Chapter 7

Frederick could see Charlotte was still torn, and his eyes turned icy again.

With a hint of frustration, he said, "Somehow, Grandma found out about our divorce. I have no idea who spilled the beans, but I'm going to find out and deal with them."

Charlotte met his intense gaze and quickly responded, "It wasn't me."

"I know."

Frederick clenched his jaw. Charlotte's eagerness to end things was driving him nuts. "Grandma's getting old, and I don't want her stressing over us.So, I need you to come with me and put her mind at ease."

"Fine, let's go," Charlotte said, ready to leave.

She had a fever and fainted yesterday from all the emotional stress,but today she was feeling much better.

Frederick grabbed her arm and gave her a once-over.

"Hold on, I'll have someone bring you some clothes. Can't have you looking like that."

Charlotte glanced down at her hospital gown and nodded.

The Percy Family was old money, with a history that went back centuries,so they were sticklers for appearances. Since she and Frederick were about to split, she ought to keep up appearances to prevent more hassle, without putting on airs.

Soon,someone brought a dress to her room. One person did her makeup, and another styled her hair simply.

When it was time to change, Charlotte looked at Frederick.

"Aren't you leaving?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

But Frederick just sat there, looking amused.

"Shy? There's nothing I haven't seen." Frederick's smirk was barely hidden.

Charlotte was so mad she could scream. She knew arguing with Frederick was pointless.

"You're shameless!"

Seeing that Frederick wasn't going anywhere, Charlotte resigned herself to changing in front of him.

She kept telling herself, 'Forget it, don't argue with an idiot.'

After all, as Frederick said, they had been married for years, and he had seen every part of her.

But when Charlotte took off her hospital gown, revealing her smooth back and body, Frederick immediately looked away.

It wasn't that he suddenly became a gentleman. He was afraid that if he kept looking, he wouldn't be able to control himself and would end up making love to Charlotte right there."Let's go," Charlotte called from behind. Frederick turned around and w as stunned by how she looked. The stylist had brought a halter dress for Charlotte, with thin straps tied around her graceful neck.

The dress was made of white silk, the softest and most skin-friendly material. Yet, the thin straps still left a faint pink mark on Charlotte's neck.

Her skin was very delicate, something Frederick knew well.

Every time they had passionate sex, he would uncontrollably brand her with his hickeys, like plum blossoms that only belonged to him.

"What's wrong? Aren't you leaving?" Charlotte waved her hand in front of his eyes.

To cover up his embarrassment, Frederick put on a stern face,furrowing his brows even more.

He turned around without a word and walked ahead, not waiting for Charlotte.

Charlotte had to hurry in her high heels to keep up with him.

She cursed Frederick inwardly, wondeing what had gotten into him.

She hadn't done anything to provoke him,had she?

They arrived at the Percy Estate without exchanging a word.

Every detail of the Percy Estate's landscaping was meticulously curated,and even from the entrance, you could sense the opulence.

When they got out of the car, Frederick naturally took Charlotte's hand.

Charlotte frowned and tried to shake off his hand, but he only clutched her harder, causing her pain. "Is this really necessary?" Charlotte asked, puzzled.

Frederick, feeling the softness of her hand, was inexplicably pleased.

"Pull off the act flawlessly."

With that, he led Charlotte into the house.

All the servants along the way greeted them, and Anouk.who had been waiting for a long time,quickly came over.

Anouk had been worried, but seeing Frederick and Charlotte holding hands,she immediately felt relieved and smiled.

"Charlotte, how long has it been since I last saw you? I've been asking Frederick to bring you home, but he always says you're busy. I've missed you."

Anouk warmly led the two to the sofa.

As her eyes met Anouk's, Charlotte's face broke into a true smile, the kind she hadn't worn in ages.

"Grandma, it's my fault for not visiting you. How have you been?"Charlotte wasn't just being polite; Anouk was the only one in the Percy Family who genuinely cared for her.

"I'm fine, but you don't look so well," Anouk said with concern. Anouk had been worried and sleepless after hearing the rumors about Frederick and Charlotte's divorce, as well as the return of the girl who had once made Frederick determined to marry no one else but her.Although many in the family didn't approve of Charlotte, Anouk liked her and didnI't want any trouble in Frederick's marriage. Charlotte touched her face with the back of her hand.

She had already put on makeup, yet Anouk could stll tell she wasn't well?

Charlotte forced a smile. "Maybe I didn't sleep well last night. Don't worry,Grandma,I'm fine."

"That's good. As long as you two are doing well, I'm relieved."

Anouk earnestly advised Frederick, "Don't always wear a stern face like your grandfather. Don't keep things bottled up; it will cause problems over time."

Frederick's lips formed a straight line.

He replied stiffly,"Got it."

He had never feared anyone, always acting decisively and never caring about others' feelings.

But he couldn't ignore Anouk, who had always doted on him.

Charlotte watched Frederick being scolded, looking surprisingly obedient,and couldn't help but chuckle.

Who would have thought that the mighty CEO, Frederick,could be like this?

"Seeing you two still so loving as ever brings me great comfort." Anouk suddenly asked, "So, when are you planning to have a child?"