"At that time, I will tell Thomas Shannon that you have a crush on Minimus Hart, and to avenge her, you slashed my already healed face."
"Do you think Young Master will believe your one-sided story?"
Sophie Sullivan smiled, a dazzling curve to her lips. Her enchanting, mesmerizing eyes shone with a light as brilliant as the galaxy. "Whether Thomas Shannon will believe me or not, you already have the answer in your heart, don't you?"
Charlie River had been by Thomas Shannon's side for many years and was his right-hand man. He was certainly astute enough to guess Thomas Shannon's thoughts, nor would he fail to see the affection Thomas Shannon held for her. It was precisely because he understood she mattered to Thomas Shannon that he hesitated. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given her the opportunity to speak; he would have taken her away directly.
