Chapter 24: Thank Me? Thank Me for Kissing You?
Charlotte looked up, surprised. "No, Mr. Hawkins, I was just playing along."
Frederick kept his gaze on her, his dark eyes giving nothing away.
He was incredibly handsome, and under his intense stare, any woman would feel a stir. Charlotte felt a flutter in her chest.
Frederick leaned in.
He didn't kiss her right away. Instead, he cupped her face, his slightly rough fingers brushing her smooth cheek. Then, he gently brushed her hair.
It was unbearable.
Charlotte couldn't help but let out a soft moan. "Frederick!"
Frederick laughed, "Not calling me Mr. Hawkins anymore?"
His sculpted nose touched hers, their faces so close their breaths mingled.
Frederick could kiss her at any moment.
Charlotte clutched his shirt, her heart racing. She wanted to close her eyes.
But Frederick wouldn't let her. He tugged her hair lightly, his voice husky. "Charlotte, keep your eyes open and watch us kiss."
It was the first time he called her Charlotte, and for some reason, it made her aroused.
She kept her eyes open, her lips trembling, and slowly pressed them to his.
Frederick pulled her close.
In the hospital room, the kiss, which started as a peck, quickly grew more intense.
Frederick was losing control. He whispered, "Charlotte, are you sure?"
Charlotte had a moment of clarity.
She instinctively wanted to push him away, but then she remembered it wasn't their first time. So she kissed him back proactively.
She felt a thrill of revenge!
Frederick ended the kiss.
His pride wouldn't let him go further. He let go of Charlotte and straightened his disheveled shirt. Seeing her flushed and confused face, he said calmly, "Ms. Russell, you're hurt. Forget it!"
Charlotte snapped back to reality, feeling embarrassed.
Frederick didn't let her dwell on it. He pulled out a cigarette, twirling it between his fingers.
After a while, he spoke, "You must be wondering why I didn't stop Chloe from getting engaged to Ethan, given his character."
Charlotte waited for him to continue.
Frederick broke the cigarette, his voice slightly agitated. "Six months ago, Chloe tried to kill herself to be with Ethan."
Charlotte was stunned. She had no idea.
Looking at Frederick again, her voice trembled. "Mr. Hawkins, now I get it! I swear I won't bother Miss Hawkins. This is my way of thanking you."
Frederick was speechless as Charlotte misunderstood his explanation. But, given Frederick's temper, he wouldn't elaborate. He just gave her a long look. "How did someone as clueless as you become a teacher? No wonder you got fooled by a man!"
With that, he left.
Charlotte sat there, dazed.
She picked up her phone, intending to transfer a few thousand dollars from another account to Frederick again, but froze when she saw her account balance.
Not only had Frederick not taken her $18,000, but he had also transferred an additional $100,000 to her.
Charlotte felt a mix of emotions. Despite everything, Frederick wasn't all bad to her, even if he was harsh sometimes.
After some thought, she sent a message.
[Mr. Hawkins, thank you.]
Frederick had just gotten into his car when he received Charlotte's message and saw she hadn't taken the money.
He thought for a moment and sent her several messages in a row.
[Thank me for what? For giving you the pleasure of sex?]
[If it's for the $100,000, Ms. Russell, you can make it up by playing ten games of pool with me.]
[If that's too much, how about staying up late at my place to review cases?]
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