Chapter 46

"Frederick said I could stay here. Who do you think you are to kick me out?"

"Because I'm from the Percy Family, and this house is ours. This room belongs to Frederick and Charlotte. Who do you think you are, taking over their space?"

"They're about to get divorced. Soon, I'll be the one in charge.."

Serena was about to keep arguing with Anouk when she sensed something was off.

She turned around and saw Frederick and Charlotte downstairs, and anger surged through her.

'Anouk set me up!

Anouk had her back to the door, but she was facing it, so she saw Frederick and set me up on purpose!

'What a snake.'

Serena quickly picked up her bag. "Fine, IIl leave! You're just bullying me to get me out, right? Well, I'll go! No one cares about me and my baby anyway."

Anouk raised an eyebrow. She hadn't expected Serena to turn the tables like that. She had underestimated Serena before. Frederick stopped Serena and whispered, "Don't be rash. Let me talk to Grandma."

"Talk about what? She's biased, and nothing you say will change that! I know I'm just an outsider here. You all are a family. Fine, I'll take the baby and leave. I'll go somewhere you'll never find me and live out my days alone!"

Serena's words were tough, but she didn't move an inch.

As her emotions peaked, Serena even started to cry. "I've already given five years of my life for you. What's the harm in giving the rest of my life for the baby? Just pretend I never woke up, or better yet,pretend I'm dead!

Serena tried to leave but ran straight into Frederick's arms.

Frederick sighed.

He swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down.

"Calm down. I never said I wanted to drive you away. Why are you doing this?"

"Frederick! Look at all my stuff scattered everywhere. How can I stay here with any dignity?"

Serena pointed at the mess and then looked at Charlotte. "Today, it's either her or me!"

"Why should I care?" Charlotte rolled her eyes, thinking she didn't even want to argue and had voluntarily moved to the downstairs guest room. How could Serena blame her? Frederick glanced at Anouk and saw that her attitude was also firm.

"Help me persuade Grandma," Frederick turned his head and whispered to Charlotte.

Charlotte lowered her voice as well, "What? Is this the favor you wanted from me? If it is, I can help you. If not, then I can't do anything."

Frederick didn't expect Charlotte to take advantage of the situation.

He frowned at her but couldn't lose his temper with Anouk right there.

He stopped asking her for help and instead grabbed Serena's wrist,whispering something in her ear.

Charlotte was curious but couldn't hear clearly what he was saying.

By the time she got closer, Frederick had already calmed Serena down.Not only was Serena no longer angry, but she was also smiling again.

Serena directed the servants. "You all, move my things downstairs."

After saying that, Serena gave Charlotte a triumphant look, full of provocation.

Then Serena pretended to support her waist and walked downstairs with her non-existent pregnant belly.

Charlotte wanted to ask Frederick what he had said, but she held back.

Anouk frowned, thinking Frederick was useless. Frederick couldn't keep Charlotte, and now Anouk, as his Grandma, had to worry about their relationship. "Tonight, you two stay in this bedroom. After all, you're not divorced yet,and living separately would be bad for your reputation. Don't think you can fool me; I'll come to check tonight."

She had previously mentioned introducing a boyfriend to Charlotte,which wasn't entirely a lie, but more to provoke Frederick.

In Anouk's view, the young couple shouldn't reach the point of having to separate.

If they could rekindle their feelings in the last stretch of time, it would be a happy ending.

After all, she genuinely didn't want Charlotte and her unborn child to suffer.

Charlotte turned to glare at Frederick. "Did you say something to Grandma?"

Otherwise,it was hard to explain why Anouk, who had always favored her,suddenly changed her mind.

Frederick was also confused.

He didn't understand why Anouk was doing this, but the thought of holding Charlotte at night made him smile.

That night.

Frederick ended his video conference early and walked out of the study.As he returned to the bedroom, he felt a bit nervous. At the bedroom door, he looked around to make sure no one was there,cleared his throat, and pushed the door open, only to find it was empty.

Frederick's expression instantly darkened.

'Did Charlotte leave to avoid staying with me?

Feeling a bit frustrated, Frederick decided to go downstairs for a drink,and he saw Charlotte at the bar.

The bar area was dimly lit.

She sat on a bar stool, her back to him, seemingly lost in thought.

Her slightly turned head revealed her beautiful neck curve,and her profile was tight and exquisite, like a piece of fine art.

At that moment.

Charlotte rested her chin on one hand, holding a spoon in the other,slowly stirring the ice in her glass.

Frederick's eyes fixated on her pink fingertips, imagining how that hand would ignite a fire on his own body, and his throat immediately tightened.

He quietly approached Charlotte without making any sound, like a stealthy leopard,ready to pounce on its prey from behind.

Charlotte indeed was deep in thought and didn't notice Frederick behind her.

Suddenly, Charlotte felt herself being embraced. The sudden action startled her, and she instinctively wanted to scream.

But Frederick behind her seemed to anticipate her reaction. He covered her mouth, allowing only muffled sounds to escape.

Charlotte struggled desperately until she smelled Frederick's familiar scent and realized she was at home.

Frederick had lifted her skirt and pulled down her underwear.

Charlotte wanted to escape, but the more she resisted, the more excited Frederick became.

Frederick didn't take off his pants, just loosened his belt and unzipped,letting his erect penis spring free.