“That kid is quite pitiful…” Charlotte could not help but feel sorry for Timothy. “He’s the same age as Ellie, yet he


    has already experienced the dark side of humanity. I’m afraid that he would be deeply traumatized by what had


    happened.”


    “Yeah, I heard that he stabbed Helena with a knife at the wedding,” Lupine said regrettably. “Was he only four years


    old back then?”


    “Mm.” Charlotte sighed and said, “A four-year-old kid is supposed to be innocent, not ridden with hatred.” At the


    end of her sentence, she let out another sigh.


    “News about that incident can still be found on the inte,” Lupine said softly. “Photos and videos of it are also still


    avable.”


    “After the Sterling family’s downfall, they probably could not afford to have all traces of it removed from the


    inte.” Shaking her head, Charlotte smiled bitterly. “I’ll let you handle it. Wipe out everything rted to that boy.


    Otherwise, he may be triggered if he chances upon them after growing up.”


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    “Sure,” Lupine replied, dealing with the matter right away.


    As the two of them chatted, the car soon arrived at Skyview Hotel.


    It was a five-star hotel that only started operating a few years back. As it was situated near the coast of the South


    Sea, guests had ess to a vast sea view through the windows.


    Recalling Morgan’s mention of Zachary and Nancy’s date, Lupine remarked, “I think Seacrest Restaurant is just


    nearby.”


    “That’s none of our business,” Charlotte replied in displeasure. “Stop gossiping about others.”


    “Yes.” Lupine quickly lowered her head and did not dare to speak any further.


    “Charlotte?”


    Charlotte looked up, searching for that familiar voice that she had just heard. Then, she saw Michael standing at a


    distance. He was looking at her excitedly.


    “Michael!” Overjoyed, Charlotte quickly strode toward the man. “It’s been such a long time! You… You look so


    different!”


    Michael used to look like a dreamy artist, spotting long hair with a slender figure and a mncholic look. However,


    he had gotten a haircut and was wearing a suit, looking absolutely dashing and sharp.


    A calm andposed look also reced his usual sorrowful gaze.


    “Two years ago, because of what happened to Helena, my uncle’spany was seized. My dad was so upset that


    he fell ill, so I had no choice but to step up and take the helm.”


    Michael was overwhelmed with a myriad of emotions when he saw Charlotte.


    “Back then, my family forced me to break off all ties with the outside world and had me learn the ropes in


    seclusion. That was why I couldn’t attend your wedding and was unaware that you were in an ident… I’m so


    sorry.”


    “Please don’t say that.” Charlotte felt guilty. “You have always been there for me, helping me whenever I’m in deep


    water. However, I have never done anything for you. That incident was my own predicament, and it was something


    I had to ovee by myself.”


    “I’ve heard so much about the secondrgest shareholder of Lindberg Corporation, who is rumored to be an


    extremely charismaticdy. I’ve never expected that person to be you!”


    Michael got increasingly emotional as he spoke. “I’ve been busy with doing business in Dartan in recent years and


    did not have time to find out what’s happening in the corporate world here. That was why I missed out on your


    news. When I got back this time around, I heard my friends mentioning thatdy by chance, but they couldn’t be


    sure if it were you. I used all means to get your number and tried to contact you, but I did not expect you to


    really…”


    At that, he paused and hugged Charlotte tightly before continuing, “Charlotte, I’m so d to see you again. I’m so


    happy!”


    “Me too.”


    Charlotte returned his hug as warmth filled her heart. Even though they had gone through their fair share of


    tribtions in life, Michael never changed, so was the pure and genuine friendship they shared.


    “It’s really windy here. Let’s chat inside.” Michael put his arms around her shoulders as they entered the hotel


    together. “Charlotte, how did you be the secondrgest shareholder of Lindberg Corporation?”


    “Actually, I’m no longer a shareholder there.” She let out a bitterugh and continued, “But I’m indeed a Lindberg.


    My name is Charlotte Lindberg now.”


    “What happened? How have you been doing for the past two years?” he asked in concern. “Didn’t you marry


    Zachary?”


    “It’s a long story…” Charlotte proceeded to summarize her life over the past two years to him.


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