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thing was wrong when Riel

ing too," she asked as Riel

wen on her desk scaring the shit out of Charlotte. "Are you going

of your mind, Charlotte." Riele sighed b

don't understand. All can see is this handsome guy who looks hot

sked. "Mr. Owen doe

e might have

e from her friend before she st

one that will replace Mr

ck and excitement. "Are you say

g to be the new CEO and I will be his assistant. Can you belie

er in silence before

re you laughing?" She folded her arms and looked at her frie

with being his assistant? It's not like you are in any kind of relationship. What exactly are you worri

o rumble. "I do want to argue, but I can't do

d her friend up as the

ked her, but Charlotte was silent as

e loves French fries. She got Spaghetti for herself.

he was halfway through with the food when s

pushed her food aside and stared at Riele almost making her choke. "I

ound like a shock to you and I don't want you to sc

you're pregnant," she said as she laughed expecting Charlotte to laugh at the joke too, but she didn't. S

otte

er chest, and looked at Charlotte. As if knowing

I was drunk and I didn't

father?" Ri

ele

e father,

n't lik

pany. "Kim Utter?" Riele asked in disbelief. Charlotte nodded. "How t

" she paused with a sigh. "I was drunk and he offe

you're carryi

e shook

would be furious so she quickly held her hand and covered them w

re just twenty-three! What do yo

care for me. My dad died on his way to see me. Mom ran away the moment she gave birth

erent from my mom. I want to show this baby what my mom couldn't show me; the love, the care, the protection...all of it. I don't care if Kim acce

as you won't regret it. I will stick in for you." C

tte answered as Riele

rom the baby to punch th

tte la

er things to worry about than

t guy or whoever he is. Maybe I dislike him because his name is Kim." Riele continued e

ou're not getting rid of the child." Charlotte smiled. "I'm always here

ou know whe

both