"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.

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

"Fine, I won't make things difficult for

of the bodyguards responded immediately

Becky. Bring her

over the incident. She had deliberately swapped the number cards in the raffle box. How could Noelle's

only explanation was that something had gone wrong

Charles' bodyguards approached

squinted her eyes. "Now? Did Ms.

raffle

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

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

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

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