Chapter 61

Serena didn't expect Charlotte to be so chill, but she had a point; no need to put on a show in front of her.

Serena plopped down in a chair, crossing her arms with a smug look. "So,how did Frederick get hurt? Got anything to do with you?"

"No comment."

Charlotte wasn't in the mood to chat. She glanced at the still-unconscious Frederick and really didn't feel like arguing with Serena.

Charlotte noticed Serena's lips were swollen and cracked, even though they hadn't seen each other for just a day. 'What has she been up to?

Serena covered her mouth and snapped at Charlotte, "If you don't spill,I'll tell the Percy Family.Let's see how you explain it to them!"

"Do you dare?"

Charlotte shot her a fierce look.

Even though Charlotte hadn't mingled much with outsiders, she'd been to enough social events with Frederick to pick up some of his intimidating vibes.

"You! Don't think I won't! Ryan,get in here!"

Serena yelled, and when Ryan came in, she asked, "Is Frederick's injury because of this bitch?"

On the way over, Serena had heard from a servant that Frederick didn't want the Percy Estate to know about his injury.

So,she figured it might have something to do with Charlotte.

She tested Charlotte, and it was clear Charlotte didn't want her to contact the Percy Family. Could it really be Charlotte's doing?

If so,that would be perfect.

If the Percy Family knew Charlotte was the reason Frederick got hurt, they'd definitely push for a divorce. Even Anouk couldn't stop it!

Ryan didn't know what Serena was up to, but he shared what he knew."Mr. Percy went to a villa in the suburbs and got hurt in an explosion. The cause is still under investigation."

"A villa in the suburbs?"

Serena's face twisted at that.

Charlotte noticed Serena's weird reaction.

For some reason, she felt like Serena knew something.

"Was it in the western suburbs?"

"Yeah, how'd you know?" Ryan was surprised.

"I guessed! I gotta go out for a bit!"

Serena was shocked and made an excuse to leave.

'No way! How could it be such a coincidence?' She had just been to that secret base to meet that guy today, and then Frederick got hurt there. How could it not be related? She needed to find a place to call him and confirm. In the ward.

Charlotte watched Serena leave in a hurry and sensed something was up.

"Go find out where Serena went today. I think she knows something."

Not just because Serena was acting weird, but also because Frederick had mentioned he was investigating her last night.

Charlotte's mind was racing.

She never thought asking Frederick to look into the Aphrodisiac Perfume would lead to this.

She didn't know who the other party was, but the fact they used explosives so recklessly was terrifying.

Ryan got the order and left.

Charlotte's mind was racing, and she couIdn't sit still: She went to the bathroom,got some warm water, and carefully wiped away the dried blood from Frederick,avoiding his wounds.

She lifted the blanket to check his injuries. Besides his right leg, which was bandaged like a mummy, there weren't any obvious injuries on his lower body.

Charlotte even gently pulled down his underwear to check his penis,making sure it was okay before quietly putting it back.After all that, she covered him with the blanket again and wiped the sweat from her forehead. 'Why am I feeling guilty? There was no one else in the room, and no one saw her actions.

Even if someone did see, so what? They were married. It was perfectly reasonable for her to check his penis.

Charlotte spent a long time convincing herself, but her face still felt hot.

At this moment, she couldn't even look directly at Frederick, even though he was still unconscious.

"Ryan, you stay here and take care of him. I'm going back to make some porridge. The doctor said he'd wake up when the anesthesia wore off, and it would be just in time for him to eat."

Charlotte said as she got ready to leave.

"Mrs. Percy, let someone else do that. You've had a long day."

"It's fine. Frederick likes the porridge I make."

Charlotte said and then left.

Back when Frederick called and asked her to make porridge for Serena,she refused without a second thought. She thought they would divorce soon and she would never make porridge for him again. But unexpectedly,they still hadn't divorced.

"Okay."

Ryan respectfully saw Charlotte off. But before Ryan could enter the ward, he saw Serena return.Serena peeked into the ward. "Has Charlotte left?" Yes."

Ryan lowered his eyes,showing no expression, but still answered seriously.

"Alright, I know. You guys stay outside, I'll take care of Frederick."

"But..."

"But what? I'm Frederick's future wife. Ryan, you'd better know your place and not let me find out that your heart is on Charlotte's side. Otherwise,when I marry Frederick, you'll be the first to be fired!"

Serena arrogantly glared at Ryan and then walked into the ward.

As soon as she closed the door, Serena nervously checked if Frederick had woken up.

Serena called that man, but the call didn't go through. However, she already had an answer in her heart.

Frederick's injury was most likely caused by that man.

But he had clearly said that he wanted to bring Frederick down, not kill him.

'Had Frederick really discovered my secret? If he had, will I still have a way out?

The more Serena thought about it, the colder her back felt. Her hands, adorned with delicate manicures, unconsciously reached for Frederick's neck. Although that man didn't want Frederick to die easily, saying he enjoyed the cat-and-mouse game more, if Frederick really discovered that she was working for that man, he would probably kill her as soon as he woke up.

Instead of being killed, I can strike first!'

Serena gripped Frederick's neck, and just as she was about to exert force.

Frederick suddenly opened his eyes.