Chapter 914: Chapter 914: Continue with the fuss, I’ll accompany you.
"Don’t worry, she won’t pull the same tricks again," Charlotte could tell from Zoe Anne’s voice that something was different about her.
Justin Battleson wrapped his arms around Charlotte’s waist and planted a kiss on the top of her head.
"Make sure to contact me if anything happens, okay?"
Leaning against Justin’s chest, Charlotte nodded her head.
After being affectionate for a while longer, they each headed toward their respective destinations.
Zoe Anne had chosen a rather secluded café to meet Charlotte, and she was sitting by the floor-to-ceiling windows. Charlotte saw her from outside even before entering.
She was wrapped up so tightly, her sunglasses and mask nearly covering her entire face to the point that if not for her designer clothes and the small bag beside her, Charlotte might not have recognized her.
Charlotte walked in and quietly sat down opposite Zoe Anne.
"I thought you weren’t going to come," Zoe Anne said, even though there was a cup of coffee in front of her that seemed to have gone cold, untouched.
"Am I very late?" Charlotte asked, looking down at the menu.
"Charlotte, I’m going to Cethuira," Zoe Anne spoke solemnly.
Charlotte paused slightly but it was fleeting.
She propped her cheek with her hand and looked at Zoe Anne, saying, "So, why did you want to meet me today? Don’t tell me you’re hoping I’d come to see you off."
With a slap, Zoe Anne’s palm hit the table, causing the spoons next to the cups used for stirring to make a clinking sound.
This drew looks from several people around, immediately making Zoe Anne flusteredly cover her face.
"Charlotte, I’ve always hated you."
Only after the surrounding glances had dispersed did Zoe Anne speak again.
"Hate me?"
Charlotte leaned back slightly, watching Zoe Anne with anticipation for her next words.
"Yes, why would Adam Ross fall for you? In what way am I inferior to you?" Zoe Anne said with resentment.
She and Adam were childhood sweethearts, with both families saying she would marry Adam one day, and over time Zoe Anne grew to like him.
But later on, Adam became increasingly frivolous, always the playboy.
Still, her feelings did not change.
Until...
Charlotte slowly raised her head, and even through the sunglasses, she could feel Zoe Anne’s envious gaze.
"I know Adam Ross better than anyone. Charlotte, don’t deny it; if Jack and Chad aren’t yours and Adam’s biological children, why would the Ross Family let you take care of their kids?"
To this day, Zoe Anne was convinced that Adam and Charlotte had children together.
"I don’t have to tell you the reason, but Adam and I are just friends, nothing more."
Charlotte responded calmly, "It was true before, and it will remain true in the future."
"You’re lying!"
Zoe Anne’s emotions surged suddenly, and she even made a motion as if to stand up.
"Charlotte, it’s come to this, and you’re still pretending here? Right, you’re afraid of what Justin Battleson might think, scared he might see you as a woman who’s been with everyone..."
However, before Zoe Anne could finish her venomous words, she was met with Charlotte’s icy gaze.
"If you’re still unsatisfied with your current situation and want to continue causing trouble, I’m up for it."
Charlotte, resting her cheek in her hand, glanced at the wait staff busy elsewhere and ultimately chose not to call her over.
"You!"
Charlotte’s retort left Zoe Anne choked, unsure of what to say.