Chapter 45
Alexander had originally planned to visit the neighboring Harris Estate, but seeing Edward at Charlotte's house, he paused for a moment before coming over to knock on the door.
After the door opened, the driver followed him in, carrying a food container nearly half the size of a person.
The food container was wrapped in velvet cloth, and judging by its size, it must have had eight layers.
Alexander first glanced at Charlotte. "Congratulations."
Charlotte paused. "Congratulations for what?"
"Congratulations on hitting it off with Daniel and becoming his goddaughter." Alexander's eyes held a hint of deeper meaning. "To be recognized as Daniel's goddaughter, he must really appreciate you."
Charlotte ignored her probing gaze. "It's just that he's getting old and needs a granddaughter to keep him company."
"If he just needed a granddaughter, he wouldn't easily designate you as his company's heir."
Alexander sat down on the sofa as if she were in her own home.
Charlotte was rather speechless. "How did you know I'm the company heir?"
"Daniel personally called us." Edward snorted lightly. "Said he'd taken in a goddaughter and would bring her to my house one day to meet us, asking us all to take good care of her! I had someone look into it and found out his goddaughter was you!"
"He actually snatched you away, so what am I supposed to do?"
After speaking, Edward's eyes shifted, looking toward Alexander beside him.
"You brought food, right? Since Charlotte is here, let's sit down and eat together."
Before Charlotte could refuse, the driver had already brought over the food container and placed the dishes on the table.
The dishes were exquisite and looked very appetizing.
Edward and Alexander both took their seats.
Edward smiled and beckoned to Charlotte.
"Come, come, sit here, sit next to me."
Alexander handed utensils to Charlotte and thoughtfully poured her a glass of water.
Watching them make themselves at home in her house, Charlotte was completely speechless.
They were being so shameless, insisting on eating at her place.
However, seeing that all the dishes on the table were ones she liked, Charlotte thought about it and let it go.
She sat down, picked up her utensils, and ate with them.
"Try this."
Alexander forked a butter-roasted shrimp and placed it on her plate. "It's very fragrant."
Charlotte took a bite, and before she could finish chewing and swallowing, two forks reached toward her plate simultaneously.
Alexander forked a piece of ribs, Edward forked a piece of fish, both looking at her.
Charlotte could only eat what they offered.
Right after finishing, she looked up to find her plate piled high with food like a small mountain.
The two of them were like automatic feeding machines, constantly adding food to her plate.
Charlotte said helplessly, "Can't you just eat your own food? You don't need to worry about me, I can help myself."
"Then let Alexander add food to your plate, I'll eat mine."
As Edward spoke, he couldn't help but want to laugh.
He had finally figured it out—Alexander had never been this proactive with anyone else before.
This clearly meant he had his eye on Charlotte!
Excellent, excellent, worthy of being the daughter-in-law he had chosen.
Alexander really had good taste!
However...
Edward became a bit worried again.
Looking at Charlotte's attitude, it was hard to say whether she would take a liking to Alexander.
Charlotte had no idea what they were thinking and quietly finished her meal.
Edward quickly stood up. "I'm getting old, I need to walk around after eating or I'll have indigestion. You two keep eating."
Before Charlotte could say anything, he walked away with the butler's support.
Only Charlotte and Alexander remained at the dining table.
Alexander filled a bowl of hot soup and placed it in front of Charlotte.
"I'm full, I can't eat anymore."
Charlotte pushed it back. "Mr. Harris, you should be leaving now, right?"
Alexander curved his lips. "Are you that eager to send me away? Ms. Johnson's hospitality is quite unique."
"Then what else do you want? You want to sleep at my place?" Charlotte couldn't help but retort.
"Really?" Alexander's eyes held a smile. "That's perfect, I'm a bit busy tonight and need to handle an online meeting. Going back would be troublesome, so I might as well stay at your place."
The butler and other servants stared wide-eyed at Alexander.
Charlotte was stunned for a moment and directly refused. "The Harris Estate has plenty of places to stay, there's no need to stay at my place."
"My father is a light sleeper. If I work at his house, he won't be able to sleep, so I'll have to make do at your place."
After speaking, Alexander glanced at the driver. "Get my change of clothes from the trunk and my work laptop."
He turned back and smiled at Charlotte.
Charlotte fell silent.
The other party's posture made it seem like he couldn't be driven away.
She put down her utensils and stood up. "Whatever, just don't disturb me."
Charlotte turned and went upstairs.
Behind her, Alexander's leisurely voice came through.
"The White Group isn't as easy to deal with as you think. Those old shareholders dream of dividing up Daniel's shares. Now that you've appeared in a high-profile way as his goddaughter and heir, you'll be in danger."
Charlotte stopped and turned to look at him.
"Why are you suddenly telling me this?"
"Just giving you a heads up."
Alexander walked over and stood two steps below her, tucking a business card into her hand.
Charlotte opened her palm to see a pure black card with only a line of gold-embossed numbers—a five-digit landline number.
Alexander said, "If you encounter danger, call this number."
Charlotte paused and put the card in her pocket.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I probably won't need it."
Alexander said nothing more, curved his lips, and watched her turn and go upstairs.
At night, the guest room light stayed on.
Charlotte came out to use the bathroom and glanced at the guest room, hearing rustling sounds from inside.
She walked over and opened the door curiously, only to be stunned by the scene before her.
Alexander had just finished showering, with a towel wrapped around his waist, using another towel to dry his abs.
Under the light, several water droplets fell from Alexander's damp hair, sliding down his shoulders to his chest, then to his abs, tracing glistening lines of water.
Charlotte froze, her ears instantly turning red. "What are you doing?"
Alexander smiled helplessly and curved his lips. "I should be asking you that. Why did you just come in without saying anything?"
"I... you..." Charlotte was at a loss for words and turned to leave.
But Alexander grabbed her wrist and pulled her in front of him.
"I didn't expect that you, who fear nothing, would have such a flustered moment. What's wrong? Have you never seen a man's body before?"
He took Charlotte's hand and pressed it against his abs. "Or is it that you're particularly inexperienced in this area and have never even touched one?"
Her palm felt firm muscle with scorching heat.
Charlotte's face instantly turned red.
This was the first time she felt her cheeks burning like fire, radiating heat.
In her panic, Charlotte forcefully broke free from Alexander.
She scolded, "Shameless!"
With that, Charlotte fled in embarrassment.