"Mr. Miller, what are you saying? Couples!""Derik, what is going on?" Rebecca asked, her brows furrowed."You heard me right! Come here, Charlotte!" he said, walking closer to her while she was standing in a daze. "Have a seat and stop being shy. After all, my siblings here will soon be your family when we get married.""Mar..." Charlotte wanted to utter, but Derik instantly interrupted with a clearing of his throat. "Ahem!""Brother, when did you and Miss Charlotte become a couple?" he asked, really confused."Oh, Vincent, it has been for a while now, but Charlotte here wanted to keep it a secret.""Really!" he leaped up. "You guys are... couples?"He went over to Vincent while patting his shoulder. "We are really in love with each other, as you can see."Meanwhile, Charlotte was totally confused. The Miller's brother was killed at the hands of the Lockwoods? How could that be? What happened? Is that why they have hated each other for years?Vincent's sudden scream brought her back
Charlotte's POVWalking down the dormitory, I couldn't help but reflect on what Derik told me, the lockwoods killed their brother and held Rebecca captive? why? what happened? Those questions keep replaying in my head but no one to answer it but I will find out. Even if it means doing my own personal investigation.It was when I bumbed into a creature that my mind came back to the now. Standing in front of me is a man, his fancy shoes directly pointed at me, who could that be? i wondered before hearing my name"Charlly" Isn't that Ethan's voice? That snake that I once viewed as my brother? That same person that almost raped me and collided with my Dad to sell me to a rich man? anger boiled in me thinking about itI raised my head in annoyance, "Charlotte we need to talk" He said again"Who said I want to talk you?" I replied walking away with my brows furrowed"Charlotte listen" He added trying to stop me by touching my hands"Don't touch me! How dare you show your face to me after
"Miscarriage? what are you talking about?""Don't act Dumb Charlotte! Mia said you caused her miscarriage. you poisoned her tea!'' By the time he had finished that statements, students were already gathering round the scene, while others gasped another group brought out their phones to record.It made sense if Charlotte really poisoned Mia to cause her miscarriage, after all, she slept Her boyfriend.By this time, Bella was foaming with Rage as she clenched her fist together in annoyance, her eyes was red "How dare you come in here to accuse her Alex?""she will pay for this" Alex yelled back"Pay for what?" Bella added, "pay for all the lies mia told you? Do you really think she is capable of poisoning another person? You might not be together anymore but at least you should know what she can and cannot do!" "What?"you are so Dump Alex, you are so stupid!"Alex eyes was less in fury here here and he looked so confused, "Charlotte!""Alex! I would never cause Bella to miscarry, I kno
Charlotte stared into space for three hours, she wanted to be alone and now she has gotton it even at a better place, she wanted to really scream and cry but tears just danced on her face.She has always been an independent person all her life, she was almost raped by the person she called brother and almost sold by the Lockwood but now she is going to be kicked out from school. She has to stand up for herself, four years of hardwork can't just go in vain without a certificate to beholdshe buried her face on her laps as she though of how helpful Derik has been, even though his reputation is known to be a jerk, he might not actually be a jerk to her after all. He has helped a lot and she feels so grateful to him.When she felt like she has cried enough, she stood up to go and met Derik patiently waited for her in the car, "Mr. Miller, you are still here" she exclaimed in surprise as she walks towards the car"You are so hard to fathom, sometimes, you call me by my First name, and somet
"Mr. Miller, stop! Where are we going?" Charlotte abruptly stopped, forcing Derik to halt too. "What you just did back there, what was that all about? And who are you?" Charlotte asked, looking confused.Derik raised his eyebrows in pride. "I am your guardian angel, can't you see?"Charlotte didn't reply but only stared at him, making him force more words out of his throat. "Listen, I am the overall head of this school. It was owned by my brother. When he died, the school became mine.""Your brother? The one, the Lockwoods?..."Derik gritted his teeth in hatred, while Charlotte only stared at him, short of words. "I'm so sorry!""It's okay! Get in the car!""But why didn't you tell me about your authority in this school? You should have told me at least!"Derik leaned closer to her. "Are you angry?""Angry? Of course not! I'm just... just... surprised," she said as she looked away, realizing that she might have been a little bit angry."You are free to get angry! It makes you cute," h
"So fast?""I have to. And it's best if you don't disclose my new address to anyone," Charlotte said.Bella didn't realize that Charlotte had Derik in mind when she said 'anyone'; she had just thought of any random person."Okay, Charlly."Suddenly, a familiar car appeared in front of her. The door opened, and Derik got out of the car. Just like earlier, he was still holding a bunch of flowers and smiling at her.The moment she saw him, her eyes turned. Derik walked in front of her and handed the flowers to her. "Congratulations, the defense is over." She extended her hand and received the flowers. "Thank you.""Why are you so down? Isn't the result ideal? In my opinion, you are someone who can never go wrong."She tried her best to control her emotions. She pursed her lips and smiled but didn't say anything.Derik frowned. "Looks like you really have something on your mind. What's wrong?"At this point, Bella had bowed her head in respect to Derik before walking out, leaving the two
Charlotte immediately jumped away from him and turned around to glare at him, "if you keep acting like this, I won't be coming around anymore."He looked at her blushing face and didn't make a fuss. He sat down and looked at the food in the lunchbox: a sandwich, chicken wings, fried rice."You did all this?""Sure did. I owe you, so I figured I should repay you properly.""Join me for lunch!" Derik insisted."Oh, no, I just finished eating. I'm stuffed.""Then watch me eat.""Derik!" she exclaimed.Derik raised his eyebrows, as if to say, "What's the problem?""I have work!""So do I. Are you more busy than i am?"Charlotte felt a little embarrassed. "Since you're so appreciative," he continued, "why don't you just stay and eat with me!"At this point, it wasn't a request; it was a command from Derik to her.She picked up her fork and dug into the food alongside Derik. It was obvious Derik wasn't hungry; he just wanted Charlotte by his side as he fed her.He kept offering Charlotte mo
"Charlotte, are you okay?""Derik? Derik!" Charlotte said as she grabbed Derik and hugged him tightly.Derik wrapped his arms tightly around Charlotte, so tight she felt a little discomfort, but she didn't pay much attention to it as her heart was beating fast."Derik, I'm so scared!""Why? What happened? Talk to me!""I miss my mom! Sometimes, she yells my name, telling me she needs to tell me something. I feel so scared that I might never hear whatever she intends on telling me! I'm so scared that the Lockwoods who caused her death will go scot-free. I'm so scared I might end up like..." At this point, Charlotte was already tearing up as she tried to finish her sentence."Shhh," Derik cut her off, "It's okay, Charlotte! Don't feel scared, I am here for you. I will always be by your side. Always remember that, okay?" His tone was steady and reassuring while his gaze was fixed on her. His words somehow comforted Charlotte as she felt more at ease now.Derik hugged Charlotte tighter, an