Chapter 675


    “Just think of the consequences of offending me, L,” Olivia threatened.


    She felt very terrible. It was as if her heart had been shed by a knife.


    Olivia kept wondering how Charlotte was better than her.


    Not only was she from a prominent family, but she also had good looks and was very capable. She


    would be the public rtions manager of the Warhol Corporation once she graduated. She had already


    led the Public Rtions Department to sessfully manage a few crises previously.


    How am I no match for that girl without any qualifications or looks? She’s just an orphan.


    Olivia wiped away her tears and walked toward her car.


    She raised her head. It’s just L. One day, I’ll make him realize how great am I.


    Meanwhile, at The Peacock, Ashlyn sat beside Charlotte with a trace of happiness on her pale face.


    “Why are you back for thepetition? How are you? How was the surgery?” she asked Charlotte.


    Charlotte looked at her shyly and answered, “The first surgery was done, but I’ll undergo another


    surgery after this.”


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    The reason she was there for thepetition this time was all due to Joseph’s encouragement.


    Not only did she know how to y the cello, but she also yed the piano.


    If it wasn’t for Joseph’s support, she would not have made it.


    However, Charlotte was aware that she had to ovee the challenges by herself and escape that


    ice-cold world.


    She could not constantly be a person who relied on others. Not wanting to be a worthless person, she


    needed to be courageous enough to break through the cages and locks holding her back.


    She had to be braver and more determined.


    “Good looks are essential to everyone, regardless if you’re a guy or a girl. Since recovery is possible,


    you should work toward that. There will be some suffering, but that’s exactly why you should toughen


    up,” Ashlyn said while patting Charlotte’s hands.


    Charlotte tried very hard to convince herself. I’m the best, I’m great. I can do this.


    She looked at Ashlyn with her bright eyes and said, “Thank you for searching for a doctor to help me.


    I’m also very grateful for Mum, Dad, and Joseph. Uncle L has also been taking care of me over


    the years. I’m very thankful for him. But, I have never felt a sense of closeness and intimacy toward


    him.”


    She continued, “I used to rely on him a lot because I treated him as my closest family, but it was clear


    that he did not feel the same way toward me.”


    As Charlotte rambled on, her voice shook. However, she did not tear up. She wanted to be strong.


    Therefore, she did not allow herself to cry easily.


    “I know that all of you are sincere to me. Back then, Uncle L brought me home, I will still repay


    his kindness one day. I’ll also do the same for all of you,” she said.


    Ashlyn knew all along that Charlotte was autistic. After years of treatment, there had been a huge


    improvement.


    The confrontation between Charlotte and Michael on stage that day had given Ashlyn a big shock. She


    felt that Charlotte had changed for the better.


    She had to be braver and more determined.


    “Good looks are essential to everyone, regardless if you’re a guy or a girl. Since recovery is possible,


    you should work toward that. There will be some suffering, but that’s exactly why you should toughen


    up,” Ashlyn said while patting Charlotte’s hands.


    She could evene face to face with someone else and defeated Michael with her reasonings.


    That certainly was an incredible improvement for Charlotte.


    Upon hearing the touching words, Ashlyn felt a sense of relief.


    Strangely, she felt emotional.


    However, there was no one more excited than Fae. She was filled with pride as if her daughter had


    finally grown up. She said, “This kid has improved so much. When she first joined our family, we felt so


    bad for her. She did not even talk or eat anything.”


    “Lottie did well this time, she got into the finals straight away.” James smiled. His eyes brightened with


    encouragement.


    “Mom, Dad, we’re going back to Maredania tomorrow. Since she has entered the finals, there’s no


    reason for her to stay in the country for the semi-finals. Meanwhile, her treatment has to go on,” Joseph


    exined while passing some food to his parents.


    “No problem. We will wait for you at home. Please don’t push yourself too hard, Lottie. It’s bad for the


    wound recovery,” Fae reminded her.


    Ashlyn then sent a few piano pieces along with some training techniques to Charlotte’s phone. “Just let


    me know if you have any doubts,” she reassured.


    Just as they were leaving after dinner, they bumped into L and Olivia who came out of the


    private room opposite them.