Chapter 43

"I don't agree."

Frederick's voice was icy and firm.

"Why not? Frederick, you've decided to divorce Charlotte, and I respect that. But don't push it too far. Charlotte will find someone better suited for her.You can't hold her back."

Anouk's face grew more serious.

If she'd known years ago that Frederick would pull something like this,she would've told her husband to rethink making Frederick the heir.

"I can still support Charlotte. I can't accept her leaving me."

"Frederick, do you even hear how heartless you sound?"

"Grandma,you're my Grandma."

Frederick felt a fire burning inside him.

He couldn't understand why Anouk wanted to pair up Jasper and Charlotte.

After calming down a bit, Frederick tried to negotiate, "Don't you want Charlotte to stay close to you?"

Anouk's stance became even more firm.

"It's just a divorce between you and Charlotte. After the divorce,I'll personally host a party and recognizeCharlotte as my granddaughter."

"What?" Frederick was about to lose it.

He didn't expect that when he was on the fence, the first person to push him to decide would be Anouk.

"Please stop this. I know you care about Charlotte, but there has to be a limit."

He didn't care if people outside laughed at him.

But deep down, Frederick knew that if Anouk truly introduced Charlotte as her granddaughter to everyone, they'd be seen as siblings. Any chance between them would be gone forever.

Charlotte, who had been quietly listening, now had a more intense look in her eyes.

She spoke calmly, "Are you worried I'll stay at Percy Villa all the time because of Grandma? Don't worry, I have no interest in getting between you and Serena."

"That's not what I meant."

Frederick's voice was cold.

Just thinking about Charlotte being unrelated to him made him furious.

"Alright,go handle the company's business and stop bothering us here."Anouk ordered him to leave.

But how could Frederick just leave like that?

Jasper was about to arrive, and after the last two meetings, Frederick could clearly sense Jasper's feelings for Charlotte. Meanwhile, Ryan brought Jasper into the villa.

Jasper's eyes first landed on Charlotte's face before moving to Anouk.

He greeted politely, "Hello, Mrs. Anouk Percy. I introduced myself yesterday, so no need for formalities. I'll check your health now."

Since Jasper was her friend, Charlotte immediately stood up. "Have you eaten? We made breakfast especially for you."

Jasper smiled. "I've already eaten. If you haven't, please go ahead. I need a private room to start my work."

"Alright,let's go to my room."

Charlotte pushed Anouk's wheelchair and led him to her room.

Then she went to the kitchen to get some breakfast for Anouk.

But as soon as she reached the dining room, a large hand grabbed her waist.

In a dizzying moment, Charlotte felt her back slam against the wall.making her gasp in pain.

"Frederick, what are you..."

Before she could finish, his hand covered her mouth.

Frederick kissed her forcefully, like a madman, as fierce as a wild animal. Charlotte pounded his shoulders with all her strength. The dining room was semi-open, so even though they were against the wall, they could be seen from outside.

Frederick was like an immovable wall.

He greedily took from her, as if he wanted to devour her.

Charlotte couldn't breathe, and then she tasted blood in her mouth.

She cursed Frederick in her heart.

'That damned Frederick, not only does he forcefully kiss me, but he also bit me.

Charlotte suddenly remembered Frederick's injured hand and grabbed it in desperation.

Frederick winced in pain and finally let go of Charlotte.

Charlotte gasped for breath.

She looked at Frederick with hatred. "Are you crazy?"

Frederick looked down at her tender lips, now marked by his rough treatment.

His previously gloomy mood suddenly lifted and he laughed softly.

Charlotte looked at the inexplicable Frederick and thought he was even crazier than before.

One moment he was furious, the next he was laughing. It was incomprehensible.

Frederick raised his hand, which was re-bandaged, but now bleeding again.

He smiled wickedly, "You were so ruthless. Are you trying to make my wound worse?" Charlotte glared at him.

"If there's a next time, I won't just squeeze your hand."

Frederick, instead of being angry at her threat, became more interested.

He grabbed Charlotte's hand with his left hand and placed it on his crotch,whispering in her ear,"Is it here? Go ahead and squeeze."

Charlotte was stunned, then quickly pulled her hand away as if burned.

"Are you some kind of animal? Always in heat."

Frederick's eyes were fixed on her face, like a leopard watching its prey.

He wiped her lips with his thumb, looking at the blood,and wanted to kiss her again.

Charlotte turned her head away to dodge him. "What do you want?"

She was really fed up with his harassment.

Frederick smied wickedly, "I want to make love with you."

"You're crazy!"

Charlotte puashed him away and quickly left the dining room, returning to the bedroom.

Jasper, who was giving Anouk therapy, looked up and noticed Charlotte's swollen lips, his eyes darkening. He looked at the door and met Frederick's gaze.Frederick raised an eyebrow and smiled arrogantly. He wanted to show Jasper that Charlotte had been kissed by him, to assert his dominance.

Jasper's expression didn't change, and he calmly looked away.

He said to Charlotte, "Close the door. We can't have any drafts during therapy."

Charlotte obediently closed the door.

She was puzzled, wondering how there could be wind in the dining and living room.