Chapter 21 He's Going Too Far
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The documents were about a new resort development in Chicago. They had bid for the land, and the planning department had to offer a practical scheme.
Charlotte had never done this before. She googled it and went to the reference room to see if there was any helpful information.
There was not much. It was a new project, and everything was still under plan.
Charlotte spent the whole day in the reference room but didn't find anything. It was an impossible task.
"Charlotte, you look wretched. What's wrong?"
James kept his promise and took Charlotte and Sally out for dinner.
"Forget about it. The big boss sent me an impossible task. I'm in a real jam here."
"The big boss?"
"Gerald."
Sally took one sip of the tea and spat it out immediately after hearing Charlotte's words, "Since when has he become the big boss?"
"Well, he's my superior. He's just being difficult. He knows I don't know anything about it!"
"Poor you!"
"You're his wife. How could he do this to you? That's so mean!"
Charlotte curled her lip and said, "You think he sees me as his wife?"
The marriage license didn't change anything. It was still the same. Subconsciously, he never saw her as his wife.
James was confused and asked, "Charlotte, I don't understand. You know he doesn't like you. Again, why did you marry him?! Why did you do that to yourself?!"
"Maybe I was being possessed. It was an impulse."
"...All right. So what's the task? Tell us. We may be able to help."
James heard her explanation and said, "That's simple. Just take a short vacation at other resorts. Maybe you can get some inspiration there."
"He's right! I'll go with you tomorrow. You don't work on Saturday, right? Let's pick the place now!"
Charlotte nodded, "I'm also thinking about that. I should see it myself."
"I'm going too."
Sally stared at him and said, "It's girls' weekend. What are you gonna do there?"
"Well, I'm also Charlotte's friend. I want to be part of this!"
"You're not going!"
"I'm definitely going!"
Charlotte felt headack to see them arguing with each other.
"Stop it! Jim goes with us. But you need to prepare our trip, Jim."
"Got it."
Charlotte told Mia about their trip on the weekend, and Mia was quite supportive. Mia wished Charlotte to enjoy the trip and gave her some pocket money.
Mia felt guilty. Gerald had never been home since they married and even given Charlotte a hard time in the company. It might not be a bad idea for her to go somewhere and relax.
James chose a resort in Seattle. It attracted many visitors and was always crowded, especially in summer.
Charlotte didn't know Miller Group owned this place until she got there. Miller Group developed this place six years ago and opened it to the public. Because of the excellent environment and the complete tourism facilities, it became a popular holiday resort.
"Why did you choose here, Jim?"
"Well, Charlotte works for Miller Group now. To work out the perfect plan book, she must find out what makes a resort popular."
"Well, you got the point."
"Of course!"
It was a huge resort, having both mountains and lakes. Charlotte put down her luggage and went out with Sally, hoping to find out the secret of its success.
"Jim is a real friend. He has paid all the expenses. It's kind of a free trip for us."
"He's a good guy. Be nice to him."
"Well, I don't mean to argue with him... He annoys me first!"
When they passed the parkland next to the hotel, they saw a woman surrounded by a group of people. Soon they realized they were filming after they saw the camera.
"Charlotte, is that Natalie?"
Charlotte took a closer look and recognized Natalie's face.
"Damn! Why is she here?"
"I know she's doing commercials, but I have no idea she's doing it here."
Sally curled her lip and said, "She ruined my day!"
"Forget about her. Come on! We're leaving tomorrow. Let's take a few more photos!"
They took a turn around the resort and took many photos. Although Charlotte didn't work out the whole plan, she did get a few ideas about it.
In the restaurant, James had been waiting. Both Charlotte and Sally were scared by him when they sat down.
"What are you doing with the telescope?"
"Shh. Charlotte, look who's there," he handed Charlotte the telescope.
"What?"
"Look at the table in the corner!"
Charlotte picked up the telescope and frowned.
Gerald?
What was he doing here?
"Let me see," Sally took the telescope over, and then her face fell.
"Damn! It is going too far!"
Gerald and Natalie were sitting at the table in the corner. Even though a pot plant blocked her view, she still recognized Gerald's face.
"Jim, how long have they been there?"
"About half an hour. You said you saw Natalie here. So I got a little bit curious when I saw Gerald following her here. I asked the reception, and they said he arrived this afternoon."
"What is he doing? Hooking up with Natalie behind Charlotte's back?" Sally said with a sullen look.
"I guess he's here to visit the set," Charlotte said calmly.
"He's here to meet Natalie if you ask me. I wouldn't say anything if you two didn't get married. But he's your husband now. Even though he doesn't like you, he should at least have some fidelity. How could he do that?"
James nodded, "He's gone too far!"
"I'm gonna beat his ass!"
Sally got an impulsive temperament. Seeing Gerald's infidelity, she couldn't resist her anger anymore.
"Calm down! He didn't cheat on me."
"It'd be too late if he did."
"It's just a dinner. Calm down. It's not the first time he dines with Natalie."
"It's not the same! He's married now!"
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