Chapter 53

Daniel had been the one to bring Hector here, yet Charlotte had completely ignored him, focusing all her gratitude on Hector instead. She had left him standing in the cold like he didn't even exist. He thought, "What a heartless woman." Sensing the weight of Daniel's icy stare, Hector let out an awkward cough. He had gotten a little too carried away. "Well, Mrs. Hoffman, I should get going." "I'll walk you out," she offered. Watching Daniel's face darken even further, Fred quickly intervened. "Mrs. Hoffman, I'll drive Dr. Hector home." Seeing Fred, Charlotte suddenly realized that Daniel was still standing right there. She had been so caught up in talking with Hector that she had completely overlooked him. A twinge of guilt pricked at her. "Alright, thank you, Mr. Garner." She watched as Hector and Fred entered the elevator, then turned to deal with the next task at hand. But before she could take a step, Daniel's calm voice stopped her. "Are you not going to thank me?" She bl