Bride of Retribution: Aloof Billionaire's Dominant Game

”Don’t eat too much, just satisfy your cravings a little.” Atlas Hallow handed the large bag he was holding to Charlotte Miller, a big bag of puffed snacks was placed in Charlotte’s arms. She opened it to see exactly what she had selected today.

Chips of all flavors and shrimp strips from every brand.

Her heart suddenly contracted a bit, that unique feeling spreading like water, little by little, overflowing from her heart and engulfing her entirely.

Her delicate white fingers moved slightly, unbuckled the seatbelt, then leaned forward, stretched out her arms, encircled Atlas Hallow’s neck, pulled him towards her, and gently pressed her soft lips against his...

Her mind seemed to explode suddenly; she had never been so active before.

It wasn’t that she had never initiated a kiss, but she had never kissed so earnestly.

”Thank you...” When a small wish was unexpectedly fulfilled, she was as happy and moved as a child, this wasn’t just a bag of snacks, it was his heart of acceptance and affection.

Who knows how long passed before Charlotte finally stopped, resting her forehead against Atlas Hallow’s, and whispered softly.

Atlas Hallow lingered on her lips with reluctance, pondering if he should buy a factory to make the snacks she liked? Was she really so pure and innocent that just a bag of snacks could make her so happy?

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”It was so close, so close to an accident, you know, Ethan.” Charlotte Miller sat on the sofa in Ethan Baird’s office, a cup of light green tea in her hand. She took a sip and spoke of what happened yesterday.

Atlas Hallow went on a business trip and would return tomorrow, so he asked the aunt to accompany her at home and gave her the phone numbers of the bodyguards and drivers, repeatedly instructing Charlotte to be careful when going out. Of course, she was careful but didn’t call for the driver to take her.

If she had asked the driver, he would surely know where she went, exposing her whereabouts.

”You need to have someone accompany you for shopping, it’s the end of the year and there are too many people in the malls. If something happens, I bet Atlas Hallow would tear the mall down.” Ethan Baird also felt a bit scared hearing this, she was so delicate and petite, if she was jostled with men and fell, it could be troublesome.

”I won’t go there anymore.” Upon thinking, she was also a bit scared, and indeed, there were too many people in the malls, making it easy for accidents to happen.

”The market isn’t very optimistic recently, Charlotte, what do you think?” The economic situation was indeed not promising, and Atlas Hallow took up a major project amidst the economic danger, causing some concern.

”Quantitative easing, printing more currency will definitely lead to inflation. It was supposed to spur asset prices, but it’s not reflecting evenly, property prices are up but the stock market hasn’t surged. We are rolling out products intensively at this stage, and they are all massive products, which are a bit risky. I personally think this project is favorable, so if the domestic launch isn’t smooth, I think I can convince Atlas Hallow to bring in your brother’s assets, which will benefit everyone.” Charlotte Miller put down the teacup, noticing not only that many people were tight on cash now, but they were also targeted.

After the Hallow Clan dealt with Rowan Diaz, those three investment banks overtly and covertly aimed their weapons at her, and the words they spoke were unpleasant. Charlotte had never liked to fight with people, it was better to bring in external safe funds, so everyone could relax.

”My brother might not want to return to the domestic market, this is just my personal opinion.” Ethan Baird crossed his long legs, looking thoughtful.

Oliver Baird was quite a big player in the capital market, though he never had the chance to meet him, he admired him for a long time. If he could come to the domestic market, Ethan would truly want to meet him properly. The several mergers Oliver conducted were absolutely remarkable, with uniquely extreme insight.

”We have other places to introduce funds from.” Originally promised dozens of major clients suddenly seemed to become hesitant, this was just the first phase of product issuance, the amount wasn’t very large, merely a testing stone, yet some were already reneging, possibly due to hidden issues behind this.

”Ethan, from my standpoint, I’ve always been impartial, sometimes possibly more inclined towards you, after all, we’ve cooperated for a long time. For this case, I need the funds to be 100% safe, no laundering pathways can flow into the Hallow Clan.” Charlotte Miller’s gaze became serious, aware that changes had occurred, but she needed to ensure that the money Atlas Hallow used was secure.

Actually, she always insisted that everything must be clear and all money should be clean.

If she allowed herself to get involved in those transactions, perhaps she would earn more, but she might also have already become deeply mired.

”Hmm...” Ethan Baird finished speaking and put down his coffee cup: ”I must return to the United States for the New Year to accompany my mom, be careful yourself.”

Currently, Atlas Hallow seemed to be treating Charlotte Miller very well, but Ethan Baird still instructed Charlotte to be cautious everywhere.

However, since Charlotte was now pregnant with Atlas Hallow’s child, he shouldn’t treat her poorly, right?

”I’ll be careful.” Charlotte herself knew, no matter how good he was to her, there was always an invisible barrier in her heart, until he revealed the real reason for urging her into marriage, those obstacles might always be there.

It wasn’t her being petty, nor was she small-minded, she merely couldn’t accept liking someone who wasn’t transparent, wasn’t sincere, and didn’t respect her enough.

He showered her with affections, yet the respect she wanted the most, he hadn’t fully given her.

Ah, this sensation was truly uncomfortable, all Miller Family members were gone, now even Ethan would temporarily return home, it felt like she was alone in the world.

”I’ll still be staying for half a month, it’s not like I’m leaving tomorrow, you don’t need to feel so miserable, little sweetheart.” Ethan Baird noticed Charlotte’s somewhat dim expression, she really looked pitiful.

If his sister were still around, he swore he wouldn’t let any matter on this earth furrow her brows.

”Actually, I also want to return to the United States, I miss my dad and mom, but Atlas Hallow definitely wouldn’t agree.” Charlotte sighed, when she didn’t return home for the New Year before, she would prepare a small hotpot in her apartment and video call with her mom and dad. This year was different; her mom and dad were in the United States, while she returned to the domestic market.

But Charlotte never regretted sending her parents away, she always felt that something would happen in the future, but didn’t know what it would be, so what she could do was send the ones she loved most away from danger.

Doing this might be unfair to Atlas Hallow, after all, he treated her so well, yet she harbored doubts.

”By the way, little sweetheart, I investigated Hailey Hill and found out something, can you guess what it is?” Ethan Baird recalled the information he received yesterday, initially planning to call Charlotte last night, but he held back to avoid upsetting Atlas Hallow by calling Charlotte too late.

Seeing Ethan’s expression, Charlotte knew he must have discovered something valuable, and couldn’t help but urge: ”What is it? Hurry and tell...”

Recently, life with Atlas Hallow felt sweet as honey, she almost forgot the existence of Hailey Hill.