Single Mom's Sweet Husband (Charlotte)
Chapter 454

Cassius braced himself and urged, "Go on, Ms. Emerson."

In a moment of desperation, he reverted to her honorific title.

"Don't be so nervous. It's actually quite simple." Charlotte patted his shoulder. "I've found an assistant for you. He will be in charge of helping you replace new talents, and he'll also help you approach business resources. Let's just say he could be your agent."

"Well, I used to have one, didn't I?" Cassius asked.

"You did before, but that was only one person. We are ready to set up a team for you."

A team.

Cassius nodded and said, "Well, what do I need to prepare?"

"You'll just have to meet them."

"Them? Didn't you say it was only an assistant?" Cassius was suspicious.

"Ah yes, first an assistant, then a team of nearly one hundred staff overseeing public relations, resources, and product planning. In short, they will be developing your personal brand. Rest assured, these people will be managed by me, all you need to do is to meet them."

"All right."

There were some miscellaneous matters that Charlotte did not bring up, but there would be time for that later. When she was about to ask Cassius to stay for the night, he coincidentally mentioned the guest rooms. Charlotte smiled and said, "I was just about to ask you to allow Cole and me to spend the night here."

"No problem. My guest rooms are large and comfortable. Usually, someone will clean it, so it's ready for you. Both of you can choose the one you prefer."

"Then I'll have to trouble you."

"Not at all. Are you hungry? Let me cook for you."

Cassius could cook?

Charlotte and Cole had a bite to eat at a roadside stall before coming over. Although they were not healthy food, they were enough to satiate their hunger. Still, Cassius cooking?

He sounded eager at the prospect. After exchanging glances with Cole, they saw interest reflected in each other's eyes. Thus, the matter was settled. However, it seemed impolite to take up Cassius's guest rooms and trouble him for a meal, so Cole offered to help.

Cassius was really good at cooking. He could cook and cut vegetables at the same time. His time management was precise.

Charlotte yawned as she watched him.

"Are you sleepy? It's almost done. You can sleep after eating." Cassius even had time to smile at her.

Charlotte nodded. "No matter what, I'll have to try the dishes you cooked."

Cassius smiled sheepishly.

Soon, the meal was ready to be served.

There were four dishes in total: hot and sour potato slices, mapo tofu, fried bean sprout with green peppers, and a relatively difficult braised pork dish. The braised pork was prepared in a pressure cooker, it tasted exceptionally soft and savory. Charlotte couldn't help but finish a few pieces.

"It seems like Miss Charlotte will have to lose weight tomorrow," Cole joked.

"Well see how it goes tomorrow. But today I will eat my fill."

"Yeah, it tastes so good. Even the rice is particularly delicious." "The rice is added with red rice and buckwheat, so it will be sweeter and more textured. If you like it, you're welcome to share meals with me. I'm always alone anyway. You can come over whenever."

Charlotte nodded. "Avery plans to bring Irena back to his city. Your place could be our new hang-out spot."

"That's great. I enjoy your company. I always learn new things from you."

Throughout the meal, Charlotte mentioned many common capital operations in the industry. At first, Cole did not understand a single thing. But his eyes lit up and he took out a pen and paper and started taking notes. The sky was already dark by the time they concluded their meal.

Cassius scratched his head in embarrassment and apologized, "I'm sorry, you guys are so tired but I kept the conversation going for so long. The servants have prepared the rooms. You should rest now." "It's not a big deal." Charlotte yawned as she continued, "But I really can't hold on any longer. I'll go up first."

Cole stood deferentially at her departure. After Charlotte left, he turned to Cassius and said, "Mr. Fletcher, I have something to talk about. Is it convenient for you now?"

What could it be about?

Cassius was taken by surprise. He nodded and agreed, "Sure."

Cole and Cassius returned to the living room and sat down. Cole pulled out a contract from his bag and started, "This is the contract I mentioned. Take a closer look at the signature."

"NC?" Cassius was dumbfounded. "Didn't NC become a foreign company after merging?"

"Yes, the CEO is Mr. Fuller."

"I see." Cassius lowered his head and felt a little uncomfortable for no reason.

"So I want to remind you not to get any ideas. It's not an easy feat to be friends. You should know what I'm talking about."

"I..."

"I've been in this industry for many years. I'm not easily deceived, or I wouldn't be working with Mr. Fuller for so long. I can see that you have feelings for Miss Charlotte, but her love for Mr. Fuller will not change overnight. I hope you know your place."

Cassius smiled bitterly. "I didn't do anything. Why did you take the risk to tell me this?"

"I have to take everything into consideration for

Mr. Fuller."

"Sometimes, I really envy Shane. He has many people around him, as well as an accomplished woman like Charlotte. But I know my capabilities. Helping Charlotte is the best I can do. If I were to make time to woo her, I'm afraid both of us simply do not have time for that."

Cole raised his brows. "So?"

"I want what they have, not her. Charlotte treats me well and I will repay her kindness. It has nothing to do with her relationship with Shane."

"That's for the best."

"Mr. Play, it's getting late. Go up and rest. I'll clean up and go to bed as well."

"Much appreciated." Cole stood up and bowed respectfully before heading upstairs.

Cassius looked at three sets of cutleries in front of him. After a long time, he started transferring them into the sink.

The sound of a plate smashing rang out.

It slipped when he was not paying attention.

He scratched his brows and bent over to pick up the pieces.

"Young Master, leave it to us to clean up." The maid hurried forward.

"Is there any news about my brother?" Cassius moved out of the way.

"Master's whereabouts are unknown, and the family wants you back. Would you like to return?"

"Continue to look for my brother. I will not go back to the cage unless I am sure that he is dead." Cassius paused and said, "If you found out who did this to my brother, inform me immediately. Blood will have blood. I will not let them escape."

The maid looked at him worriedly. "Young Master, didn't you enter the entertainment industry to escape from those people? Why are you still..."

"I don't know. Perhaps after knowing them, I realized that choosing a weapon to protect myself wasn't outrageous. Weren't you listening to Charlotte's theories? Do you think those idiots from the family would be able to come up with that?"

"Young Master, you haven't been brainwashed, have you?"

Was he brainwashed?

If he had to choose between being brainwashed by the family or being brainwashed by Charlotte, why couldn't he choose Charlotte? In any case, he was still a puppet. Since he had lost himself, why couldn't he choose what he liked?

Cassius bowed his head and smiled coldly. His beautiful amber eyes gleamed with bloodlust. "I've been asleep for too long. It's time to wake up."

The maid wanted to say something but stopped on second thought.