Chapter 26 Just a Tool When Charlotte heard what Arthur had said , she was furious .
Shed only thrown a couple of insults his way , and now he threatened to cut off her livelihood .
She thought bitterly , Seriously ? What about the five years I wasted on him ? What about all the awful things he did to me ? How am I supposed to make up for that ? The more she dwelled on it , the more infuriated she became , though an undeniable sense of despair lay beneath her anger .
How had her life become such 2/8 a tragedy ? As Charlotte , she couldnt even secure a clean break from him .
As Ms.
Aroma , she had only succeeded in incurring his wrath further .
By the time Charlotte returned to the Hardwick Villa , exhaustion had replaced her initial fury .
Removing her mask , she swallowed a pill that restored her natural voice .
With a quiet word of thanks to the driver , she exited the car and made her way inside .
The villa was brightly lit , the interior gleaming with an air of affluence that felt strangely hollow .
Upon entering the living room , Charlotte immediately noticed Camille seated on the sofa .
Camilles immaculately preserved features carried a cold , steely expression that left no room for compromise .
3/8 Charlotte walked to a nearby armchair and sat down without a preamble .
What you want to talk about ? do Have you completely lost your mind , Charlotte ? You were the one who insisted on marrying him in the first place .
You even resorted to humiliating yourself with that bed climbing stunt to make it happen .
And now , after just five years , you want a divorce ? Are you insane ? Camille shouted .
After learning that Charlotte wanted a divorce , Camille couldnt believe it and suppressed her anger .
4/8 I had a car accident , Charlotte replied calmly .
I lost my memory , including everything about Arthur and Julius .
Over the past few months , Ive been reevaluating my life , and Ive come to realize Im not happy .
If thats the case , why should I stay in this marriage ? What crime have I committed by wanting a divorce ? Camilles eyes narrowed with suspicion .
Youre pretending , arent you ? The question struck a nerve , but Charlottes face betrayed nothing .
I dont know what you mean , she replied , furrowing her brows slightly .
A cold laugh escaped Camilles lips .
Dont try to fool me .
Im your mother ; I know you better than anyone .
This amnesia of 5/8 yours ? Its an act , isnt it ? Youre deliberately creating trouble for Arthur , arent you ? Charlotte felt a chill spread through her chest .
She hadnt expected her mother to see through her so easily , but she knew she couldnt admit the truth .
Im not pretending , she said firmly .
Ive genuinely forgotten everything .
Besides , why would I go to such lengths to fake it ? Because youre unhappy , Camille said without hesitation .
You want to make him suffer , to force him to treat you better .
For a moment , Charlotte felt suffocated .
So her mother knew she was miserable .
Yet , in all these years , no one from her family had reached out to ask about her Chapter 26 Just a well being , not even after learning about her accident .
Camilles next words were delivered with ruthless indifference .
Do whatever you want to make him uncomfortable , but divorce is out of the question .
You may not care about your reputation , but I do .
Do you have any idea how difficult it was to bury the scandal from five years ago ? I will not allow it to resurface .
Charlotte clenched her fists tightly , her voice low but resolute .
So , even if Arthur has a mistress , I still cant divorce him ? Camilles expression remained unmoved , And why should that matter ? Your father has had countless mistresses .
Has that stopped me from securing my place as his wife ? Chapter 26 Just a Tool Camilles callousness left Charlotte speechless .
7/8 Camille continued , her tone unwavering , You already have a son with Arthur .
Your position is unshakable .
Stop entertaining foolish ideas .

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You will not divorce him .
Do you understand ? Charlotte rose abruptly , her body trembling with barely contained emotion .
Without another word , she turned and headed upstairs .
Charlotte , Im talking to you ! Did you hear me ? Camilles voice rang out sharply behind her .
But Charlotte couldnt bring herself to respond .
Her emotions were stretched to their breaking point , and she feared that saying even a single word might lead to an Chupier 20 jusi u 1001 irreparable collapse .
0/0 Her determination to divorce Arthur was no longer just about him .
Now , she had to contend with her own familys opposition .
Once in the solitude of her room , Charlotte sat on the edge of her bed , staring blankly at the wall .
Tears welled up in her eyes , spilling over before she could stop them .
Just then , her phone buzzed twice .
She glanced at the screen , and her breath caught in her throat .