Single Mom's Sweet Husband (Charlotte)
Chapter 56

"Mr. Emerson, I suppose you've been too busy recovering from your illness to know that Emerson Corporation's winning designs for the Eastern opera house was the work of Miss Charlotte herself," Shane explained with a vague smile on his face.

His cool gaze fell upon Timothy, then onto Elaine, who had just stepped out of the kitchen.

At that moment, a sharp flare of warning darted across his eyes, which sent a shiver down Elaine's spine.

Elaine seemingly lost control over her own hands, which trembled with the tray she was holding. However, she quickly recollected herself and steadied her fingers.

With the smile still plastered across her face, she walked over to Shane and placed a cup in front of him, "Here, Mr. Fuller, have a cup of coffee."

She then placed another cup of tea in front of Timothy.

"What's going on here?" Timothy asked Elaine.

Their recent success in the bidding for the Eastern opera house was one of the reasons for his speedy recovery.

However, Elaine only told him that it was a newly recruited designer's work. She hadn't mentioned at all that the designer was Charlotte.

Elaine's face turned white from fear. She did not expect Shane to bring it up at, and not now of all times.

"This..."

"I'm sure it was Madam Emerson's idea to give you a surprise. It worked like a charm, didn't it? You've recovered," Shane said humorously, lifting his cup of coffee for a sip.

As a veteran in the business sector, Timothy naturally spotted Shane's intention to defend Charlotte. In fact, he had a probable estimate as to why.

However, this still took him by surprise. When did the two get to know each other, let alone develop such an unusual relationship?

In the past, whenever he asked the Lane sisters to invite Shane over, he never accepted their offer no matter what.

With that thought in mind, Timothy turned to Charlotte again.

As a fellow businessman, he quickly regained his cool and re-evaluated Charlotte's worth in his mind. He then turned to her and said, "Well, since you' re back, let's have dinner together." Seeing how Timothy's attitude changed so quickly, Charlotte snickered to herself internally. It certainly didn't feel like Timothy harboured the slightest bit of paternal love toward his own flesh and blood. He wouldn't even think twice before exploiting her as a tool for his own advantage.

"No, that's okay. I do not wish to intrude, especially when you have a distinguished guest over for a family reunion," Charlotte replied politely as she turned around and left with Sheryl in her arms. Watching Charlotte leave, Timothy's face blackened. However, considering Shane's presence, he decided against losing his temper.

"My daughter has been spoiled since young. I'm sorry to have you witness such a foolish scene," Timothy chuckled.

Shane's smile still lingered on his lips as he replied, "Ah, it's not a problem. This is Miss Charlotte's nature."

Shane got up from his seat. "Since now that I know Mr. Emerson has recovered well and is as energetic as ever, I shall take my leave. I still have other matters to tend to."

In an attempt to keep him, Timothy hurriedly proposed, "Oh, look at the time! Why don't you stay for dinner before you take your leave."

Shane smiled respectfully in response but still turned to leave.

All this while, Yuliana had been keeping time in the kitchen. Seeing such progress, she dashed out from her hiding spot and excused herself. "Sis, I also have something waiting. I'll leave first." Elaine nodded her head reassuringly. "Okay, go ahead," Elaine replied as the corners of her mouth pulled into a sinister smile.

'Looks like the aphrodisiac has already taken effect on Shane. You can forget about having Shane as your shield after tonight, Charlotte!' Elaine guffawed to herself.

"Charlotte, stand right there!" Shane yelled out.

As soon as Charlotte stepped out of the main gate of the Emersons' residence, she heard a cold voice calling out to her.

She spun around to replace Shane with a grim expression, wobbling toward her with irregular footsteps.

'What's happened to him?' she freaked.

He looked a different person to the one who was actively engaged in conversation earlier.

Even Sheryl had caught on to Shane's peculiar behaviour. She wrapped her arms around Charlotte's neck and asked, "Mommy, is Mr. Handsome unwell?"