Chapter 288
Naturally, I knew it wasnât me, but I was used to responding.
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He squinted dangerously, revealing a hint of recklessness. âThose whoâve bullied price.â
you.
should
pay some
I laughed lightly. âAnd then?â
âThereâs nothing more.â Frank shrugged, leaning back against the headrest with his eyelashes lowered, concealing all emotions. âYouâve always been on the Wilson familyâs household register. Before Lily disappeared, you were already Charlotte of the Wilson family.â
âBut for some reason, just like Grandma, I occasionally find myself genuinely attracted to you.â
I immediately tensed up, watching him warily.
He was instantly amused, the corners of his mouth lifting in a smirk. âWhatâs with that expression? Do you think Iâm desperate?â
âWell, you never know.â I smiled and tightened my coat, trying to dispel the heavy atmosphere in the car.
He yawned, dismissing it with a single phrase. âSo childish.â
Then, he pulled out an eye mask from somewhere and fell asleep quietly.
The next day was the grand opening of the Charlotte Jewelry.
Several new employees arrived early, brimming with enthusiasm, and the companyâs atmosphere changed immediately.
Megan stood at the door of my office, knocked, and leaned in halfway. âChar⦠Ms. Wilson! The friend who went with you to the concert has come to deliver a grand opening flower basket.â
I found her a little cute, so I said as I stood up. âYou can still call me Charlotte in private.â
Her eyes crinkled in a smile as she nodded vigorously. âOkay!â
Just then, I walked out and saw Jack approaching with a warm smile. He said halfâjokingly, âMs. Wilson, congratulations on the grand opening. May you never forget me once youâve made your fortune.â
âJack, please donât tease me.â
He had slowly taken over the Renolds familyâs business. No matter how hard I worked, I could never reach his level.
The phrase âmay you never forgetâ might be more appropriate for me to say to him.
Jack smiled. âWhy didnât you let me know about such a big event? I only heard about it from Jane.â
âItâs Monday, so everyoneâs busy. I didnât want to bother you.â
As soon as I finished speaking, the newly hired receptionist ran over excitedly. âMs. Wilson, a friend sent a lot of flower baskets. The florist is waiting for you to sign for them.â
âWho sent them?â
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Chapter 288
âItâs from the big boss of the RF Group, 999 of them.â
â999?â
I was puzzled and went to the front desk. Looking out, the front desk and elevator area were filled with flower arrangements taller than people!
Some people were still moving them out from the elevator.
The florist, cheerful and excited, was waiting for me to sign.
Jane also came out of her office to see the commotion, exclaiming, âWhoe
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