"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.

pays us, so we only answer to

make things difficult for you. But I'd like some tea

it right away!" one of the

her to me. And also bring over the person responsible for the

incident. She had deliberately swapped the number cards in the raffle box. How could

had gone wrong along the way. "Get

of Charles' bodyguards approached her.

squinted her eyes. "Now? Did Ms.

managed the raffle box," the bodyguard answered

bodyguard. "Weren't you assigned to keep an eye on Ms.

me. Ms. Baker wants to see me, and it's apparently

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

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