Chapter 5 Charlotte's Background

• Does she happen to have any savings?
• The surveillance hiccup and Charlotte's abrupt vanishing made Mike thought she was quite something, or it was hard for him to explain the two matters.
• Feeling restless, Mike ran his fingers through his hair and dialed Sean's number.
• "I don't care how you do it. Locate Charlotte ASAP!"
• He could not believe he could not find her.
• Meanwhile, Charlotte felt hesitant at the entrance of the Goldman Residence.
• She repeatedly withdrew her hand, unsure whether to unlock the fingerprint lock.
• Then, she got a text from an unknown number: 'Ms. Goldman, I did what you asked. I showed those photos on TV, and I even scared Lanie with a toy mouse. She freaked out for like ten minutes, and Mr. Warner's onto her now.
• Mr. Warner found out that Lanie was faking her illness after talking to her doctor.'
• After reading the message, Charlotte's eyes grew cold, and she felt more comfortable.
• Enduring numerous schemes from Lanie, she decided to expose Lanie's deception to Mike, revealing how she manipulated her illness for dramatic effect.
• With resolve, she transferred 150 thousand to the recipient and heard the gate click open.
• ...
• Inside the living room.
• The spacious room boasted mahogany chairs on the north and south sides, encircling a marble coffee table and a grouping of leather sofas at the center.
• On the east wall, a glass cabinet displayed an assortment of treasures like jade, agate, and coral.
• Bookshelves on either side of the cabinet held a collection of notes, novels, and ancient texts.
• By the window on the west side, several mahogany chairs were arranged next to a window featuring intricately carved redwood grills adorned with coloured agates.
• Beyond the glass, the view revealed a charming bamboo grove extending from the living room.
• Charlotte found solace in her father's embrace, shedding tears as she poured out her emotions.
• Her father and three elder brothers stood by her side, sharing in her sorrow.
• "I'm going to give that scoundrel a taste of his own medicine right now!" declared Kenneth Goldman, her impulsive third brother, as he kicked the coffee table in a burst of anger.
• He was about to storm out, but Anthony Goldman, the eldest brother, quickly seized Kenneth's wrist and firmly guided him onto the sofa with a stern expression.
• After adjusting his glasses, he commented, the gleam of his spectacles evident, "That would be too kind to him."
• Both the Goldmans and Warners were esteemed families, operating in separate industries and shying away from the limelight. They avoided media attention and had minimal online presence.
• With Mike's mistreatment of his sister, revenge was inevitable.
• "What about Lanie, the mistress?" The easygoing second brother, Francis Goldman, inquired, his fists clenched.
• He had long desired to confront Lanie the homewrecker, but his family had consistently opposed it. Now, he saw an opportunity.
• Anthony smirked, "Francis is onto something. We can't focus solely on Mike; Lanie needs to be dealt with as well."
• Tapping his thigh lightly, he contemplated with a cold gaze, "Let's strategize how to handle that despicable couple."
• Their affection for their beloved younger sister had been unwavering since childhood, making it unbearable to see her endure any suffering.
• Because of her significance, the family had kept all information about her concealed from the moment she was born, even ensuring her school life remained as ordinary as possible.
• Hence, no one could unearth any details about her.
• "Anthony, drop it," Charlotte said, wiping away her tears and regaining her composure. "I was foolish before, even making a deal with Mike.
• "But thankfully, I've seen the light. I won't be naive in love again, nor will I sacrifice everything for a man."