Chapter 8
But then, she had overheard Zac’s conversation that very same night.
She was just Wendy’s replacement.
Pulling herself from her thoughts, Charlotte refocused and looked at Monica. “Don’t worry. and won’t be coming back.”
I’ll be
leaving for my hometown in a couple of days
Monica hadn’t expected it to be this easy. For a moment, she was caught off guard.
That’s it?
Charlotte was this easy to get rid of? Not even asking for a single cent?
Something about it felt… off.
But she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.
Charlotte glanced down at her watch “That’s all I have to say. I have things to do, so I’ll be heading out.”
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Without waiting for a response, she stood up, grabbed her bag from the bedroom, and left.
Monica sat there for a second, stunned.
She just… left?
As the realization sank in, Monica’s expression darkened. “Unbelievable! No manners at all!” she muttered angrily to herself. “I didn’t even say I was leaving, yet she walked off first. Does she even have any respect for her elders?”
She had deliberately dressed in her most extravagant jewelry set today, hoping to intimidate Charlotte and make her feel the vast difference
between their statuses.
Before coming here, she had imagined putting Charlotte in her place–making the girl cater to her, maybe even seeing her break down and call Zac to complain in rea
But none of that happened.
Instead, Charlotte had been calm, indifferent, and entirely unbothered.
And she left before Monica even had the chance to feel victorious
Furious and unwilling to stay any longer, Monica stormed out of the villa, already thinking about how to complain to Zac about Charlotte.
She had never been this dissatisfied with a girl in her life!
The driver was already waiting at the entrance.
Monica had just gotten into the car when her phone rang.
Seeing Wendy’s name on the screen, she took a deep breath, calming her anger, before answering in a gentle tone.
“Wendy, my dear, I just met Zac’s so–called girlfriend, and let me tell you–she has absolutely no manners. It was truly an eye–opener. You know what they say: ‘You can dress her up, but you can’t teach her class,“”
A spark of delight flashed through Wendy’s eyes.
Perfect
Charlotte had managed to offend Monica.
Even if Zac was reluctant to break up now, there was no way they would last.
Speaking in a soft, soothing tone, Wendy said, “Mrs. Gibson, don’t let her get to you. She’s just some classless nobody–not worth your time.
In Wendy’s eyes, girls without wealth or status were all the same. They were unsophisticated and out of place.
Even if Charlotte wasn’t technically from a small town, she might as well have been
Monica huffed. “You’re the one who’s truly likable, Wendy. That girl at least knows what’s good for her. She said she’ll be leaving in a few days and won’t be coming back. At least she has some self–awareness!”
“She really said that?” Wendy asked, eyebrows lifting. “So she’s planning to break up with Zac?”
“Of course.” Monica scoffed. “And even if she doesn’t, I’ll make sure she does. After the way she treated me today, there’s no way to stay with Zac!”
“That’s wonderful news.” Wendy said sweetly. “Mrs. Gibson, are you heading back to the estate now? I’ll come keep you company.”
After leaving Harmony Hill Villa, Charlotte headed straight to her law firm to resign.
She had worked here for over three years, starting as an inter and eventually becoming a practicing attorney.
This small firm had witnessed her growth from a fresh graduate to a capable professional
Her assistant, Sophie Shaw, had just graduated college this year. At twenty–two, she was three years younger than Charlotte.
When she heard Charlotte was leaving, her eyes instantly tumed red.
“Charlotte, why are you quitting all of a sudden?” Sophie asked, her voice trembling.
“I have some personal matters to take care of back home.”
She hadn’t thought much about resigning at first, but seeing Sophie on the verge of tears made her feel a little heavy–hearted.
Their relationship wasn’t just that of ordinary coworkers,
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