Chapter 35

Charlotte :

The next day passes by in a similar fashion. No signs of Della and Anthony tried to talk to me again, but I ignored him. It was hard, but necessary. He needs to know that his hot and cold behavior is not okay.

I sent Harper home an hour ago. Julia told me about the Annual Crosswalk Charity Ball, which is two days from today. Sebastian mentioned it in conversation weeks ago, but I guess I forgot.

I pack up for the day and step out to lock the boutique. Before I can figure out who's in the car idling at the curb, a hand covers my mouth from behind.

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Anthony:

I immediately unlock my door when some bastard puts his hands on Charlotte, covering her mouth with it.

But she slams her head back into his nose and he immediately releases her while another one comes up in front of her, trying to punch her, but she catches his fist and twists his arm behind his back while the other one still clutches his nose. She throws a punch into his alread