Chapter 365 Are you with Frederick (Part 2)
Ethan's face was all serious.
Maria figured out why, sighed, and let him in.
Right then, Charlotte popped out of the bedroom and saw Ethan. She was kinda shocked for a sec.
Their families were tight, and she liked Ethan.
But they weren't super close.
Charlotte stood there for a bit, then asked, "You here to see my dad?"
Ethan's eyes were locked on Charlotte.
He was staring at her like he was seeing her for the first time, checking her out from head to toe.
At home, Charlotte was rocking a short pajama set.
Her legs were long and slim, her thick golden hair falling over her shoulders, and she had these round glasses on, looking all young and fresh.
She was a stunner!
But before, Ethan only saw her as useful.
Now, with some dude showing up, fixing all the Cooper Group's problems, and having eyes on her, Ethan started to really notice Charlotte, the girl always by his side.
He used to think she was too plain, not his type.
Now, someone else was about to snatch her away.
Ethan couldn't handle it.
Typical guy problem!
"Let's talk!" Ethan said, staring at Charlotte's face.
Charlotte was a bit lost.
Right then, William sensed something was up and came over, saying, "Ethan, the company's stuff has nothing to do with Charlotte."
Ethan's eyes stayed on Charlotte.
He said, "Mr. Russell, I wanna talk to her about something personal."
William was in a tough spot.
Charlotte went back to her room, threw on a coat, and came out, saying, "Alright, let's talk downstairs."
As soon as they got downstairs, Ethan grabbed her arm.
"Do you like him?"
Charlotte was kinda dazed. She'd known him forever, and everyone knew she liked him, but he never showed any interest.
She never told him either.
Logically, whoever she was with had nothing to do with him.
Even though she wasn't planning to be with Frederick now.
Charlotte tried to pull away, but Ethan's grip was strong.
"Frederick's willing to invest $1 billion in the Cooper Group, as long as Mr. Russell works for the Hawkins Group. Is that the deal you made with him?"
Charlotte was stunned.
Ethan, his pride hurt, growled, "Answer me!"
Charlotte's arm hurt a bit.
She blinked.
So that's what it was. His male pride was hurt, and he couldn't stand it, so he came to her. But what was their relationship? What right did Ethan have to treat her like this?
Charlotte decided to lay it all out. "What about you, Ethan? What's going on in that head of yours? You know I like you, but you never gave me anything back!"
Ethan stared at her, both of them young, their breaths a bit heavy.
After a long pause, Charlotte asked, her voice rough, "Before you grilled me, you already decided to go for it, didn't you?"
Ethan was taken aback.
He felt exposed.
His original plan was to date Charlotte, win William's full trust, and in a few years, the Cooper Group would be drowning in losses, all on William.
But now everything was upside down.
The Cooper Group's crisis was fixed, and he should've been happy for Charlotte, but he couldn't stand it.
Before coming, he didn't even know what he wanted!
Charlotte had woken him up!
Under the dim streetlight, Ethan stood tall. After a long time, he said, "You should go back."
Charlotte lowered her eyes.
She wrapped her coat tighter and slowly walked back home.
The night wind blew, her nose was red, and her eyes were a bit teary.
She cried because of this unfulfilled love. She hadn't even had time to confess, and this secret crush was over. She knew exactly what Ethan would choose.
Under the dense trees, Ethan's shadow was long and lonely.
He watched Charlotte's back.
For a moment, he wanted to call her back, to tell her he didn't want the investment.
He wanted her!
But in the end, he just quietly watched Charlotte leave.
Charlotte got home, feeling down.
William patted her. "It's my fault. I didn't think about your feelings."
Charlotte shook her head.
She hugged William, resting her head on his shoulder, and said softly, "I know you love me the most! You did this because Ethan doesn't like me."
William patted her head. "Who wouldn't like you?"
Maria brought out the food, pretending to be annoyed. "William, you spoil her too much! Charlotte's already 20; she can handle her own stuff."
William smiled and shot back, "You have the nerve to say that! Who covers her with a blanket every night, huh?"
Their banter was warm and comforting.
Charlotte's mood lifted, and she ate a lot.
At night, when she was trying to sleep, she tossed and turned for a long time, deciding to forget Ethan.
Just as she was about to fall asleep, her phone buzzed.
It was a Facebook message.
She opened it and was stunned.
It was a half-naked photo of a guy, with tight abs. He looked super hot, with droplets of water about to roll off his smooth skin and into the towel.
The photo was from Frederick.
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