"There's one. He was the mastermind this time." Cole took out some documents and showed them to Charlotte. "Right now, we've already detained them at River City. Few of the leaders had also been captured and we've decided to sue the other participants. As for the ones that were innocent, everything has been arranged forthem. The panda project has also been taken over by a new group of people."
"I'm confident you and Mr. Fuller would handle this well." Charlotte patted him on the shoulder.
Cole adjusted his spectacles and asked, "Would you be so confident if it was just me alone?"
"Of course, you are Cole."
"You're too kind, Ms. Charlotte."
"Alright, don't be too formal with me. I'll go back first. You should take care of yourself."
Cole watched as Charlotte left, then he looked at the coffee beside. He sighed, reached out to take a gulp of the coffee. The bittersweet coffee in his mouth instantly made him feel more energised.
Mr. Fuller really got lucky. If only he had the same luck. He didn't need someone like Ms. Emerson, he just wanted someone cute that would show him concern.
Cole could only sigh and as he continued working.
He was already used to working for Shane so he felt slightly uneasy by her sudden concern.
When the plane landed, everyone went their own way.
Charlotte and Shane went to the mansion first things first when they got back. Charlotte was nervous as she was bombarded with questions from Raina and madam. Luckily, although Raina wasn't particularly fond of her, she didn't hate her like before. Even though she was tired of answering their questions, she still found them acceptable.
After that, Charlotte spent some time with Sheryl. Then, she was so tired, Shane had to carry her to the bathroom.
It was hard enough for her to take a bath, when she was done, all she could do was lay on the bed.
Shane laid by her side and tucked in her hair. "Are you okay?"
"I'm this tired today..." She stretched out her hand and drew some circles in the air.
First, she drew a small circle, then slowly drew a bigger circle.
Shane couldn't help laughing as he leaned over to kiss her forehead. "I won't tease you anymore today. Go to sleep. You can rest at the old house tomorrow."
"What about you?"
"Hayden will come over and give me my medication. I'll also take the day off."
"Alright." Charlotte stretched out her arms and hugged him. "Shane, are we in a relationship?"
A relationship?
Does this count as being in a relationship?
Shane didn't know how to define a relationship so he just said, "It's up to you."
Charlotte's ears turned red and leaned into his arms." Then... we're in a relationship."
"Okay."
It did not take long for Charlotte to fall asleep in his arms. It was mainly because she was too tired. Although she wanted to continue the conversation with Shane, she was too tired to talk.
The next day.
Charlotte had been playing games and watching TV with Sheryl and old madam. Sheryl was so happy to finally spend time with her.
However, Avery called her and said that he wanted to meet with her and Shane.
"Can't we do it tomorrow? I want to spend some time with Sheryl today," Charlotte answered.
"I'll meet you tomorrow but there's also Rick. Are you sure it's convenient at your home?" Avery asked.
Charlotte couldn't take it anymore, so she quickly told Shane about it. He was clearly fine with Avery coming over but Rick was also coming. To be honest, he didn't want Rick to see Sheryl.
His methods of coaxing children were still vivid in his mind.
"If you don't want to, we can meet them outside tomorrow," Charlotte said.
"Let them come."
"All right."
While Charlotte was on the phone with Avery, Shane was deep in thought about one question. Why did he become so petty?
Not only now, it seemed that he had always acted this way when it was with Charlotte but he did not realise this issue before.
After the call ended, Charlotte went up to Shane and asked, "What were you doing just now?"
"I was sorting out the documents."
"You have to rest. Your body is still recovering from the injuries," Charlotte muttered.
"I know."
"I'll go be with Sheryl."
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