Chapter 402
Charlotte spent the next few days at Apex, getting most of the film’s voice-over work done. Only a handful of scenes were left, and those needed the kind of sound you could only get in a real studio.
So, before heading over to Flux Digital, she texted Anthony to keep him from
worrying.
Going to Flux Digital for some voice work. Should finish up by midnight.
Anthony replied almost instantly.
Keep your phone on. I’ll come pick you up.
Okay.
Seeing his message made her smile, a warm feeling spreading through her chest.
After that, she switched to her group chat called “The Loving Family.”
Nine: We can share the lab data. For now, don’t let Anthony know about N Organization.
Adonis: Charlotte, hiding it is fine for now, but since we’re working together and Anthony is who he is, he’ll figure it out sooner or later.
Charlotte paused, frowning a little before she typed her response.
We’ll handle it when the time comes.
Adonis: Got it.
What really worried her was that, as the heir to N Organization, she carried a weight most people couldn’t imagine. The risks she faced weren’t normal. If Anthony found out, he’d be upset. Charlotte genuinely wanted to protect him.
Once she sent her messages, she tossed her phone into her bag and flagged down a taxi.
As she climbed in, she glanced outside and saw a white Mercedes pull up. Steven and Elizabeth got out, all smiles as they greeted Olivia at the school gate. The three of them stood together, laughing, looking every bit the happy family.
The driver noticed she hadn’t said anything yet. “Where to?”
“Flux Digital.” Charlotte gave a soft reply, pulling her gaze away. A small, sarcastic smile flickered at her lips.
Half an hour later, she’d barely stepped into Flux Digital when her phone rang.
“Lottie, where are you? I’ll come get you.” Kenneth’s voice came through.
She took off her school jacket and pulled on a mask, speaking quietly. “I’m at the recording studio entrance.”
“Okay, wait for me.”
As soon as he hung up, Kenneth slipped into his casual clothes, grabbed a container of peeled lychees he’d prepared ahead of time, and headed for the studio.
The recording space was huge, split into all kinds of soundproof rooms. Each one was its own little world, separated from the next.
Inside, Charlotte was tucked away in the biggest, most private booth, eyes fixed on her lines on the screen, her bright, clear voice echoing through the room.
Out in the main area, the head sound engineer couldn’t stop raving. “Now this is real talent.”
Her pronunciation was perfect, her voice full of emotion. In the ten minutes she’d been recording, there hadn’t been a single mistake.
Kenneth couldn’t help but look proud.
He waited by the booth until she took a break, then walked in with the fruit. “Surprise!”
“Kenneth.” Charlotte leaned back in her chair and stretched, her voice soft.
“Tired?” Kenneth slipped behind her and started massaging her shoulders. “How’s that? Pretty good, right?”
“Not bad,” she said with a little lift of her brow, a quiet laugh slipping out as she relaxed.
“You go ahead and finish up. I’ll wait for you outside.” Kenneth wasn’t
about to leave her alone as t
wanted to make sure Anthony
picked her up himself.
He
“Alright.” Charlotte didn’t say much more. She put on her headphones and got right back to work.
By eleven fifty, she was done recording. Wrapped up in her coat and scarf, she
waited until most of the other actors had left before heading out.
“Lottie.” Kenneth was waiting, just like he’d promised, still holding a steaming hot sweet potato, grinning as he offered it to her.
Emily, who’d heard Timbre was
coming to the office that night, had
rushed over after getting off her film
set. But when she made it up to the top floor, she saw Kenneth laughing with a girl, peeling a sweet potato for her with gentle care.
She recognized Charlotte immediately. She was the same girl Kenneth had been close with before, the one everyone said had another, _guy in her life: Emily had never seen Kenneth be so warm and attentive to anyone.
Her heart sank. She lowered her head, disappointment written all over her face.
It’s obvious, she thought. Kenneth really is in love with her.