My Mute Bride

The elevator doors opened with a ‘ding’, and the secretary outside of Justin’s office greeted Amber politely when she saw her. “Hello, Miss Amber. President Burton is still in a meeting. What brought you here today?”

“I made some chicken soup and brought some for him. It has been very busy in the company recently, and all of you have worked hard. So, I ordered some pastries and they will be delivered soon.”

At this, the people at the reception table looked happy and started thanking her.

“You’re always so sweet, Miss Amber.”

“Thank you, Miss Amber.”

“You’re welcome. I’ll be waiting for Justin in his office then.”

The secretary at the reception quickly stood up and said, “Miss Amber, why don’t you wait in the lounge? There’s already somebody waiting in his office.”

“Somebody?” she repeated, her eyes narrowed. “Who is it?”

“It’s Charlotte,” the secretary replied.

Amber was relieved when she heard that. She had initially thought that it was another C-list celebrity who had come to throw herself at Justin. “Why did Charlotte suddenly come over today?”

“No idea, but she arrived in the early morning.”

“It’s fine,” Amber said with a smile. “I’m bored anyway, so I can chat with her since Justin will be finished with the meeting soon.”

Everyone at the reception exchanged glances as they watched Amber disappear into Justin’s office. It was an open secret that Charlotte had a dislike for Amber.

Most of them reckoned that Justin was still not marrying Amber because of Charlotte’s disapproval. Besides this reason, they couldn’t think of another logical explanation.

sighed and said, “The door’s unlocked. Let’s check

“I hope nothing happens.”

that’s our boss’ precious daughter. We won’t be able to answer him if anything happens to

can’t afford to offend either side.” They discussed among themselves as they

the office, Charlotte was seated on Justin’s chair, dressed in her black and white-colored skirt with suspenders. Her legs were dangling in the air, and the red rubies embedded in her tiny

she was even humming a nursery rhyme as she sucked on a lollipop. Upon hearing the sound of the door behind her, she

the person who came in, she swallowed her words and her expression became indifferent. “Why is it

in her hand, Amber flashed her a smile and said, “I’m here to bring lunch for your daddy. What

you? You must be imagining

not the least bit angry. “It’s okay. It doesn’t matter whether you call me ‘Mommy’ or not. We’ll be mother and daughter by

she had never regarded Charlotte highly. Once she had a boy with Justin, he would be the sole heir to the Burton Family’s fortune, and this girl would be nothing by

and crossed her arms. “My

up to you to say. Even if Justin lets you get your way, he won’t let a child decide his marriage. In the end, your influence is limited.” As

desk between them. With the usual friendly pretense she had in her eyes, she added, “You’d better be a good girl, or your life won’t be so easy anymore after I marry your father. Do you understand

contracted, and she

“You’re pretty smart.”

the thermos and asked, “Miss Amber, what did

“It’s chicken soup. Why?”

had breakfast, so I’m a little hungry now.

Amber was rather pleased. Thus, she said, “Sure. I brought quite a lot anyway. I’ll pour some out for you. If you’re a good girl, I’ll treat you as I would my own daughter. Here, try

of soup that she had just poured out in front of Charlotte. Suddenly, the look in Charlotte’s eyes changed

The soup scattered from the desk to the floor as Amber shrieked. Quite a lot of the soup had spilled onto her dress as

girl!

sly and proud look on her face as she said, “I’m sorry, Aunt Amber. I didn’t hold it properly because