Chapter 51

Frederick holed up in his office all day, not even stepping out for meals,which left Charlotte scratching her head.

Even a president probably wasn't as swamped as he was.

As the sky darkened, Charlotte knocked on Frederick's door.

"Aren't you done yet? There's only half an hour left until the courthouse closes. Can't you spare even half an hour?"

Charlotte's tonewas impatient. Honestly, anyone who had waited all dlay would be on edge.

She now thought he was really strange. Did he think that by stalling the divorce today, they wouldn't get divorced?

Frederick didn't even look up from his documents and said calmly, "I'm busy.You should leave."

"You're being unreasonable. We agreed on this earlier, and now you've kept me waiting here all day. What exactly are you stalling for?"

Faced with Charlotte's aggressive questioning, Frederick finally looked up at her.

"I don't have time right now. I'll make time tomorrow. If you can't wait,you can go to court and file a lawsuit now." Frederick said this and then lowered his head again, ignoring Charlotte."Fine." Charlotte, very frustrated,slammed the door and stormed out of Percy Group.

If she had known that Frederick would keep making excuses to avoid the divorce, she would have gone back to her lab earlier to work on the anti-nausea perfume, rather than wasting her time here.

Her phone suddenly vibrated, and Charlotte thought it was Frederick calling.

But the name on the screen was one she had almost forgotten, which surprised her.

"What's up?"

Charlotte thought for a moment and answered the call, though her tone was somewhat cold.

"Charlotte, you haven't been home for a long time. I miss you. Mom made a lot of your favorite dishes tonight. Come home for dinner,okay?"

The voice on the other end was very sweet; it was her sister,Juniper.

"You guys eat. I'm not hungry."

Charlotte responded perfunctorily.

Thinking about what she overheard last time she went home made her heartbroken. Charlotte had someone investigate her own background, but perhaps due to the passage of time, there was hardly any valuable information to be found. But one thing was certain: whether she was their biological daughter or not,Oliver and Elodie only saw her as a tool."Please come home. Mom and Dad have been talking about you. A few days ago, they asked me to invite you back, but I didn't want to bother you. Dad hits Mom when he comes home, and he hits me when I try to stop him. Charlotte, if you don't come home today, I'm afraid I'll get beaten again."

Juniper said pitifully, even carrying a hint of sobbing at the end.

In the past, Charlotte would have dropped everything to rush home and protect Juniper and Elodie.

As long as she was there, Oliver's whip would always fall on her.

Even when she was covered in bruises, Charlotte never complained, feeling it was worth it to protect them.

But now, thinking about the conversations she overheard that day,Charlotte felt foolish herself to do that.

Oliver beating Elodie and Juniper was all just a trick to manipulate her.

"Alright, I'll comne back."

Charlotte's voice was calm as she agreed to go back.

Even though she was super disappointed in her family and wanted to cut ties completely,Charlotte felt a sense of unwillingness.

She had never done anything to wrong them, yet they played her for a fool,tricking her into marrying Frederick in Juniper's place. Recently, she had been busy with the divorce and hadn't had time to pursue this matter. She didn't expect them to come to her first. She wanted to see what kind of act they were putting on this time."Charlotte, you really agreed to come back?"

Juniper was a bit incredulous, thinking she would have to persuade her more. She didn't expect Charlotte to agree so easily this time.

"What's wrong? Didn't you ask me to come back? Is there a problem?"

"Of course not, Charlotte. I just miss you so much. I'll tell Mom you're coming back. She'll be so happy. It's settled then. I'll wait for you at home."

Juniper said and hung up the phone.

Elodie immediately came over. "How is it? Did that bitch Charlotte really get divorced?"

"Mom, you're too impatient. Anyway, Charlotte has already agreed to come back. Why not wait until she arrives to ask? When she mentions the divorce,you can comfort her and then get her to do other things. She'll be more obedient."

Juniper said with a very sinister smile.

Oliver was very pleased. He patted Juniper on the shoulder approvingly."You truly are my daughter; the way you handle matters is reminiscent of my own style in the past."

Elodie took Juniper's hand, her eyes full of pride. "Of course."

"Alright, you two go to the kitchen. Charlotte will be here soon,and I need to get into character." Oliver was taken aback, then became even angrier. He didn't continue to confront Charlotte but turned to the kitchen and yelled,"This is your good daughter. She dares to talk to me like this." Elodie grumbled.

When they first brought Charlotte back, Elodie used this trick to better control her.

Each time,Elodie has the servants prepare the meals, then pretends that she has cooked them herself.

It always moved Charlotte to tears.

When Charlotte arrived at the Russell Villa,she found only Oliver sitting on the sofa.

Oliver's expression was very grim.

Seeing Charlotte, Oliver immediately shouted, "You have the nerve to come back. Get over here and kneel!"

Oliver always tried to take the initiative, attempting to intimidate her with his presence.

But Charlotte knew he was just bluffing, incapable of causing any real trouble.

She looked calmly at this so-called father, walking over step by step, her gaze firm, without any trace of fear or compromise.

"Didn't you ask me to come back? If you don't want me here, I can leave."

Charlotte said very coldly.