Chapter 519

"You're so stubborn," Taylor teased Charlotte, a playful grin on her face.

Charlotte just shrugged, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.

Taylor caught Charlotte's good mood and raised an eyebrow. "So, did you and Mr. Percy patch things up?"

Charlotte's eyes lit up, a smile creeping across her face as she nodded lightly.

Taylor couldn't resist prying, "So, when's the big remarriage happening?"

Charlotte shook her head. "It's too soon for that. He hasn't mentioned it, and neither will I. Men value what they work hard for, not what's handed to them on a silver platter."

Taylor chuckled. "Since when did you become the relationship guru?"

Feeling a bit teased, Charlotte playfully lunged at Taylor, and they ended up goofing around.

Later that afternoon, Charlotte headed to the Russell Group.

The Russell Group was barely hanging on, with Oliver struggling to keep it afloat. Despite some investments here and there, it was merely a band-aid solution.

Oliver's assistant quickly informed him of Charlotte's arrival.

In his office, Oliver's expression went cold the moment he saw her. "Are you here to kick me while I'm down? I don't need your pity. Get out!"

Oliver knew about Charlotte's animosity towards him because of Calla, he didn't want to assume anything. He had already burned that bridge.

"I'm still interested in acquiring the Russell Group, like I mentioned before," Charlotte stated calmly.

Oliver snapped. He swept the files off his desk with one arm. "Let me be clear—you won't get what you want while I'm still standing!"

"Just leave!" he added.

Charlotte smirked coldly. "We can still negotiate. But once I take over the Russell Group, the terms won't be the same. Take your time to think about it."

Charlotte turned on her heel and walked out.

On her way down the hallway, she passed a meeting and heard moans drifting through the door.

Intrigued, she paused and peeked through the slightly open door.

Inside, three men surrounded Juniper, their hands exploring her body.

"Ms. Russell, you're enjoying this, aren't you? Serve us well, and I'll invest in the Russell Group for you." Rhys pulled a thick stack of bills from the case and pressed it against her chest. "See? I've got the cash."

Juniper caught sight of Charlotte in the doorway and tried to pull away, not wanting to be seen in that compromising situation.

When Rhys noticed her defiance and slapped her. "Behave, and it'll be easier for you."

Rhys took pleasure in pushing boundaries in the bedroom, using various props on Juniper. Clamps bit into her nipples, a vibrator filled her, a plug held her open in the back.

On her knees, Juniper worked two of them with her hands while taking Rhys in her mouth, her hips shifting to accommodate the vibrator.

The third man couldn't resist and joined in, pulled out the vibrator, and worked his fingers into her instead. Juniper's body went slack, whatever fight she had left dissolving.

As he withdrew his finger, it glistened with her arousal.

Juniper's eyes found Charlotte's indifferent gaze through the doorway, she felt a wave of shame wash over her. In that moment, her resentment towards Charlotte peaked, and she climaxed with the vibrator.

Another man shifted her, spreading her wider, leaving nothing hidden.

Rhys smacked her buttocks and drove into her.

Finally, Rhys stretched back across the desk, his member straight and hard. "Ride me. Impress me, and I'll invest in your company."

Shaking, Juniper straddled him. Meanwhile, the other men tugged on her nipples, inflicting a mix of pleasure and pain.

As Juniper sank onto him, guiding him inside her, and leaned back with her hands braced behind her, rolling her hips with practiced control.

Juniper gyrated passionately, causing the nipple clamps to come loose.

Rhys reached down and found her clit, and she came hard, tears streaming down her face.

Disgusted, Charlotte turned away and left the Russell Group.

After a hectic afternoon, Charlotte finally looked up from her screen and noticed it had gone dark outside. Her assistant entered, grinning. "Ms. Russell, Mr. Percy's been waiting for you outside. He didn't want to interrupt."

Charlotte's face lit up. She shut down her computer and went outside to find Frederick on the sofa, absorbed in a book. His gentle demeanor made him seem soft, nothing like the man she knew behind closed doors.

Charlotte couldn't shake the memory of how he had behaved intimately, the fierce look in his eyes when he held her, behaving like a beast.

Frederick looked up, closed the book, and set it aside. "I've made a reservation at a restaurant. Care to join me?"

Charlotte nodded.

The car looked the same as the day before, but with a different interior. Charlotte's cheeks still flushed when she saw it.

As Frederick drove, he asked, "When are you coming back to the Percy Estate? Quin and I miss you."

Charlotte hummed lightly. "That depends on how you behave."

She wasn't going to return easily.

During dinner, Frederick continued to pamper Charlotte, being tender and leaning in whenever she spoke. People at nearby tables stared enviously.

"Mr. Percy, Ms. Russell, what a surprise," Royce's voice cut through the room, and both turned to see Royce and Aurelia approaching.

Aurelia's eyes were red-rimmed, and she moved stiffly.

When she spotted Charlotte, her eyes turned fierce, as if she wanted to devour her.

Charlotte gave them a quick glance, then looked away, focusing on her meal. She had no use for either of them.

Royce, on the other hand, kept smiling. "Mr. Percy, I hope we can work well together. Aurelia was a bit out of line earlier; please excuse her."

Frederick responded calmly, "As long as it's settled."

Throughout the interaction, he hadn't even glanced at Aurelia.

Aurelia stared at Charlotte for a moment before suddenly stating, "Ms. Russell. I need to speak with you privately."

Charlotte's gaze turned cold. "There's nothing to discuss."

Aurelia suddenly crouched down next to Charlotte and whispered something close to her ear.

Charlotte's expression shifted instantly.

She looked up slowly. "Let's go to the restroom."

As she stood up, Frederick grabbed her wrist.

Charlotte patted his hand. "I'm okay. We'll just have a quick chat."

Once inside the restroom, Aurelia dropped to her knees in front of Charlotte. "I'm begging you, please help me."