Chapter 626

And Charlotte pointed out the location of the study. Watching Jack walk away, her cheeks flushed. But when she glanced down at herself, she smiled with pride. Inside the study, he wandered around, easing the awkwardness of being questioned by Charlotte. The room carried a faint sandalwood fragrance. Deep mahogany bookshelves, desks, and dark glass exuded a solemn atmosphere. Even the sunlight filtering in felt crisp and cool. There was a locked cabinet in the study. Aside from some outdated internal reference materials, it likely held a trove of important documents. Of course, Jack wasn't reckless enough to pry it open. As he read through "Das Kapital", he suddenly heard footsteps approaching the doorway. Turning, he saw Charlotte standing at the entrance. She held a cup of coffee and smiled. "Here, have a cup of coffee. Otherwise, people might say I'm a poor host." He accepted the cup. At that moment, she stood in a patch of sunlight. Her pupils shimmered gold-brown, and