Charlotte said helplessly, "Don't worry, I'm no longer a child and | can solve the problem.” Catherine shook her head in disapproval. "I'm your elder.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDo | expect a child like you to solve the problem?” Catherine had other things to deal with at home, so she didn't stay in the Clinton House for too long. After lunch, she leftin a hurry.
Old Mr. Clinton went to bed early because he was not in good spirits, leaving Charlotte alone in the large house.
Just as she was hesitating about whether she should go to the manor of the Sway family in advance, Derek suddenly came back.
When he saw Charlotte, a trace of surprise appeared on his face. He took the initiative to greet her. "Why are you back?" Thinking of the information that Sharon had found before, Charlotte's heart skipped a beat, but there was no trace on her face. "| came back to deal with something." Derek nodded and was about to walk past her to go upstairs when he suddenly stopped as if he had thought of something. He Looked up at her and asked, "Do you want to have a talk?" Charlotte raised her eyebrows and naturally did not refuse.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDerek and Charlotte came to the terrace in the backyard.
He glanced at her and suddenly said, "| met Brian before.
He said that grandpa was going to split our family?"
Charlotte picked a rose and played with it in her palm.
"Yes." Derek looked at her for a moment and asked, "Are you interested in joining forces with me?" Charlotte paused, and there was some doubt in her eyes.
“Joining forces?" Derek nodded seriously. "You should know that Brian and Aaron have joined forces. | don't have a father and you don't have a mother. | may not be able to defeat them alone. But once you and | join forces..." His unfinished meaning was obvious.