face full of confusion.
âI find it a bit annoying to have you all around all the time.â Charlotte Lane said indifferently.
Christopher Clark: ââ¦â¦..Iâve been here for less than twelve hours.â
âIâve been dealing with you for over a decade.â Charlotte Lane replied.
Christopher Clark looked at her, trying to stir up some guilt.
Charlotte Lane turned her back to him and ignored him as her makeup artist continued touching up her makeup.
Christopher Clark: ââ¦â¦â
Looking at her back, Christopher Clark lowered his head and smiled. He was about to go to her when he saw someone approaching, so he restrained his smile and looked at the newcomer.
Charlotte also heard the footsteps and looked up.
Alex Martin came over, his eyes landed on Charlotte, and he smiled gently, âBrook Sister, letâs have lunch together at noon and discuss the afternoonâs scenes.â
âWeâll have plenty of time to discuss during the afternoon shoot.â Charlotte Lane replied.
Alex Martin said, âLetâs just have lunch then.â
Christopher Clark raised an eyebrow slightly.
No wonder his father specifically told him to keep an eye on this guy named Alex Martin when he left.
âI already have plans for lunch.â Charlotte declined once again.
Alex Martin had a gentle smile on his face, but he clearly didnât believe Charlotteâs words.
Christopher Clark stepped forward and looked at him, âIâm the one she has plans with for lunch.â
Alex Martin looked at Christopher Clark, his gaze lingered on his face for a moment, making an initial judgment about him. He looked a lot like Kevin Clark considering his young age: âWhatâs your name?â
âCharles Amos.â Christopher Clark shook hands with Alex Martin.
âAlex Martin.â
The two men shook hands and let go, but both had felt the calluses on each otherâs hands.
Calluses from handling guns.
âDo you mind if we join you?â Alex Martin asked again.
âNot very convenient.â Christopher Clark refused directly.
Charlotte Lane stood aside, watching both of them as if the matter were none of her concern.
âAlright then.â Alex Martin said to Charlotte Lane, âBrook Sister, if you have time later, letâs have lunch together.â
Charlotte just nodded.
Alex Martin smiled and left.
As soon as he left, Charlotte looked at Christopher, her cold gaze scrutinizing him.
âMom, the way youâre looking at me⦠is a little scary.â Christopher chuckled.
âExplain yourself.â Charlotte instructed.
âIâm not too clear on the specifics.â Christopher Clark admitted honestly, âMy dad just said to keep a close eye on him.â
Charlotte glanced in the direction where Alex Martin had left and remained silent.
âMaybe⦠my dad is just worried about being left out.â Christopher Clark speculated.
âSo thatâs why you donât want to leave?â Charlotte asked.
âPartly. Mainly, I think the drama crew is fun.â Christopher answered, âIâll take advantage and have a few lazy days.â
As a child, Christopher didnât notice it, but as he grew older, he felt a great pressure from his elders.
His parents were too outstanding, and if he didnât work hard, he wouldnât even be on par with a salted fish.
So he has been working hard for years, setting high standards for himself and rarely having time to relax.
âAs long as you donât mind the two little ones, itâs up to you,â Charlotte Lane said.
The two chatted casually for a bit, and when the director called for shooting, Christopher went to see Anisa Cooper with a cup of water.
âBrother, look.â Ethan Clark suddenly ran up to him, holding a ball of mud in his hands as if showing off a treasure.
Christopher looked at Ethanâs two muddy hands, and smears of mud on his clothes and face. The mud on his face was somewhat dry, and cracked when he smiledâ¦
After looking at Ethan for two seconds, Christopher couldnât help but laugh for a moment before quickly covering his laughter with a light cough.
He squatted down and looked at the mud ball in Ethanâs hand: âThis isâ¦â
âA little rabbit,â Ethan said proudly.
Christopher took a closer look, but he couldnât make out anything, not even the rabbitâs ears, âIs it⦠really?â
âYeah,â Ethan said, âI made a little black rabbit.â
Christopher nodded and encouraged: âWell, thatâs good.â
He never understood why under the strong genes of his parents, his younger brother would be so unskilled with his hands.
Ethan laughed: âI think itâs good too. I made a lot over there. Once it dries, Iâll take them all home.â
âAlright,â Christopher said, âMake more, and have Dad load them in the pickup truck.â
Ethanâs eyes widened: âAre you sure Dad wonât hit me?â
âItâs fine,â Christopher gently wiped the mud off Ethanâs face, âIf Dad lays a hand on you, Iâll take you and run.â
âOkay.â
âLetâs go wash up first, itâs almost time to eat,â Christopher said, âWhereâs your sister?â
âSister is helping me with the mud.â
Christopherâs mouth twitched.
My little princess is actually playing with mud!!
â¦
In the afternoon, the scenes were later, so Charlotte Lane and Anisa Cooper took the three kids out to eat.
After the meal, the five of them left.
Christopher held Isabella Clark, walking a little behind them.
Isabella took out two hairpins from her small bag: âBrother, which one looks good today?â
âThis one,â Christopher held her with one hand while pointing to the hairpin with the other, âIt matches todayâs outfit.â
âAlright, Iâll wear this one,â Isabella smiled, âUncle Morris got it for me. He bought me several, and today I brought out two.â
âSo these two are the best-looking ones?â Christopher smiled.
Isabella covered his mouth: âBrother, be quiet. This is a gift from Uncle Morris.â
Christopher laughed: âI got it.â
Brother and sister chatted happily as they left.
The corridor quieted down, and the door to a private room was pushed open, and Alex Martin walked out.
He looked in the direction of the departing group, hesitated for a moment, and turned to the person next to him: âDid you find any information on that kid?â
âNo,â the person beside him said, âBesides the people with the same name as Charles Amos, we couldnât find any information.â
âWhat about the Clark Family?â
âAll information from the Clark Family is unavailable, their systems are covered, and we canât get in,â the person lowered his head, âWe tried to force our way in, but we were traced back.â
Alex Martin laughed, âThis person⦠is even more interesting than I thought.â
âYoung Master, Charlotte Lane is married and has two children, and she is the Clark Familyâs madam,â the person next to him continued, âOur family wouldnât approve.â
âWhatâs wrong with being married and having children? Canât the Chuinen Family support children? Does it hinder my love for her?â Alex Martin raised his eyebrows, âAre the Chuinen Family⦠afraid of the Clark Family?â