Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 680 Bringing Trouble

Charlotte was stunned for a moment before nervously asking, “Then, does this mean that my father and great-grandfather are also in danger? They—”

Joseph held her shoulders and interrupted her before she could finish, “Don’t worry, Charlotte. For now, I don’t think anyone in the Woodley family would dare to attack them. They don’t have any blackmail on them. But you, you’re their only way in.”

Before she could part her lips to ask further questions, he continued, “Think about it. If you’re safe and sound, won’t your father and great-grandfather be able to deal with those people in Jamesdon with peace of mind?”

Charlotte instinctively nodded.

“But, if you fall into the hands of those people who mean you harm, your father and great-grandfather would be worried about your safety and be forced to cooperate with them.”

“Then… what should I do now?”

“Listen, Charlotte. Don’t be scared. I’ll protect you. I’ll take you out of Highside tonight.”

“But Leanna told us to wait for her to return. My father also told me to stay put in Highside and not go anywhere,” she replied with a frown.

Joseph let out a silent sigh. “They’re right, Charlotte, but things are changing. Those people already know that you’re in Highside. So, they’ll definitely find a way to track you down. Besides, have you ever thought about the consequences of your decision? If you’re their target, staying in Highside would also bring trouble to Miss McKinney.”

When Charlotte heard this, her pupils dilated instantly. He is right.

He gently patted her on the head and continued to persuade her, “I’ll escort you out of Highside to a place where no one can find you. Once this matter is over, I’ll send you back to Jamesdon immediately.”

“Won’t this implicate you?”

Joseph smiled. “I’ve been away from Jamesdon for more than ten years. Everyone thinks I’m dead. How can they find the whereabouts of a dead man? Charlotte, your safest bet now is to come with me.”

When he noticed that she was caving in, he pressed further, “How about this? I’ll pick you up at eight tonight. But don’t tell anyone that you’re leaving. Loose lips sink ships.”

even my friends?” Charlotte

Highside, but do you want to put her in danger as well?”

shook her head.

you have to trust me. I

“I’ll go

“Then, I’ll make some arrangements to pick

she called out, “See you, Uncle

immediately walked out of the

and your uncle talking about? You

scrutiny, immediately blushed and stammered, “N-Nothing. Uncle Joseph was just checking on me

speaking, she hurried to the cashier and took several deep breaths to calm

can’t lie to save herself. She might as

someone else’s family business, she knew she further.

the studio door and proudly declared, “What do you want to

I

“Huh?”

here? Do you want to buy anything? I’ll take you

this point, Charlotte was already faltering as she spluttered, “No, I-I

what

“Nothing, I—”

lying. Don’t lie to me. Otherwise, I’ll tell Nana, and she’ll give

grabbed Zoe’s arm and pleaded, “Zoe, don’t!

the Woodley Family. People are asking me to go back and threatening my father and great-grandfather over my absence. If I stay in Highside, I will only bring trouble to

what did your uncle say?” Zoe

very safe place, and once this matter was over, he would bring me

this as she replied,

heard that Zoe