Chapter 1095


    Chapter 1095 Madeline Saunders


    The private room was decorated very luxuriously.


    The crystal chandelier was evidently of high value, and the genuine leather couch in the center was


    unmistakably imported from Italy, judging by its exquisite leather finish.


    Seated on the couch was a fashionable and elegantly dresseddy from high society. Her hair was


    styled in a sophisticated updo, befitting her elevated status. Upon witnessing the entry of the two


    individuals, she calmly swept her gaze over them.


    Then, in a soft voice, she said, “Please, have a seat.”


    Joseph pulled Charlotte to sit down before taking a deep breath. “Mrs. Taylor, my father is in deep


    trouble. I have a favor to ask of you this time. As long as you say the word, whatever I can do, I will


    certainly do for you.”


    “I heard that you... have a good rtionship with Ms. Saunders?” Mrs. Taylor didn''t beat around the


    bush. Her gaze was fixed intently on Charlotte as she asked, “Is Ms. Saunders easy to get along with?”


    Charlotte was taken aback.


    Not naturally skilled with words, she subconsciously turned her gaze toward Joseph, seeking his


    support.


    Joseph didn''t expect Ashlyn to be the first person Mrs. Taylor would ask about.


    A sudden sense of foreboding rose in his heart. “Mrs. Taylor, what are you trying to say?”


    “A wise man does not talk in riddles,” Mrs. Taylor said with an elegant smile. But there was a hint of


    aloof superiority in her upturned eyes. “My daughter, Winona, got into the film academy this year, but


    she used to major in piano. However, despite all these years and the countless renowned teachers she


    had studied under, her piano skills haven''t improved much.”


    “So... you want to...” Charlotte''s red lips trembled slightly, but she didn''t finish her sentence.


    “Yes, I want Ms. Saunders to instruct her—to be her teacher,” Mrs. Taylor said, sizing up Joseph


    and Charlotte. “So, if you can help me with this, I will use the Taylor family''s power to save James.


    What do you think?”


    Charlotte''s heart was beating rapidly, and her voice was almost a whisper. “But... she doesn''t take in


    mentees that easily.”


    “That''s why I need you to talk to her about this. After all, everyone has emotions and connections to


    others,” Andrea said with a chuckle. “As for Ms. Saunders, she doesn''t lose anything; she''s just taking


    on a mentee. And as for me, I don''t lose anything either; it''s simply a matter of utilizing the Taylor


    family''s influence. On the other hand, for all of you, as his children, could you rest easy at night if you


    didn''t do everything to save James?”


    A hint of mockery shed in Mrs. Taylor''s eyes.


    Sure enough, she saw them as two country bumpkins. If it weren''t for Madeline Saunders, the one


    backing them, she wouldn''t have even spared them any time.


    Did she really need to meet them in person given her status and position?


    She would be demeaning herself.


    “Mrs. Taylor, I...” Charlotte bit her lip. “I don''t want to use Ms. Saunders like a pawn. Can we negotiate


    another condition?”


    A hint of sarcasm tugged at the corner of Mrs. Taylor''s lips as if she had just heard the joke of the


    century. “Don''t everyone use each other in rtionships anyway? If we don''t, why would we bother with


    connections?”


    “But she has never taken advantage of me, and she has never exploited Joseph and Mrs. Field,”


    Charlotte said, knowing that her thoughts were quite naive.


    But she didn''t want to lose Ashlyn''s trust in her.


    It was trust and love that went beyond familial ties.


    If she were to take advantage of Ashlyn, Ashlyn would surely feel upset and heartbroken.


    She didn''t want to see the look of disappointment in Ashlyn''s eyes.


    Just the thought of it made her feel ufortable. Ashlyn had been too good to her, so how could she


    bear to take advantage of Ashlyn''s kindness toward her?


    “Ms. Lynch, I would advise you not to reject me outright.” Mrs. Taylor nced at herzily. It was rare


    these days to find a girl so naive and so protected.


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    To Andrea, Charlotte was no different from an idiot. Genuine rtionships did not exist in this world. All


    that was there was mutual exploitation.


    If one had nothing to offer, then the people around one would all leave.


    Charlotte wanted to say something, but Joseph stopped her.


    Hence, she bit her lip and reluctantly lowered her head.


    “Mrs. Taylor, may we take a moment to consider?” Joseph calmly asked, suppressing his inner


    restlessness.