The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family novel Chapter 270

It was no wonder he couldn't find the pebble after that day, he had dropped it! Coincidentally, or rather, unfortunately, Loreen had picked it up...

How could he explain it? Damn... 1

Charlie bit his lips sheepishly and said in a casual tone, "What do you mean? It's just some ordinary pebble.”

Loreen looked Charlie in the eyes and said sternly," Don't lie to me! Zachary has already told me that this pebble is yours-it’s the rare, one and only peace and wealth pebble!" 5

Charlie pursed his lips and looked away, silently cursing Zachary for spilling the beans!

Since Loreen had grasped the conclusive evidence, Charlie could only confess with a reluctant nod, "Okay, fine, I'll admit that I was the one who rescued you at the Aurous Bistro, but I was simply around the neighborhood when I saw you! Please don’t tell Claire!" 4

He fell silent after confessing. They stumbled upon an awkward silence for a while.

Charlie felt quite embarrassed and awkward. He didn't know how to face Loreen since his great effort o f concealing his identity had been exposed to Loreen. 2

Loreen, on the other hand, felt a surge of turbulent

waves crashing inside her. Her mind was chaotic with complex and troublesome thoughts.

Loreen stared intensely at Charlie. Her mouth gaped and shut several times and she was unable to blurt a word. Finally, she mustered up the courage, took a step forward, and stood about a fist away from him.

"Charlie, I... I like you!" 9

Charlie twitched his lips in shock. He took a step back and said, "Loreen, I'm your best friend's husband, you

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Loreen gritted her teeth and uttered, "So what? I know you and Claire don’t have any feelings for each other! You guys got married purely because of her grandfather. So, I'm not stealing my best friend's husband-technically, I'm stealing her fake husband." 4