Chapter 1356


    “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.”


    “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 Vartan 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


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    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.