Single Mom's Sweet Husband (Charlotte)

"You said that Sheryl was at her grandmother's. How is she still..."

"Yes, she came over for lunch," Shane replied without a switch of expression.

"You could have told me."

"So that you could come over for lunch?"

Charlotte imagined that scene and thought of the consequences she would be facing if they were seen by others. She would probably be the target of gossip in the company.

She replied timidly, "It's better not to."

Shane seemed to laugh slightly. "I'm hanging up. Work hard."

"Wait a minute."

"Yes?"

"Will any other companies attend the celebratory dinner?" Charlotte asked.

Usually, for these large-scale, invitation-based banquets, people from other companies would be invited.

"The Emerson Corporation will be sending someone over," Shane said purposefully.

"Thank you." Her voice was very soft.

"Do you need any help?"

"This dress is already the best form of help you can provide. I'm not going to bring embarrassment upon NC... and you." Charlotte's voice softened towards the end as she hurriedly ended the call. "How strange," she thought. Being Shane's current secretary, it was normal to say things like this. Why was her heart beating so fast, then?

In the chairman's office on the top floor of NC Company's tower.

Looking at his phone, Shane narrowed his eyes. He leaned back a little and his lips quirked up even more.

Sheryl, who was about to leave with Christopher, ran back to him when she saw him smile. She poked his face with a finger and said, "Daddy, you look so handsome when you smile!" "Do I not look good otherwise?" Shane teased her on purpose.

"You're good-looking either way. When you don't smile, you look like a handsome prince. When you smile, you look like an angel!" The little fellow said childishly. "That's my little cupcake."

Sheryl pointed to her cheek, and Shane bent down to kiss her face.

This time, the little fellow left in satisfaction with Christopher.

This little girl and her mom...

"They're pretty alright," he thought.

The whole company started getting busy in preparation for the celebratory feast.

A huge amount of manpower and material resources have been invested in the purchasing, venue selection and decoration of the banquet.

It even seemed to be grander than the annual party.

Many media outlets released news that the reason NC was holding this banquet on such a huge scale was due to the success of the B round financing.

Based on capital operation, NC Company could have started the funding long ago, but Shane had delayed the plan further and further, even missed the ideal timing for the capital to enter the country.

At the time, Shane's reason was very simple. He didn't want to dilute the shares he was holding on to.

Looking at the computer screen, Charlotte felt a tinge of nervousness for no reason.

She didn't have much knowledge about these. She only knew that once the B round of financing was carried out, the shares Shane owned would decrease.

Once he lost control of NC, the company would have a new owner.

"What are you looking at, being so serious?" Zoe scooted closer to her.

The black and thick font read - Is NC Undergoing an Expansion Once Again, or is it Gradually Dying Out? Decrypting the Mystery behind NC's Upcoming Carnival.

Zoe burst out laughing. "Don't look at such things. They're useless."

"Useless?" Charlotte's expression was blank.

"If the capital operation can be understood easily by mere journalists, what do we need elites for? Mr Gibson is an expert in this field. You can consult him when you're free." "You're the best, Zoe!"

"Stop trying to cotton up to me. I'm going to work."

Charlotte chuckled and clicked on Christopher's profile image, wanting to ask him about matters regarding shares.

She had to know at least a little about these. The Emerson Corporation... was still waiting for her.

Under everyone's watchful eyes.

NC's celebratory feast finally arrived.

The company invited many attractive dance actors to perform for the feast.

People from different companies gathered in a buffet style and chatted with each other in groups.

After spending a long time in the lounge, Charlotte finally finished changing and nervously entered the venue through the corridor.

"Is- isn't that Miss Emerson?"

"That dress of hers was made by Dark Deer, right?"

"Even the chairman's secretary is so rich. If I had known this earlier, I would have switched jobs."

Some of the comments were praises, some were sarcastic, and some were insulting. Charlotte took a deep breath and forced herself to block out the noise.

She came to the crowd and tried to talk to her acquaintances, but realized sadly that there was no one with whom she had a particularly amicable relationship in the company.

Zoe was the only one she was close to, but she was currently chatting with people from other companies.

"I didn't expect our down-and-out Miss Emerson to be this rich."

Just as Charlotte was feeling estranged and anxious, she heard a mocking voice.

She raised her head.

Who else could it be other than her old acquaintance, Elaine?

The woman in front of her had heavy makeup on and was dressed in a black dress. She had a disdainful and superior expression on her face, just like the wicked Queen in fairy tales. Especially the color of the lipstick...

Charlotte couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What are you laughing at?" Embarrassed, Elaine flew into a rage.

"It's funny how some people in their twenties manage to make themselves look like poisoned patients just by wearing lipstick. Didn't you look in the mirror before you came out? You really look like a middle- aged widow."

"At least I'm better than you! You're merely a poor girl who gets what she wants by sleeping with men."

"It's all thanks to my stepmother's teachings. After all, she's the pro in sleeping with men."

"How dare you!"

Elaine extended her hand.

Charlotte stretched out her swan-like, elegant neck and pointed to her delicate face.

"You better think carefully, if you're going to hit me in front of so many people..." Charlotte smiled, but her eyes were filled with stubborn, cold hatred, "You won't be able to save your own virtue even in old age." Losing virtue in old age!

Did Charlotte just use this phrase to describe her, a woman who was less than 30 years old?

Extremely angry, Elaine gritted her teeth and said, "Don't worry, I will turn Emerson Corporation into Lane Corporation. At that time, let's see if you are still able to face me."

"When doves occupy a magpie's nest, the magpie will just build a new nest."

Charlotte was tired of talking to Elaine further and turned around to leave.

Elaine's gaze shifted, and she stepped harshly on the hem of Charlotte's dress with the tip of her high heel.

Due to the dress being pleated, its hem was actually not very long. Upon being stepped on, Charlotte was unable to move.

The gazes of those around her were all fixed on her.

"Beg me." Elaine leaned closer to Charlotte. Her voice was like the poison on the tip of a snake's tongue, sending a chill down the back of Charlotte's neck.

Charlotte gritted her teeth.

"This woman!" She thought.

"Such a scumbag!"

"Don't even think about it."

Elaine stepped on her dress with more force, causing Charlotte to instantly feel suffocated.

With her collar pulled back, she had to move forward desperately to maintain her airflow. However, by doing this for a long time, her gown would definitely be ruined. This was a gift from Shane...

She clenched her fists, then slowly loosened them again. "Elaine, I..."

"Let go."

A cold voice rang out next to her ear.

Charlotte was clearly stunned. Her fingers trembled in agitation.

She finally understood the reason why Sheryl said that "daddy is a superhero".

In the face of despair, he was really a superhero.

Elaine didn't expect Shane to appear at such a time. She withdrew her foot in a panic and tried to explain.

"Both sisters are equally disgusting." Shane's words caused her to give up on winding up excuses.

He looked at the person in his arms, his eyes exuding a rare gentleness.

Charlotte's body went limp. She couldn't help but grab his collar with both hands, lowering her head as tears silently flowed down her face.

Shane's eyes turned cold in a split second.

"Elaine, do you wish to cancel the cooperation between NC and the Emerson Corporation?"

Elaine quickly calmed down and put on a standard, polite smile. "Mr Fuller, you have misunderstood me. I'm just disciplining my 'daughter'."

The Emerson Corporation was as strong as the NC Company.

However, Shane had a very wide social network.

This was also the reason why Timothy had to make Shane join his side when he was still alive.

Even in the past, Timothy would not have chosen to offend Shane, let alone now, when the Emerson Corporation is in her hands.

It was better not to get on Shane's bad side.