"You two, come over here." Janet pointed at the two bodyguards Charles had assigned. "Charles only said for you to protect me, not to keep staring at me. I'm not a criminal."

"But Mr. Wells' instructions were very clear. We are to stay with Ms. Baker and Madam Baker. We can't leave your side for even a moment," one of the bodyguards replied, unfazed by Janet's words. He showed no intention of yielding. "Please, Ms. Baker, don't make this difficult for us."

"Why, you-"

"That's enough!" Clarisse cut Janet off. "Janet, how many times have I told you? You need to be mindful of your identity and behavior when you're outside!" Clarisse frowned. "Look at how you're acting!"

Clarisse glanced at the two bodyguards. "I'm Charlie's mother, as you should know."

"Yes, madam," they acknowledged.

"Since you know who I am, you should also know that crossing me won't end well for you!" Clarisse warned.

to offend, Madam Baker. We're simply following orders. Mr. Hoffman pays us, so we only answer to him," one

I won't make things difficult for you. But I'd

of the bodyguards responded immediately and

secretary, Becky. Bring her to me. And

the number cards in the raffle box.

explanation was that something had gone wrong along

Charles' bodyguards approached her. "Ms. Malls, Ms. Baker would like

"Now? Did Ms. Baker say what it's

raffle box," the bodyguard answered Becky's questions.

glanced at the bodyguard. "Weren't

Ms. Baker wants to see me,

to Mr. Hoffman, and it was replaced. Ms. Baker may have realized something was

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