"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

eyes. "Fine, I won't make things difficult for you. But I'd like some tea now. Can

away!" one of

leaned closer to him, saying, "I need to see someone-Charles' secretary, Becky. Bring her

had deliberately swapped the number

was that something had gone wrong along the way.

when one of Charles' bodyguards approached her. "Ms. Malls, Ms. Baker would

her eyes. "Now? Did

see the person who managed the raffle

bodyguard. "Weren't

he's here for me. Ms. Baker wants to see me, and it's apparently about

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

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