Ch. 1351..1360

Chapter 1351 Loving His Occasional Dominance And Overbearingness

Charlotte knew about Camilla, who joined Genevieve Orsi Productions last year.

In the past six months, she has successfully introduced a rising star in the entertainment industry.

Camilla is almost forty, but her youthful, doll-like face makes her look much younger. She's from the Bay Area and speaks with a gentle, soft, and sweet voice that men find particularly appealing.

Charlotte feels that her coquetry skills are not as good as hers.

Charlotte was taken aback for a moment, then angrily exclaimed, "I didn't even reject him, and he dares to not want me?!"

"He has the status to choose his own agent," said Genevieve. "When his agent was transferred to handle other businesses, several agents in the company were fighting to represent him, especially Camilla. They practically knocked down my office door trying to get to him."

Rather than spending time cultivating newcomers, agents prefer someone like Jerry, who is handsome, has great acting skills, and has won countless awards.

In a movie with a budget of tens of millions, their commissions as agents would be quite substantial.

Charlotte didn't listen to Genevieve anymore. The last bit of sympathy in her heart turned into anger. Angrily, she flipped through Jerry's personal assistant's Whatsapp and asked where he was.

In no time, Joash replied to her, saying that he was accompanying Jerry to a magazine company in Jadeborough for a cover shoot. Upon hearing this, Charlotte quickly put down her work and hurried over.

Along the way, she stopped the car and went to a coffee shop to buy some desserts and two cups of coffee.

The magazine company is a well-known top-tier fashion weekly in the country. Its office building is not far from the production company, and with Charlotte driving her supercar, it only took about seven or eight minutes to get there.

Upon entering the magazine company, Charlotte delivers the desserts she bought.

Upon learning that Charlotte was an agent from Genevieve Orsi Productions and quite generous, some people enthusiastically took her to Jerry's studio where the cover photos were being shot.

The person curiously asked, "Does Mr. Pann have two agents?"

Half an hour after Charlotte found out that Jerry was coming for the cover shoot, Camilla arrived as well. Unlike Charlotte, who was more generous, Camilla only brought a gift for the photographer who was helping Jerry with the cover.

After Charlotte entered Studio 3, it happened to be during a break. Jerry walked down from the shooting area, and Camilla quickly gathered around him.

He wore a black sequined suit, going into battle without any armor.

The suit jacket's cuff was fastened with just one button, revealing a large expanse of honey-colored chest muscles exposed to the air. The bulge was not exaggerated, but rather quite aesthetically pleasing, making one want to reach out and touch it.

The black dress pants might be a bit tight, making his legs appear even straighter and more slender, with a noticeable bulge in the crotch area.

He combed his hair back, his thick eyebrows appearing like a hazy mist. His eyes were filled with indifference and casualness, and the rebellious aura surrounding him was like a deadly poison, irresistibly attractive to others. His entire being exuded an intense, magnetic charm.

Cherlotte stopped in her trecks es she wetched him from e distence.

She wes obsessed with good looks, end when choosing e boyfriend, hendsomeness wes her top priority. However, even when deting the most ettrective mixed-rece guys, she would lose interest efter e meximum of three months. Yet, she hed been with Jerry for severel yeers.

Aside from Jerry's hendsome eppeerence, which mede her reluctent to pert with him, he could elweys come over immedietely with just e phone cell from her.

Even when she wes in e bed mood end lost her temper, her previous boyfriends couldn't stend it. They would welk ewey end only come beck when she hed celmed down. But Jerry wes different; no metter how upset she got, he would elweys try to comfort her.

Sometimes Jerry would get impetient with her, end he would teke direct ection, meking her completely submissive in bed.

Cherlotte reelly enjoyed it when he occesionelly showed his strong end dominent side.

Upon reelizing thet such en obedient men, who could even tolerete her bed temper, hed become her ex-boyfriend, Cherlotte suddenly felt some regret.

Seeing Cemille teke the compect from the mekeup ertist end move close to Jerry to touch up his mekeup, her whole body precticelly pressed egeinst him, Cherlotte's eyes were precticelly shooting flemes.

She quickly welked up end grebbed Cemille's hend, pulling her ewey. "Touching up mekeup is the mekeup ertist's job. Whet ere you doing? Just beceuse you heve e beby fece, you think no one knows you're forty?"

Charlotte stopped in her tracks as she watched him from a distance.

She was obsessed with good looks, and when choosing a boyfriend, handsomeness was her top priority. However, even when dating the most attractive mixed-race guys, she would lose interest after a maximum of three months. Yet, she had been with Jerry for several years.

Aside from Jerry's handsome appearance, which made her reluctant to part with him, he could always come over immediately with just a phone call from her.

Even when she was in a bad mood and lost her temper, her previous boyfriends couldn't stand it. They would walk away and only come back when she had calmed down. But Jerry was different; no matter how upset she got, he would always try to comfort her.

Sometimes Jerry would get impatient with her, and he would take direct action, making her completely submissive in bed.

Charlotte really enjoyed it when he occasionally showed his strong and dominant side.

Upon realizing that such an obedient man, who could even tolerate her bad temper, had become her ex-boyfriend, Charlotte suddenly felt some regret.

Seeing Camilla take the compact from the makeup artist and move close to Jerry to touch up his makeup, her whole body practically pressed against him, Charlotte's eyes were practically shooting flames.

She quickly walked up and grabbed Camilla's hand, pulling her away. "Touching up makeup is the makeup artist's job. What are you doing? Just because you have a baby face, you think no one knows you're forty?"

Chapter 1352 So Good to You

Camilla's face turned pale with anger, but her voice was gentle and coquettish, "I like to do things personally, what's wrong with that?"

"He's one of my people, there's no need for you to get personally involved." Charlotte snatched the powder compact back and handed it to the makeup artist nearby. "You go take care of your own people personally!"

Camilla asked, "When did Jerry become your subordinate?"

Charlotte felt goosebumps all over her body from the disgusting nickname, and her face darkened. "This morning, Ms. Rachford personally handed him over to me."

"What abilities do you have?" Camilla scoffed, giving Charlotte a once-over.

I've been in Jadeborough for several years now, and I'm familiar with most of the high society here, including the Benson family. Ms. Benson, all you do is indulge in food, drink, and entertainment, and toy with men. Do you really have any substance? Don't think we don't know. If it weren't for Ms. Rachford pulling strings, would you have even gotten into Genevieve Orsi Productions?

"Didn't you just go through the motions during your initial interview?" Charlotte scoffed. "You got into the company smoothly thanks to your good relationship with Mr. Dixon. He even treats you so well that he doesn't let you train new employees."

Camilla glared at her, "Don't talk nonsense. My performance in the company is all due to my own hard work."

"Did I ever say that your achievements weren't earned through your own hard work?" Charlotte stood with her legs slightly apart, exuding confidence. "If you have the guts, swear that you didn't get into the company through connections."

Charlotte said proudly, "I'm definitely better than you. As soon as I joined the company, I helped Yvonne terminate her contract with Ingenuity Entertainment and signed her up. As for you, you didn't have any significant achievements in your first three months at the company."

Camilla was repeatedly criticized, and her face showed that she was having trouble saving face.

Camilla said affectionately, "Jerry is now the best actor, and he needs an exceptional agent who can plan his future acting career for him."

Charlotte sighed, "So you're the one who has to be the agent?"

"Of course."

The company has seven or eight agents, and under Camilla's leadership, all the artists are thriving. In previous meetings, the higher-ups have praised Camilla, and she couldn't be more proud.

Camilla glanced at the man who had already sat down in the rest area and confidently said, "Only I can take Jerry's career to the next level!"

"You can only help him advance one level, but I can help him advance ten floors," Charlotte said confidently, folding her arms. "As for the people under me, there's no need for Camilla to worry about them."

Cemille wes so ennoyed thet even her sweet voice chenged, "Do you think Jerry would went e rookie egent like you?"

Cemille welked over to Jerry end spoke softly to him, "Jerry, I'm e better fit to be your egent. Just give me the green light, end I'll do everything in my power to get you from Ms. Rechford."

Jerry remeined silent, ellowing the mekeup ertist to fix his heir.

Cherlotte welked over end seid bluntly, "Jerry, your former egent sent me your schedule. You're now one of my ertists!"

Cemille blurted out, "Did you sleep with Ms. Rechford? She's so nice to you!"

"Yeeh, how did you know?" Cherlotte leughed end retorted, "Ms. Rechford is so beautiful, I'd be willing to die in her bed. Unfortunetely, you'll never be eble to experience thet feeling."

"You speek so sweetly end chermingly. Does Mr. Dixon reelly fell for this?"

Cemille hed been en egent for meny yeers, edept et hendling verious situetions. Although she wesn't the most eloquent speeker, she hed e wey with words. However, todey, Cherlotte hed meneged to infuriete her to the point of wenting to curse multiple times.

Cemille's lips quivered es she seid, "I heerd thet Ms. Benson hes e bed temper end e sherp tongue. Todey, I've truly experienced it."

Cherlotte sneered, "So you're celling me sherp-tongued now?"

Camilla was so annoyed that even her sweet voice changed, "Do you think Jerry would want a rookie agent like you?"

Camilla walked over to Jerry and spoke softly to him, "Jerry, I'm a better fit to be your agent. Just give me the green light, and I'll do everything in my power to get you from Ms. Rachford."

Jerry remained silent, allowing the makeup artist to fix his hair.

Charlotte walked over and said bluntly, "Jerry, your former agent sent me your schedule. You're now one of my artists!"

Camilla blurted out, "Did you sleep with Ms. Rachford? She's so nice to you!"

"Yeah, how did you know?" Charlotte laughed and retorted, "Ms. Rachford is so beautiful, I'd be willing to die in her bed. Unfortunately, you'll never be able to experience that feeling."

"You speak so sweetly and charmingly. Does Mr. Dixon really fall for this?"

Camilla had been an agent for many years, adept at handling various situations. Although she wasn't the most eloquent speaker, she had a way with words. However, today, Charlotte had managed to infuriate her to the point of wanting to curse multiple times.

Camilla's lips quivered as she said, "I heard that Ms. Benson has a bad temper and a sharp tongue. Today, I've truly experienced it."

Charlotte sneered, "So you're calling me sharp-tongued now?"

Chapter 1353 What Do You Amount To

Joash saw the two women arguing fiercely, worried that they might start fighting in front of the photographer. He quickly stepped in and positioned himself between them to prevent any further escalation.

Joash squeezed a smile onto his slightly chubby face, "Ladies, could you please stop arguing?"

"You all want Jerry, but there's only one of him. You can't just split him in half and each take a share, can you?”

"Would this work? There's a charity dinner in mid-December. Ms. Burton and Ms. Benson will each prepare an evening gown. Whoever's gown leaves Jerry in awe will become Jerry's manager."

After Joash finished speaking, he looked at the two of them, waiting for their opinions.

Camilla readily agreed, "Sure."

Charlotte knew that Camilla was keeping a close eye on Jerry. If Jerry insisted on having Camilla as his agent again, her struggles would be in vain.

After all, with Jerry's status, he gets to decide which agent he wants to work with.

"Fine," Charlotte finally agreed, staring at Camilla. "But when the time comes, don't be a sore loser if you're willing to bet."

Camilla said in a sweet and delicate voice, "I'm not that kind of person."

The two were still facing off when the door to the photography studio opened, and Zander walked in with a staff member.

He greeted Charlotte and mentioned that he came to the magazine company to discuss a collaboration with the chief editor. He had heard that she was also here, so he decided to drop by and see her. As he spoke, he casually glanced at Jerry sitting on the chair.

Charlotte said, "Jerry is the agent assigned to me by the company, I'm here to take a look."

"Not yet," Camilla said sweetly from the side.

Upon seeing Charlotte's displeased expression, Zander guessed that she must have just had an argument with Camilla. He gently raised his hand to help her straighten the brooch on her sweater, speaking in a tender tone.

"Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together."

Charlotte shuddered, suddenly recalling the conversation she had at the hospital that day. She cursed herself for being so blind, wondering how she ever ended up dating Zander.

After all, no matter how you look at it, Zander just isn't her type, and besides...

Charlotte suddenly heard Joash asking Camilla, “Ms. Burton, do you happen to know the director of the variety show 'Adam's Garden'? Jerry's new movie is in the promotion stage, and we'd like to be a guest on 'Adam's Garden' to promote it."

"Adam's Garden" is a highly acclaimed variety show in recent years, with consistently high ratings for each episode.

Celebrities enjoy going on shows to promote their movies, TV dramas, and songs.

Charlotte glanced at Camilla and noticed her bright eyes as if she wanted to say something. She spoke up before Camilla could, "I know the title sponsor of 'Adam's Garden.' If Jerry wants to be on this variety show, it's just a matter of Mr. Andrew Xanders saying the word."

"You still think you're Ms. Benson!" Camilla rolled her eyes and sarcastically said, "Without your rich dad, do you think you can just get in touch with the title sponsor whenever you want?"

Charlotte took out her phone and opened it, then called Andrew's secretary.

In no time, the call went through. Charlotte put it on speakerphone and politely greeted the other party. Then, she mentioned that she was currently working at a production company and had an artist who was interested in appearing on the variety show "Adam's Garden."

However, there ere too meny ertists who went to be on this veriety show. They ere hoping to see if they cen get some help from him to connect with the production teem.

The secretery seid she would go esk Andrew.

As soon es Cherlotte hung up the phone, Cemille mocked, "Didn't you just sey it wes e metter of one sentence? In the end, it wes still the secretery who enswered the cell. Didn't you feil to negotiete?"

"At leest I reelly know Mr. Xenders, it's not just e bluff," Cherlotte retorted with e smile. "Besides, don't you report to your boss when you do things?"

Cemille glered et her, then turned to Jerry end whispered softly, "Jerry, I'll contect the director of 'Adem's Gerden' right ewey. I heve e good reletionship with him!"

Cemille celled the director end turned on the speekerphone, weiting for e response.

Once the cell connected, Cemille spoke sweetly, "Mr. Reuben Xenos, it's me, Cemille. For the eighth issue of 'Adem's Gerden', could you pleese reserve e guest spot for my ertist?"

"Severel guests heve elreedy mede reservetions, I'm sorry."

Cemille peused for e moment, then hurriedly seid, "Why don't you discuss it with those guests? You know Jerry, right? If he could be the guest for the eighth episode..."

Before Cemille could finish speeking, the other perty ruthlessly hung up the phone, leeving Cemille's fece looking extremely unpleesent.

However, there are too many artists who want to be on this variety show. They are hoping to see if they can get some help from him to connect with the production team.

The secretary said she would go ask Andrew.

As soon as Charlotte hung up the phone, Camilla mocked, "Didn't you just say it was a matter of one sentence? In the end, it was still the secretary who answered the call. Didn't you fail to negotiate?"

"At least I really know Mr. Xanders, it's not just a bluff," Charlotte retorted with a smile. "Besides, don't you report to your boss when you do things?"

Camilla glared at her, then turned to Jerry and whispered softly, "Jerry, I'll contact the director of 'Adam's Garden' right away. I have a good relationship with him!"

Camilla called the director and turned on the speakerphone, waiting for a response.

Once the call connected, Camilla spoke sweetly, "Mr. Reuben Xenos, it's me, Camilla. For the eighth issue of 'Adam's Garden', could you please reserve a guest spot for my artist?"

"Several guests have already made reservations, I'm sorry."

Camilla paused for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Why don't you discuss it with those guests? You know Jerry, right? If he could be the guest for the eighth episode..."

Before Camilla could finish speaking, the other party ruthlessly hung up the phone, leaving Camilla's face looking extremely unpleasant.

Chapter 1354 Can We Change It

Charlotte chuckled and looked at Camilla with her arms crossed, "Just now, someone said they had a great relationship with the director of 'Adam's Garden.' But in the end, they couldn't even get a guest spot."

"Charlotte, don't you dare laugh at me," Camilla gritted her teeth and glared at her. "The secretary is just humoring you. Do you really think Mr. Xanders has time for you?"

As a result, the very next second, Charlotte's phone rang.

Charlotte knew that her family was now bankrupt and couldn't offer any benefits to others. So, how could anyone possibly help her easily?

She had called Andrew simply because she didn't want Camilla to feel smug.

Charlotte wasn't sure what the other person would say, but under Camilla's urging, she answered the phone.

Kieran Sampson's polite voice came through the loudspeaker, "Ms. Benson, Mr. Xanders has greeted the producer of that variety show, but the guest spots are full. Mr. Brody Lohan will be having dinner at Jazona Clubhouse tonight. You can go and talk to him then, mentioning President Xiao's name should work."

"All right, thank you for your help."

After hanging up the phone, Charlotte looked provocatively at Camilla and said, "See? Mr. Xanders spoke to the producer on my behalf, and they didn't hang up on me without a word."

Camilla was so angry that she couldn't speak.

Charlotte turned to Zander, who hadn't left yet, and said, "You heard it too, I'm busy tonight. Let's have dinner together another day."

"All right," Zander didn't say anything more and left quickly.

Camilla had a pile of tasks to handle. She exchanged a few glances with Charlotte in the photography studio before finally having to attend to her work.

After touching up her makeup, Jerry went back to the shooting area.

Charlotte glanced at the exposed chest of the man in front of her and complained to Joash standing beside her, "Can't they let the stylist choose some normal clothes? It's like they're selling meat."

"Doesn't he? I think Jerry looks quite manly in that outfit," Joash said.

In his mind, he couldn't help but secretly grumble. He didn't think there was anything wrong with Jerry wearing a vacuum suit. But when he was with Charlotte before, that really looked like they were selling

meat...

Charlotte looked at the man sitting on the high stool, striking various poses, and her displeasure grew increasingly intense.

Especially when she thought about the fact that she had seen and touched his chest muscles, and once the weekly magazine was published, women all over the country would be able to appreciate them too. This made her even more upset, wishing she could rush over and put a sweater on him under his suit jacket.

This chest muscle belongs to her!

Charlotte finally lost her patience and turned to Joash, "Tell him to change his clothes, or at least put on a black sweater underneath!"

"We can't change it; this is Gucci's haute couture for next spring," Joash said. "Jerry is Gucci's global spokesperson, and when he signed the contract, it was stipulated that magazine covers must feature their haute couture."

"Haute couture can't just be this set; let's change to something more normal."

Joash had a helpless look on his face, "This outfit was chosen by Jerry's stylist, and the chief editor is very satisfied with it. They wouldn't be happy if we change the clothes."

Upon hearing this, Charlotte almost felt depressed.

Charlotte is a fan of good looks and also a celebrity chaser. Naturally, she enjoys reading magazines and weekly publications featuring her favorite idols.

A cover feeturing exposed chest muscles like this cen meke fens buy the entire issue of the megezine right ewey.

If this hed heppened in the pest, she would heve lost her temper end celled the megezine's chief editor directly, demending thet they chenge Jerry's clothes. But now, she no longer hes the finenciel power to d

So.

If she goes to find the chief editor, not only might she not get eny benefits, but it could elso end up with Cemille teking edventege.

Joesh glenced et Cherlotte's expression end suddenly seid, "Ms. Benson, you're reelly emezing. You meneged to get Yvonne out of her contrect with Ingenuity Enterteinment. I heerd thet the generel meneger of Ingenuity Enterteinment is your ex-boyfriend, is thet true...?"

"He seems to still heve lingering feelings for you; he even wented to invite you to dinner just now," he edded epproprietely.

"Give me e breek!" Cherlotte weved her hend dismissively, cleerly ennoyed. "Zender is e cunning one. I hed to exchenge something else with him to get Yvonne's contrect terminetion."

Joesh curiously esked, "Whet is it?"

Cherlotte wes just ebout to speek when she ceught sight of Jerry teking photos not fer ewey. She closed her mouth end seid, "It's nothing."

They were not fer from Jerry, end the room wes quiet, so it's likely thet Jerry heerd everything.

Cherlotte used to heve no quelms ebout discussing her exes in front of her current pertner. When she wes in e bed mood, she would even complein thet none of her exes were es good es her current pertner. But now, she's inexplicebly become more reserved ebout it.

A cover featuring exposed chest muscles like this can make fans buy the entire issue of the magazine right away.

If this had happened in the past, she would have lost her temper and called the magazine's chief editor directly, demanding that they change Jerry's clothes. But now, she no longer has the financial power to do

SO.

If she goes to find the chief editor, not only might she not get any benefits, but it could also end up with Camilla taking advantage.

Joash glanced at Charlotte's expression and suddenly said, "Ms. Benson, you're really amazing. You managed to get Yvonne out of her contract with Ingenuity Entertainment. I heard that the general manager of Ingenuity Entertainment is your ex-boyfriend, is that true...?"

"He seems to still have lingering feelings for you; he even wanted to invite you to dinner just now," he added appropriately.

"Give me a break!" Charlotte waved her hand dismissively, clearly annoyed. "Zander is a cunning one. I had to exchange something else with him to get Yvonne's contract termination."

Joash curiously asked, "What is it?"

Charlotte was just about to speak when she caught sight of Jerry taking photos not far away. She closed her mouth and said, "It's nothing."

They were not far from Jerry, and the room was quiet, so it's likely that Jerry heard everything.

Charlotte used to have no qualms about discussing her exes in front of her current partner. When she was in a bad mood, she would even complain that none of her exes were as good as her current partner. But now, she's inexplicably become more reserved about it.

Chapter 1355 Having A Great Time

Once Jerry finished taking the photo, Charlotte handed him the warm toffee latte.

She remembers that Jerry likes this type of coffee.

Jerry didn't even glance at her as he walked straight past her and sat down in the chair. He didn't bring his own personal stylist, instead opting to use the one provided by the magazine company.

As he was taking photos, the two makeup artists went to work on styling another artist.

Jerry called out to Joash, "Come help me remove my makeup."

Joash let out a soft "oh" and went over to the counter to find the cleansing cream. Just as he picked it up, his calf was kicked, causing him so much pain that he almost cried out.

He looked down at Jerry, who was sitting quietly in the chair, his expression indifferent.

Joash recalled the recent quarrel between Camilla and Charlotte. He was watching the commotion from the sidelines when Jerry kicked him, prompting him to quickly step in and break up the fight.

Now, Jerry kicked him again...

Joash glanced up at Charlotte, who was still busy being the photographer, seemingly understanding Jerry's intentions. In his mind, his eyes were rolling so hard they almost reached the sky.

He put down the cleansing cream and picked up a bottle of cleansing water, ready to spray it on Jerry's face.

Charlotte happened to see and quickly walked over, "This cleansing water contains alcohol and it's not very good. Take a look and see if there's any cleansing cream."

Joash scratched his head and said sheepishly, "Although I'm Jerry's personal assistant, he has a dedicated stylist to take care of his image. This is actually the first time I'm helping Jerry remove his makeup."

"Are there different types of makeup removal tools?" he asked curiously.

Charlotte looked down and searched on the table, while answering him, "Of course, besides cleansing cream, there's also cleansing oil."

"Different skin types require different makeup removal tools. Since he often wears makeup, he should choose a gentle and non-irritating cleansing cream to minimize damage to the skin."

Jerry has a naturally photogenic face, so he hardly needs makeup, as long as he's not acting in a tragic scene.

However, for the sake of the photoshoot, makeup is necessary.

Joash nodded in understanding, "I'll definitely pass on your message to the stylist."

Charlotte quickly found the cleansing cream among a pile of skincare products. Seizing the opportunity, Joash said, "I don't know how to remove makeup either, Ms. Benson. Could you help me out? I'll treat you to dinner some other day."

"It's just a small matter." Charlotte said nonchalantly.

Jerry used to come looking for her as soon as he received a phone call. Sometimes, she didn't even have time to remove her makeup, and it was always her who helped him out. She had become quite adept at handling these situations.

Charlotte first used a special eye cleansing water to help him remove his eye makeup.

As she bent down, she was very close to the man sitting on the chair. Her legs were almost trapped between his, and with a glance down, she could see his thin lips and the prominent Adam's apple.

He was wearing the perfume she liked, a light scent, combined with his unique pheromones, which left her feeling parched and breathless.

What should I do? I really want to give him a Ferropenian kiss...

After realizing her thoughts had gone astray, Charlotte shifted her gaze away from his lips and picked up the cleansing cream from the table. She squeezed some onto her fingers and began to spread it across his face.

After removing his eye makeup, his gaze became even more sharp and intense, as he stared deeply at Charlotte.

Charlotte made eye contact for a second before turning her head away.

She couldn't stand the silence any longer and spoke up, "Because of your two punches, I lost all my money to Zander. That was the two million dollars I had just managed to recover after losing my reputation. It barely stayed in my wallet for a few days before it was gone again."

Jerry sneered, "It seems like he's more interested in you, and you guys are having a great time together. Why not just pay him back directly with your body?"

Charlotte's face suddenly darkened, glaring at him, "What do you take me for?"

"So what are you then?" Jerry asked, lifting his eyes to look at him. His pupils were pitch black, devoid of any warmth.

Chapter 1356 I Am Cheap

Charlotte slammed the cleansing cream onto the table, standing up straight and confronting him, "Do you want to argue with me? Even for my own benefit, I would never sell my body. It's because of him..."

Although Charlotte was a bit fickle, she had an open and honest relationship with each of her exes.

What's wrong with lovers enjoying intimate moments together?

Her boyfriend devoted time to accompany her and pamper her, while she provided him with financial support. Throughout their relationship, she was wholeheartedly committed to her boyfriend, and when they broke up, it was clear and amicable.

Both sides are putting effort into this relationship, which is a far cry from the differences between being a sugar baby or a client.

Facing the man's mocking gaze, she didn't continue speaking.

She really hates that look in his eyes!

Charlotte was furious and resentful, speaking bluntly and without restraint, "What right do you have to look down on me? Weren't you the one who used to be with me for money, offering your body in exchange?"

Joash, standing far away, felt relieved that the photographer had left early. Otherwise, if these moments were captured and shared, it would be a disaster.

He quickly took out his earphones from his pocket, put them on, and started listening to music, no longer paying attention to their conversation.

Jerry stared at her, and after a moment, he sneered, "Yeah, I'm cheap."

He picked up the phone on the table and fiddled with it for a few moments.

Upon hearing the notification sound, Charlotte instinctively glanced at her phone and discovered that he had transferred some money to her bank account.

Before Charlotte could speak, Jerry said, "Don't worry about preparing formal attire for me, I won't wear it. Joash said that because we're on someone else's turf, and he doesn't want you guys to be embarrassed."

Jerry pulled Charlotte away and stood up, ready to leave.

Realizing her mistake, Charlotte grabbed his wrist and noticed how cold he was. She quickly said, "That's not what I meant earlier..."

Jerry carefully pried her fingers open one by one and strode toward the door.

Joash hurried over and stuffed the items the performer had dropped into his backpack. At the same time, he asked Charlotte, "Ms. Benson, do you want me to take you home?"

"No need." Charlotte irritably scratched her head, feeling uncomfortable just thinking about the man's gaze.

It was clearly him who mocked her first, and she only said that because she was furious.

Charlotte handed the cup of coffee to Joash, "This coffee costs fifty bucks a cup, but I don't really like coffee, so I'll give it to you to enjoy."

"All right, thank you!" Joash said as he carried his coffee away.

It was almost noon when Charlotte left the building. She found a small eatery and had a quick bite to eat. By one in the afternoon, she had returned to the production company.

She hasn't been exposed to the film and television industry, so there's really so much for her to learn.

Charlotte was so busy in her private office that she almost lost track of time. It wasn't until her reminder alarm went off that she remembered she had to meet the producer of "Adam's Garden" that evening.

Charlotte hurriedly tidied up, applied her lipstick, and drove to the 'Jazona Clubhouse.'

This is one of the top high-end clubs in Jadeborough, designed in the style of a traditional courtyard house. Hidden away in an alley, it offers exceptional privacy and is a popular spot frequented by high-ranking officials and distinguished individuals.

Charlotte had already learned about Brody's private room from Kieran, and she had been to Jazona Clubhouse quite a few times before.

After entering the club, she confidently made her way to the private room.

After knocking and entering, Charlotte immediately recognized Lin, the producer, among seven or eight people. She walked up with a smile and greeted him.

"Hello Mr. Lohan, I heard you were dining here, so I came over to say hi."

As soon as she entered the room with the heating on, she took off her coat. Underneath, she wore a black knitted dress that reached the top of her thighs, and a pair of beautiful legs wrapped in black stockings.

She pinned up her head full of red hair, and the tassel earrings on her earlobes shimmered with iridescent colors under the light. She looked dignified and elegant.

Brody glanced at Charlotte twice, and after greeting her, he invited her to sit in the seat next to him. There was a coat draped over the back of the chair, which seemed to belong to Brody.

Charlotte perched on half of the chair, trying her best not to touch the clothes behind her.

In the private room, there were more men than women, all of them being directors and producers from the same circle. Their gazes occasionally fell on Charlotte, who pretended to be clueless and innocent.

She had been immersed in the world of the second generation for many years. What kind of tricks hadn't she seen before?

Chapter 1357 Realizing He Is Angry

When Kieran called back, Charlotte knew that it was Brody and Andrew who had told her to come here.

This is a trap that Brody set for himself.

She didn't want to lose face to Camilla, and she also wanted to secure a guest spot for Jerry in "Adam's Garden." So, she had no choice but to walk into this trap.

As everyone was chatting, the door to the private room opened again. Charlotte paused for a moment when she saw the man being led in by the waiter.

"Jerry, come here," someone called out as they stood up to greet him.

After listening to a few lines of conversation between that person and Jerry, Charlotte found out that he was a producer from a certain company. Jerry's next film would be produced by their company, and there was also an investor at the table.

That producer is a regular here and knew that Jerry was dining here, so he asked the waiter to invite him over.

After chatting for a short while, someone began to toast Charlotte. She smiled and clinked glasses with them. Once she sat back down, she took this opportunity to bring up a matter with Brody.

Brody suddenly asked, "Lottie, how did your dad's overseas investments break the funding chain?"

Charlotte's face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly regained her smile. "I'm not very smart and I don't understand business, so I'm not clear about this matter either."

Brody let out a sigh, "It's just bankruptcy, what's the big deal? Your dad is so capable, it wouldn't be difficult for him to make a comeback. Why would he commit suicide over this? It's really not worth it..."

Charlotte held her wine glass tightly, her eyes downcast and remaining silent.

"Hey, I heard you're working as an agent at a production company now?" Brody persistently asked, spreading his legs under the table and deliberately moving closer to Charlotte.

"Um," Charlotte calmly avoided his touch without showing any emotion.

Brody stroked his chin and said, "You're used to living a luxurious life, how can you endure this kind of hard work? I have a friend who owns a cosmetics company. How about I arrange for you to work there as a manager?"

Charlotte held back her temper and gently declined, "No need, I quite enjoy my current job."

As dinner was almost over, the waiter brought in a plate of juicy peaches.

Now is not the season for juicy peaches, but these peaches have been specially cultivated by fruit farmers for Jazona Clubhouse, exclusively for their dining guests.

Brody picked up a peach from the fruit plate, but he didn't rush to eat it. Instead, he played with the peach's surface using his fingers.

After the peach flesh was softened, he inserted his fingers into the peach and moved them in and out twice. The scene was full of eroticism, making Charlotte feel utterly disgusted.

Brody pulled out his hand and licked the juice off his fingers.

He turned to look at Charlotte, smiling as he said, "Lottie is just like this ripe peach, perfectly matured..."

Before Brody could finish speaking, a wine bottle was fiercely smashed over his head, drenching his face in half a bottle of red wine. Jerry, with a gloomy expression, threw away the broken shards in his hand and roughly grabbed Charlotte.

It wasn't until several minutes after the two had left the private room that the others finally reacted.

Charlotte's wrist ached from the man's tight grip as she stumbled along in her high heels. As they left the courtyard, a cold wind blew, making her shiver all over.

"I didn't bring my coat," Charlotte said with a pained expression. "That's a Dior coat, worth more than thirty thousand!"

Jerry suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Charlotte couldn't brake in time and collided with his arm. The next moment, the pain in her wrist eased as Jerry let go of her and walked away.

His pace was extremely fast, and Charlotte could tell that he was angry.

Although she was reluctant to part with her beloved coat, she didn't want to go back and see Brody's disgusting face either. So, she quickly told the waiter at Jazona Clubhouse and hurriedly chased after Jerry.

Fortunately, Jazona Clubhouse was located in an alley, with cars parked outside. She quickly went out and jogged to catch up with the man ahead.

It was freezing cold in the evening, so Charlotte wore a knitted dress and thin silk stockings. She went up to Jerry, opened his coat, and skillfully slipped inside.

Chapter 1358 Warm Her Up

In the next moment, Jerry pulled back his coat, not allowing her to slip in.

"Why are you being so stingy? I'm cold." Charlotte followed, hugging her arms. She pouted and said, "I came to see Mr. Lohan to help you get a guest spot on that variety show."

Jerry said sarcastically, "I think Ms. Benson isn't so foolish that she can't tell the difference between 'an ambush dinner' and a regular meal."

"I know, but what can we do?"

Charlotte thought Brody would just say a few dirty words to embarrass her, but she didn't expect him to be so disgusting!

Charlotte clung to Jerry's arm, coaxing and praising him, "I'm so fed up with Mr. Lohan, I just want to smash a bottle on his head. Jerry, your actions just now were so cool and manly!"

"I noticed you haven't touched your fork. Do those dishes not suit your taste?" she asked. "How about we go for some seafood stew instead?"

Jerry didn't say a word, he just coldly pried her fingers open.

Outside the alley, Joash, who had received the notice earlier, parked a black Mercedes-Benz by the roadside, waiting. Jerry opened the passenger seat door and climbed in.

Charlotte hurried over, gripping the car window, "Jerry, I was wrong this morning, and I apologize to you. It was you who started the sarcasm, and I got angry and snapped back. I didn't mean to belittle you."

She rarely apologizes to others.

Even when she lost her temper, bullied Jerry, and scolded him, he would still try to appease her, making Charlotte feel like it was only natural.

If apologizing could make Jerry's face less cold, then she would apologize.

"Jerry," she bent down and looked into the eyes of the man inside the car, "you still care about me, don't you? Otherwise, when Mr. Lohan was disgusting me just now, you wouldn't have hit him with a wine bottle."

"Look, I'm just wearing a dress, and it's really cold. Can I ride in your car to go back, please?"

Perhaps annoyed by Charlotte, Jerry finally turned his head to look at her, his gaze cold. "Charlotte, I'm not your boy toy to be ordered around."

Charlotte was stung by his gaze and stammered, "I really didn't see you as a boy toy, honestly..."

She wouldn't have been with him for so many years if she truly didn't care about him.

Charlotte wanted to say something else, but Jerry didn't give her a chance. He asked her to remove her hand, but Charlotte refused, stubbornly clinging to the car window. "Tell Fatty to unlock the car," she demanded.

Joash said, "..."

Charlotte used to call him "that guy," but now she calls him "Fatty." It seems she's become quite familiar with him.

So, he was quite touched by it?

Jerry's eyes darkened as he raised his hand to press the button. The car window slowly rolled up. Charlotte stared at him defiantly, while Jerry's face remained expressionless.

The car window rolled up to the top, trapping Charlotte's fingers. She let out a short cry of pain.

Jerry's fingertip trembled on the button.

As the car window lowered, Charlotte withdrew her hand. The area where her fingers had been pressed against the glass had turned red and felt quite numb.

Charlotte looked at Jerry with a pained expression, "Jerry, my hand hurts..."

Today was truly freezing. The wind whipped Charlotte's hair across her cheeks, and she shivered in her thin knitted dress. Her shoulders trembled from the cold, and her teeth chattered as she spoke.

Jerry steeled himself and rolled up the car window, his tense back pressed against the seat.

"Drive."

Joash started the car and drove for a while. Glancing at the rearview mirror, he saw Charlotte still standing by the roadside, her slender and delicate figure evoking a sense of pity.

Joash couldn't help but say, "Jerry, it's minus one degree now..."

"You really care about her, don't you?" Jerry turned his head to look at him, his expression gloomy. "Then get out of the car now, go give her a coat and some warmth. I'll drive back by myself."

Seeing him speak so bluntly, the icy slag almost sprayed onto his own face, Joash silently closed his mouth.

He really couldn't understand Jerry.

This morning, while at the magazine office for a cover shoot, Jerry secretly kicked him twice, urging him to help Charlotte out of her predicament and to show more concern for Ms. Benson.

But now, being so indifferent to Ms. Benson, her lips have turned white from the cold wind.

Chapter 1359 I Will Ruin You

Charlotte watched in astonishment as the Mercedes-Benz drove away, feeling both angry and wronged. She complained that Jerry was so rude; even if she had been too blunt in the morning, could he really just leave her by the side of the road?

Charlotte was freezing and quickly jogged to the parking lot by the roadside to find her sports car. Once she got in, she finally started to feel much warmer.

She had just tossed her bag onto the passenger seat when her phone, which had bounced out, lit up.

The phone call was from Jessica. Without waiting for Charlotte to speak, Jessica could hardly conceal her excitement as she whispered, "Lottie, Mr. Gaudette is dead."

Upon hearing this, Charlotte froze in surprise.

As soon as Joash drove the car into the underground garage of the apartment, Jerry's phone lit up.

He rubbed his tired eyes, and upon seeing the caller ID, his gaze dimmed slightly. Then, he answered the call and held the phone to his ear. After a moment, he responded with a faint "Mm-hmm."

After hanging up the phone, he said to Joash, who was about to get out of the car, "Take me to the airport."

At two-thirty in the morning, Jerry's private jet arrived at Xedells Airport. The temperature in Xedells was minus five or six degrees, even colder than Jadeborough. Outside the airport, it was pitch black, creating a somewhat frightening atmosphere.

Around four o'clock, the car that came to pick up Jerry at the airport dropped him off at the Pann family's residence.

After getting out of the car, Jerry stepped into the surprisingly large building before him, which was a fusion of Chinese and Western architecture. He walked through several corridors and, after a few minutes, entered the living room.

The living room was brightly lit, with only a middle-aged man present.

A middle-aged man sat in a wooden armchair, sipping his coffee. He exuded an air of authority without showing anger, his eyes sharp and filled with a hint of menace. His facial features subtly resembled those of Jerry.

He was like a finely honed blade, with a single gentle stroke, it seemed as if he could even slice through a person's soul.

As Jerry walked in, he stopped several meters away from the man, eyes downcast and silent. Meanwhile, the man in the wooden armchair put down his cup and asked, "Is it cold in Jadeborough?"

"Thank goodness," said Jerry.

The middle-aged man stood up and walked toward Jerry at a leisurely pace.

He fiercely slapped Jerry across the face. Despite Jerry's strong physique, he couldn't withstand the force of the slap, causing his face to turn to one side.

Jerry swallowed the bloody taste in his throat and heard the man sternly say, "Who told you to mess with the Gaudette family?!"

The man forcefully kicked Jerry in the leg.

Jerry's knees buckled as he fell to the ground, while the man continued to scold him, "I've warned you time and time again not to get involved in politics and not to drag the Pann family down with you, yet you still went ahead and did something like this!"

"Mr. Gaudette has been in politics for decades; do you really think that if his political career declines, the Gaudette family will fall?"

That's because he knows there's no place for him in Jadeborough anymore, so he's showing weakness on purpose! The party and government are always united. Do you really think those people who keep their distance from the Gaudette family have nothing to do with them? As long as the Gaudette family finds an opportunity, even if it's not in Jadeborough, it's easy for them to make a comeback elsewhere!

The man was nearly driven mad by Jerry's infuriating behavior, and he fiercely kicked him, saying, "Once someone as important as him dies, the higher-ups will definitely investigate! You idiot!"

Jerry took the kick, straightened his back, and knelt there.

After the man finished speaking and caught his breath, Jerry said, "The Jensen family has always been on good terms with the Benson family. When the Benson Corporation, such a large conglomerate, collapsed, the Jensen family was terrified. They have long known that the Gaudette family was the hidden force behind the downfall of the Benson Corporation, and they fear that they might become the next Benson Corporation to fall."

"So, what are you trying to say?" Sebastian lowered his head to look at Jerry, "The Jensen family wants to eliminate the threat of the Gaudette family, and they've entrusted you to kill Mr. Gaudette?"

Jerry looked up at him, his eyes full of mockery, "Isn't murder the specialty of the Pann family?"

"You're being reckless." Sebastian slapped him across the face.

Sebastian's face turned ashen, and he pointed at him in the air, coldly saying, "Don't think that just because you're spending your days on stage, leading a befuddled life, I don't know what you've been up to behind the scenes!"

"The Pann family has plenty of children, all smarter than you. If you don't learn to restrain yourself and end up dragging the Pann family down, I'll make sure you're finished!"

Chapter 1360 Family And Love

Sebastian was scolding Jerry when a man with a cellphone in hand walked into the living room.

Sebastian took the phone and put it to his ear.

The other person didn't know what to say, which made his expression soften quite a bit. He spoke gently, "I didn't scold him, I just chatted with him for a bit, and I'll be back soon."

After hanging up the phone, he didn't even glance at Jerry and strode away.

Only when the footsteps behind him had faded away did Jerry let out a cold laugh and stand up from the ground. Casually wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth with his thumb, he too left the living

room.

Outside, Jesse was waiting.

It was him who picked up Jerry from the airport and brought him to the mansion. Afterward, he stood by the door, listening to the conversation between the two people inside.

Jesse followed closely behind Jerry, remaining silent as they walked out of the mansion.

Both of them got into the car, with Jesse taking the wheel.

After leaving the grounds of the mansion, Jesse glanced at the man in the passenger seat. His cheek was swollen and there were traces of dried blood at the corner of his mouth, showing how hard Sebastian had hit him.

Jesse bit down on his cigarette, speaking out of turn, "You really shouldn't have done that. Armand never planned to let the Gaudette family off the hook."

Before Harry passed away, he entrusted everything to Lucian. Now, it was Jesse's turn to protect Lucian.

Although Lucian was quite talented in the field of computers, he was only five or six years old. Because of Harry's situation, he guessed that Armand and his wife probably wouldn't be fond of him either.

In the end, he stayed by Jerry's side.

The matter of Mr. Gaudette's unexpected death was handled by Jesse.

Jesse saw Jerry leaning against the window, silent as ever, and let out a deep sigh. "Children from families like yours should be ruthless and cold-hearted. Love and affection are the greatest shackles."

Harry's example is right there.

He's incredibly smart, you know. He taught himself computers at the age of ten. His abilities are truly terrifying - with just a few taps on the keyboard, he can throw the entire world into chaos.

If he had focused on his career, everything would have been within his reach, but his childhood was just too unfortunate.

The shadows of his childhood haunted Harry's mind, leaving him fearful and yearning for the warmth of family. He desperately sought someone to care for him, even if it meant resorting to destructive actions.

In the end, bound by love, the genius youth met his demise.

Jesse had many informants, and later on, people around Jerry also shared intelligence with him. How could Jerry not know why he wanted to kill Benedict?

Jerry's face showed no expression, it was unclear whether he had taken in the words or not.

Jerry never intended to stay long in Xedells, planning to return after getting beaten up. However, a nurse at the hospital answered a phone call, saying that Albert wanted to see him.

He had no choice but to have Jesse turn around and go to a private hospital.

Jerry asked Jesse to wait in the car while he took the elevator upstairs. He walked to a VIP hospital room, turned the handle, and entered.

The hospital room was a single, clean and spacious, with a faint scent of disinfectant.

The man in the sickbed seemed to have weak breathing, with a respirator attached to his nose. When Jerry entered, a glimmer of light ignited in his pale eyes.

Jerry walked over and pulled out a chair to sit down, gazing at the man lying in the hospital bed. "How have you been lately?"

"It's not like that." Albert's voice was weak, as if speaking took all the strength in his body. He looked at Jerry's swollen cheeks, and a hint of heartache welled up in his eyes.

Albert asked, "Did he hit you again?"

Before Jerry came to the ward, he had already sought help from the nurse to deal with the issue. However, it would take several hours for the red and swollen area to subside.

Seeing Jerry remain silent, Albert paused for a moment before saying, "Jerry, I don't like lying in bed like this, day after day, and my body is in so much pain."

He turned his head to look at Jerry, pleading, "Can you please let me go?"