Single Mom's Sweet Husband (Charlotte)

"It's fine, I've already deleted all of them for you. Don't worry, Shane won't see it." Avery reassured me.

"That's great." Charlotte took back her phone and heaved a sigh of relief.

"I have two new cakes here. Would you like to try some? It's a sweet and sour strawberry cake with a hint of lemon zest that you like."

"What a sophisticated flavor!" Charlotte's eyes widened as soon as she heard that. "I'll go take a look in the kitchen. You don't have to follow me. Every time you're with me, I feel embarrassed and I lose my appetite."

"Well, I won't follow you this time." Avery pointed at a door in the distance and said, "The kitchen was moved to the other side. You can go by yourself. I'll be here, so come find me when you're done. We need to talk about Cassius. I guess we won't be resting much today. Do you wanna head back?"

"I'm fine." Charlotte said, "I'm prepared to work overtime."

Avery smiled and watched her leave. The moment she disappeared, the smile on his face vanished.

His gaze was fixed on a green leaf outside the window, lips pressed together, and fists tightly clenched.

The email did not contain smut like he had claimed. The link led to a provoking article written in a foreign language. It detailed the death of Mrs. Fuller Senior and how Shane swept the news under the carpet. He couldn't protect Charlotte and her daughter, seeing that he failed to keep Mrs. Fuller Senior from harm. There was also a picture of her body attached.

Who could do such a thing? Only Christopher.

Avery rubbed his temples. He definitely couldn't tell Shane about this matter. On one hand, it was Charlotte who showed him that email. If Shane, that possessive fella, found out about it, Avery might lose his life.

If he couldn't tell Shane, he was left with Rick.

Avery thought, 'He would have to tell Rick about Cassius. It's better for Cassius to garner more support.'

Rick finished up a meeting and went back to his office. He slumped tiredly on the chair and rubbed his temples. He was working like a whirlwind for nearly three hours. When he was about to take a rest, he received a call from Avery.

He sighed. "Avery, what can I do for you?"

"It sounds like you're tired."

"Yeah, two days ago I went to Derek's house and found that his relationship with his woman deteriorated, so I wanted to help him. As a result, I didn't have time to deal with my own affairs. I have a pile of matters to oversee in the office." Rick reached for the half-smoked cigarette left on the ashtray in front of him and lit it up again.

If he didn't stimulate his brain with a cigarette, he would expire.

"Do you need help?"

"Can you help me?"

"It's fine, I can manage it online. After all, I need your help, too."

Rick chuckled and shook his head. "Alright, I'll send you the materials. Actually, there aren't many things on the list. First, tell me why you need my help." "Christopher sent an email to Charlotte. I'll forward it to you. It's in a foreign language, but you should be able to understand it."

"All right."

After Rick received the email, he was silent for a few seconds before his expression turned grave. "I'll come over now." "What about your unfinished business?" "I'll call Derek now and ask him to come to the office."

Avery had just received the materials from Rick. After reading it, he realized there was someone who could deal with similar things. He offered, "I have someone who could help. Come over, I'll send them over to handle it."

"Sure."

"Don't worry. They're all people without an official title. You won't be exposed."

"Even if you didn't say that, I still trust you."

Avery laughed.

Rick's unsuspecting nature put people at ease. He leaned back and said, "Actually, there is one more thing."

Rick had already packed up and shot a look at Kendall who had been waiting, signaling her to follow him to the underground car park. As he walked, he slid the phone into his pocket and wore a Bluetooth headset. "What?"

"Do you know Cassius?"

"Yes, Kendall likes him quite a lot."

"Are you interested to invest in him?"

"How much?"

"It's not this kind of investment, it's a real investment."

Rick glanced at Kendall and asked, "What do you think of Cassius?"

"Cassius!? Do you want to collaborate with Cassius?" Kendall's interest was piqued and her eyes sparkled. "Then can I have his autograph and have a meal with him? I heard that he's deft at flower arranging. Can I learn that from him? I really like him a lot, I-"

"Stop." Rick stopped Kendall's frenzied monologue. He sighed helplessly and said, "You heard it."

Avery laughed uncontrollably.

On the other end, he laughed so hard that he was out of breath.

Rick ushered Kendall into the car and said, "What's with this Cassius? I only know that he is the spokesperson for Charlotte. Why does he have something to do with you?"

"Anyone associated with Charlotte is associated with me, too."

"Your statement is very dangerous."

"I am different from you. I am not interested in other women. I just regard her as my pal. What's more, she brought Olive to me. I really appreciate her." "Really?"

"If I had underlying feelings for her, why would I be so concerned about her when she was with Shane? In this world, apart from love, family, and friendship, there is actually a fourth emotion."

A fourth emotion?

Rick frowned and asked, "What are you talking about?"

"It's less passionate than love, more trusting than friendship, and needs more time to bud than familial affection. It's called camaraderie. Charlotte and I are ride-or-die comrades. But if you want me to share a bed with her, then forget about it." Avery said as he narrowed his eyes, "I still like Irena."

Rick understood what he meant, and at the same time, he was happy for him. "Haven't you... let her go?"

"I've let her go a long time ago. But recently I discovered something, rather than being too bogged down, I'd better spend the rest of my days with all of you. One day, I will take Olive away. Brine is not my entire world."

"Avery, why don't you stay?"

"I came here for revenge. I don't have any other feelings for Brine. If you really miss me, come and visit me." "Kendall and I have plans to travel around the world, but I have to remind you that Olive and Sheryl are joined at the hip now. If you return to your city, Sheryl might want to follow you."

"Don't scare me. If Sheryl came, wouldn't Shane and Charlotte follow her?"

"Unfortunately, that's what I meant. So you'd better make plans as soon as possible."

Avery was exhausted. "Don't, I'm afraid of Shane."

Rick smiled.

Half an hour later, Rick arrived at Avery's cafe. Charlotte was still in the kitchen, nowhere to be seen.

Avery texted Charlotte about Rick's arrival and told her to give him a call before coming out of the kitchen, lest they be overheard.

"Let's talk about the email first, then Cassius. If Kendall feels bored, she can go to the kitchen and eat cake with Charlotte," Avery said.

To eat cake or to accompany Rick?

Kendall was a little conflicted.