“Your subordinate had explained to me and even sent me back to Yaleview.” Olivia added, “We were worried about you. So, we decided to visit you on the weekend.”
“Let talk in the study.”
After inviting them to the study, Charlotte instructed the maid to prepare some coffee.
Looking at Charlotte, Jeffrey was getting all emotional. He remarked, “After the incident at the wedding, we heard about how you and Mrs. Berry got into trouble. I was really…”
Just as he spoke, Jeffrey’s voice began to break. “I hated myself for being powerless to do anything. Or else, I would have held the Nacht family accountable!”
“Mr. Judd, it’s all over now. So, let’s not talk about that anymore,” Olivia reminded softly.
“Yes, yes. You’re right.”
Jeffrey regained his composure.
On their way to see Charlotte, Olivia had repeatedly reminded him not to bring up the past. Charlotte had a new life now that came with new considerations of her own. Hence, they shouldn’t influence her decision in any way.
“How have you been over the years?” Charlotte changed the topic.
“We’ve been good.” Jeffrey began talking about the factories. “The few factories that you invested in are doing very well. In fact, we have even built four more.”
“Really?” Charlotte was delighted at the news. “That’s good to know. At the very least, I didn’t disappoint my dad.”
“As for your money, I have saved it for you.” Jeffrey handed her a bank card and a ledger. “These are the accounts from the last two years and the bonus you deserved. In total, there’s about twenty million. It’s not much now but will increase in the future.”
“Please continue to keep it safe for me.” Charlotte pushed it back to him. “I’ll get it from you whenever I need it.”
“All right.” Jeffrey kept the items. “I’ll continue adding the dividends into the account in the future.”
“Mmm-hmm.” Charlotte nodded with a smile. “It warms my heart to know that both of you have been doing well.”
“You took the words out of my mouth.” Jeffrey felt relieved. “I’m happy to see that you have been doing fine too. Over the last two years, my inability to protect you has been hanging over my head…”
Pausing briefly, he changed topics. “I heard that you have reunited with your mom’s family and they are really powerful.”
“Mmm-hmm.” Charlotte nodded.
“How powerful? Can they protect you from being bullied by the Nacht family?” Jeffrey asked with concern.
Charlotte smiled slightly. “The Lindbergs and Nachts are of similar stature. However, in some instances, the Lindbergs do exceed the Nachts.”
“What? That powerful?” Jeffrey was excited to hear it. “That’s wonderful. The Nachts will not be able to bully you anymore.”
“Don’t worry.” Charlotte declared confidently, “No one in this world can bully me anymore!”
“That’s good, that’s good.” Jeffrey nodded. “I’m happy as long as you’re safe. I’m just worried…”
Jeffrey didn’t dare finish his sentence. Instead, the changed topics. “What about the children? Have you seen them?”
“They’re with me.” Just as Charlotte spoke, Jamie’s voice rang out from outside. “Robbie, quick! Fifi and Little Fifi are waiting for us outside!”
“I’m coming…”
“The kids are here?” Olivia was delighted to hear them. “That’s wonderful! Charlotte, I’m really happy for you.”
“Did the Nachts agree?” Jeffrey was still worried. “Won’t they try and get them back?”
“Zachary dropped them off himself,” Charlotte replied with a smile. “Don’t worry. I’m no longer the Charlotte Windt of old.”
“Fantastic!” Olivia was excited. “It warms my heart to see who you have become. We have to remember the lessons from the past that is not to be bullied by others.”
