Single Mom's Sweet Husband (Charlotte)

Chapter 154

Charlotte nodded. "That's what he said, but I don't know if that's true."

"By telling you this during this critical moment, he has obviously predicted that you would tell me. Thus, he might be reminding me not to get involved in this matter, otherwise, I will lose more than what I gain." Rick came to a conclusion.

"Why would he remind you, though?"

"Because his path is different from mine. We may cooperate in the future. If we become enemies, first of all, the risk and investment he is facing will be too large. Secondly, I don't have enough energy now, and his words are meant to be insurance for our relationship."

Charlotte had originally thought that Shane's words were just polite remarks.

She didn't expect Rick to be able to analyse so much information from such a simple sentence.

She sighed, "Mr Jane is really Zhuge Liang reborn."

"In the novel, there was a saying questioning why Zhuge Liang was born although there was already someone like Zhou Yu. However, no one knows that Zhou Yu has never lost to Zhuge Liang, and he did not have to be self-deprecating. So, perhaps I am Zhou Yu instead," Rick smiled.

"Um..."

Charlotte blinked.

She only knew that Zhuge Liang was a great strategist, but did not know much about history.

Rick looked at her confused look and sighed. "Didn't you study well about the history of the three kingdoms when you were in high school?"

"How can I still remember that?"

"Zhou Yu is both a strategist and a general. He is a sharp spear, a roundabout spear, and a shield for defence. It's a pity that like Guo Jia, he died too young. The reason why Zhuge Liang's reputation is known all over the world is because of luck. He can only be the best only when other strategists better than him have died."

"So... you would rather die young as an allrounder like Zhou Yu than be someone like Zhuge Liang?" Charlotte asked tentatively.

"Well, it's an insult to me to live on without ambition."

Charlotte couldn't help but show respect for Rick.

Even if it cost him his life, he had to show off his brightest colours. Although he might not necessarily be remembered, he was still the protagonist of his own story.

He was just that cool.

Charlotte's mood suddenly lifted, and she ate three pieces of cake in a row.

After going home and taking a shower, she wanted to sleep comfortably, but her phone rang.

When she saw that it was Shane, she was stunned for a moment.

"Why is he calling me so late at night??" She thought

"Mr. Fuller?"

"What did Rick say?"

Charlotte was silent for a moment before replied said, "He said that he wants to be Zhou Yu."

Shane chuckled lightly and said, "That's right. He's stronger than I thought."

"Am I the mouthpiece between you and Rick?" Charlotte was unhappy.

"How about I give you a benefit?"

'What is it?' "I've found the documents your mother stored in the notary office. You just need to read them out loud in front of the media."

Charlotte fell silent.

"Is this the first step in our cooperation?" Charlotte thought.

Although she didn't know what Shane was going to do, she really wanted to know what the documents left by her mother were about.

"Alright."

"I'll arrange it for you."

After this call, Shane never called again, and Charlotte didn't see him again.

If it wasn't for the call record, she would have almost thought that it was a mere dream.

The Jane Corporation was getting on the right track and a lot of work needed to be done. Charlotte gradually forgot about this matter.

This day, just as she finished recalling the past, the secretary knocked on the door. "Ms Emerson, there are two gentlemen outside looking for you."

"Looking for me? Who are they?" Charlotte's social circle was small. If someone came looking for her, they should have informed her

in advance.

"One is called Mr Fuller, and the other is Mr Play."

Cole and Shane?

Charlotte's pupils constricted abruptly as she said, "Bring me to them."

"Yes, miss."

The secretary pushed open the door of the conference room.

Shane was sitting in the main seat, and Cole was standing behind him. Rick was sitting opposite them.

The door opened.

Rick looked back at her with a smile. "Is the meeting over?"

"Yes. Is so tiring," Charlotte said as she sat down beside him.

After pouring tea for Shane, Rick took out a piece of chocolate from his pocket and passed it to Charlotte.

Charlotte's heart bloomed with warmth. She unwrapped the wrapper and put it into her mouth, her lips quirking up in satisfaction.

Shane's slanted eyes narrowed slightly. "I am not interested in the daily lovey-doveyness of you two."

"I'm sorry, Mr Fuller. But you may not know that every time Charlotte works her brain for a long time, she would have low blood sugar, so I'm used to bringing some chocolate along just in case."

"Low blood sugar?" Shane thought.

In the past, why didn't she have this problem when she was with him?

Shane gave little regard to Rick's words.

"Yes, it started since I was in high school. But ever since Sheryl was born, there were always a lot of things to settle and no one takes care of me like this anymore."

"You didn't have any low blood sugar problems when you were at the company." Shane frowned. "How was that so?"

"I bring chocolate along with me."

So that was how it was.

That's why he didn't have a chance to know.

Shane remained silent.

Wanting to end the topic, due to the awkward atmosphere, Rick asked, "What is Mr Fuller doing here?"

"There is will that Charlotte has to publicize in front of the media in person."

"It is related to the Emerson Corporation?"

"Yes."

"Mr Fuller, do you have any idea about who the person behind the Emerson Corporation and who is targeting NC is?"

Shane remained silent as he shook his head slightly.

Rick was surprised. "Are you not suspecting Christopher?"

Charlotte's heart constricted. She opened her mouth, wanting to defend Christopher. However, what right did she have to do so?

Although they regarded each other as friends, they did not actually know much about each other.

"This person has large control over the Emerson Corporation. He had been planning this since at least five years ago."

"Five years ago!" Charlotte thought.

Charlotte's body couldn't stop trembling and her fingers clutched the handle of the sofa tightly.

Shane saw her reaction and his gaze deepened. "Five years ago, my company was still at the starting stage. It wasn't as large as it is now. Christopher didn't have to scheme against me unless he is coming for the Fuller family."

There was still a difference between the Fuller family and the NC Corporation.

Although NC was the direct shareholder of the Fuller Group, Shane's personal property had nothing to do with the Fuller family. Far relatives could never get a share of the money.

The Fuller Group, on the other hand, was the result of the older generations' efforts.

"So, you Established NC after your father's death, making the Fuller family a mere figurehead. Did you already expect someone to turn against you?"

"It wasn't expected. It's better to prevent a disaster from happening before it's too late."

"This is worth my learning." Rick's attitude was very humble.

Shane didn't say much about this. Both NC and the Fuller family had international projects, but most of them were cooperations and investments, and they didn't have their own properties.

Overseas investment was completely different from local investment. Maybe he would be the one who needed to learn from Rick in the future.

"Let's have lunch together?" Shane asked.

"That's fine with me."

Because Shane was also there, Rick asked Anne to bring Braden along for dinner. OF course, Charlotte was happy to see Anne. Although it was a little awkward to eat with Shane, it shouldn't be a big problem with so many people around.

As soon as Anne came, Charlotte stuck to her side and pushed Braden aside.

Braden touched his nose helplessly, but didn't dare to say anything.

To Anne, Charlotte was definitely more important than him.

However.

Shane surprisingly had a nice chat with Rick.

Shane, who never smiled when talking to himself and Christopher, was actually talking and joking around with Rick!

Braden's mind was muddled.

"Why do they have such a harmonious relationship? They are enemies!"

After the meal.

Braden couldn't wait to separate Shane from Rick.

"What's wrong?" Looking at his anxious manner, Shane drank his coffee calmly.

"What's going on between you and Rick? Not to mention that you two are rivals in love, he, you, he..." Braden remained confused.

"Rivals in love?" Shane thought.

Shane put down his coffee mug and said, "His EQ is higher than yours." ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Braden gritted his teeth in anger.

"Mr Jane asked me to give this to you as a greeting gift." Just then, Charlotte walked over and handed over a big black box.