——Charlotte, if something were to happen to me, meet the Gambinos. They're on your side.
Those were his last words on the train that day, just before tragedy struck.
After days of agonizing over her brother's death, Charlotte had finally mustered the strength to return to the University.
But lectures were the least of her concerns.
She wasn't here to study, but to meet someone.
Tak. Tak—!
With her heart forcefully steeled, Charlotte walked through the university halls, the sound of her heels clicking rhythmically against the marbled floor.
"...."
It was then that she crossed paths with Silas Ainsley.
"Charlotte—" he reached out, but she stopped abruptly, turning on her heel to face him.
Her sunken eyes narrowed into a sharp glare.
"Are you happy?" she asked coldly. "Was this the conclusion you wanted?"
"…."
"Answer me."
Silas's mouth parted slightly, but no words came out.
