Chapter 913: Chapter 913: Charlotte, let’s meet.
Thinking of this, Adam Ross couldn’t help but pinch the bridge of his nose, realizing he had let his guard down regarding the existence of Zoe Anne.
"You are clever indeed," Mr. Ross snorted coldly, yet Adam’s cleverness might not necessarily be applied in the right place.
"It’s all thanks to Grandfather’s excellent teaching," Adam said with a chuckle.
"If you were truly clever, you would marry Charlotte Thompson for me."
Mr. Ross spoke his mind, which nearly caused Ryan Richard, who was drinking water, to choke to death.
Ryan kept coughing, his face turning red, but he couldn’t hide the astonishment on his face.
"What are you saying, Grandfather?" Adam doubted if there was something wrong with his ears.
"Stop playing dumb with me," Mr. Ross shot a glance at Adam and continued solemnly, "Don’t think I can’t see that you’ve taken a fancy to that Thompson girl."
Mr. Ross was an extremely astute man who had single-handedly established the Ross Group in the business world, and even at his age, he was still the pillar holding the Ross Family upright.
Mr. Ross had experienced everything in all these years, and in his eyes, Adam was nothing but a young man, no matter how clever.
And Mr. Ross could see right through his little schemes.
Adam set his tea cup aside and nervously touched his nose, "Those were past affairs, and now I have no thoughts about Charlotte."
Moreover, he had already pursued Charlotte once, and the result of that pursuit was crystal clear to him.
"Is that so? I actually think Charlotte would be a good match for our Ross Family," Mr. Ross said aloud.
"How so? You shouldn’t forget that Charlotte is someone who would even dare to talk back to you. If I were to marry her, with your stubborn temper, could you stand being talked back to a few times?" Adam spoke nonchalantly.
"You little rascal, are you asking for a beating again?" Mr. Ross’s tone rose at the end of his question.
Upon hearing this, Adam quickly backed down, "Grandfather, you want Charlotte to marry into our family for the sake of Jack and Chad Thompson, don’t you? The kids haven’t turned their backs on the Ross Family, there is no need for you to worry."
"But even when they return to the Ross Family, don’t they still have their hearts set on Charlotte?"
"Grandfather, you shouldn’t forget that she has three biological children with Justin Battleson."
Adam’s gaze wavered, and eventually, the corners of his lips curled into a helpless smile,
"Besides, she has already made her choice."
Mr. Ross gave Adam a glance and gestured for his attendants to wheel him away.
Adam’s fingertips gently stroked the warm teacup, and then he sipped the tea, his brow furrowing.
The cooled tea was truly bitter.
...
Although the incident on the internet was still fermenting, it was, after all, about two individuals without much popularity, so it faded overnight, replaced by other news.
But that level of attention was sufficient for Charlotte.
Just as Charlotte was preparing to visit Stardust Garden to see the children, she received a call from an unfamiliar number.
However, the voice on the other end was not unfamiliar to Charlotte.
"Charlotte, let’s meet up," said the voice.
It was Zoe Anne.
Charlotte listened and after hesitating for a few seconds, agreed to it.
Zoe Anne on the line immediately informed Charlotte of the time and place, and Charlotte confirmed she would be there.
Justin Battleson was fixing his cuffs when he turned his gaze towards Charlotte.
"Zoe Anne wants to meet with me," Charlotte said as she approached and picked up the tie prepared on the side, starting to put it on Justin.
At the mention of Zoe Anne’s name, Justin’s brow furrowed deeply.