Over the next three days, she only went to the hospital, work, and home. Rachel made different soups and different dishes for Charlotte every day too.
Frankie placed three files on Justin’s desk. “President Burton, these are the candidates for Charlotte’s nanny. Please take a look.”
Justin skimmed through the files. “They’re the best you got?”
“They’re professionals in the industry. Experienced and responsible.”
“Denied.” Justin pushed the file back.
“Denied?” Frankie took the files from him. “This one has been working in the industry for fifteen years, and she has never received a single negative review. She’s experienced, and she’s a good cook. Why not?”
“Not educated enough,” Justin answered.
Not educated enough? Frankie couldn’t believe what he was hearing. “President Burton, we’re not looking for a tutor. We’re looking for a nanny. What does education have to do with this?”
“You’re the average of the five people you spend time with the most, get it?”
“What about this one, then? She’s a graduate from an overseas home economics university. And one of the best ones at that. They specialize in this field, so maybe she can change Charlotte for the better.”
“She doesn’t have a kid of her own. How can she even take care of someone else’s?”
“What about this one? She has her own children, plus she’s experienced and well educated. The best of both worlds. And she has the best reviews out of the three.” Frankie looked at Justin, expecting him to agree.
A while later, Justin said, “She doesn’t have the looks.”
What in the world? That’s a criterion too? Frankie was about to break down. “Tell me what you want then, President Burton. I’ll look for the one you want.”
Justin answered, “I want her to be about five feet five, not older than thirty years old, and a graduate from the top five institutions in Riverdale. Aside from being a nanny, I want her to have her own job, preferably the best in the industry. Also, she needs to be a Riverdale local.”
Frankie scratched his head and answered carefully, “Uhm, isn’t that the madam you’re talking about?”
Justin frowned in surprise.
Rachel went back to her office after the morning meeting was done, and she saw Frankie standing up.
“Frankie? What brings you here?”
“Madam.”
Rachel paused. “Don’t call me that anymore. The divorce happened six years ago.” She lamented her past whenever she met someone who used to be in it, though it was the first time she met Frankie alone after she started working. “Do you need anything?”
“President Burton asked me to see you,” Frankie answered politely. “He’s going on a business trip, but he hasn’t found any replacement for the last nanny. He wants to ask you if you can take care of
Charlotte for a few days.”
“Me?” Rachel thought she heard it wrongly. “He told you that? He wants me to take care of Charlotte?”
Frankie nodded. “I won’t joke about this. President Burton knows he’s wronged you, so please don’t refuse. For the sake of Charlotte, at least.”
Rachel thought about it. Even if Charlotte wasn’t there, she wouldn’t let this perfect opportunity slide. After all, it wasn’t everyday he’d go on a business trip. “I’m fine with it.”
Frankie broke into a smile. “Alright. I’ll tell him about the good news, then.”
After Frankie was gone, Rachel dropped her smile, though it was replaced by a look of hurry. Jolly told her the phosphor wouldn’t last long, so Rachel had to crack the code ASAP and take what she needed from the safe box.
Charlotte was discharged that afternoon, so Rachel went to the hospital to take her home. But before she entered the room, she heard Charlotte shouting, “No! I don’t want to go with you! Let me go!”
“Charlotte, be a good girl and come with me, alright?”
“No! I don’t wanna.”
“Charlotte, your father’s going on a business trip, and you don’t have a nanny to take care of you. Who’s going to look after you if you aren’t coming with me?”
“My mommy will!”
“Your mommy? You shouldn’t go with her, Charlotte. If you keep talking about her, your father’s going to get annoyed and leave you behind.”
Rachel would never forget that voice no matter where she went. Her heart sank, and she went inside without any hesitation. “Threatening a child, huh, Sue? Guess that’s how adults work around here,” she mocked Sue the very moment she entered, her voice clear and firm.
Charlotte wobbled over to her mother right after Rachel came in. “Mommy! Great-aunt Sue and the bad guys want to take me away.” She sobbed.
“Don’t cry, Charlotte. I won’t let anyone take you away.”
Sue’s face fell. “What makes you think you can say that? Just because you ran away for a few years and changed your name? That doesn’t change the fact that you’re just a lowly peasant.”
“Sue, it’s been five years, but that doesn’t change the fact that you’re still as unkind as you were.”
“That’s just the truth. I know why you’re back, but you can forget about it. Justin and Amber are engaged. You’re just going to be a homewrecker if you get between them.”
“Hm, if I recall, I was married to Justin back then, but still you specifically asked Amber to be the homewrecker. Didn’t see you defending me back then.”
“Why you little…” Sue snapped. “You’d better know your place, Rachel. Just because you can talk now doesn’t mean you can disrespect me. Guards!” Sue shouted, and two bodyguards quickly came in. “Toss her out! Charlotte, you’re coming with me.”
“Mommy!” Charlotte hugged Rachel’s neck, her pretty little face pale from the shock.
Rachel hugged the girl tightly. “Touch me and you’re getting it.”
She was holding Justin’s daughter and the only heir to Burton Group, so nobody dared to make a move.
“What are you scared of? She’s just one girl!” Sue was furious. “If none of you are doing it, I will!” She went to take Charlotte away.
But before she could, Rachel shoved her back, and she fell down. “Ouch! You b*tch!” She gasped painfully
“What are you doing, Mom?” Julian stood at the doorstep, asking in disbelief.
Sue was stunned, and she looked up just to see her son glaring at her. “Mom. I told you to never harass Rachel anymore. What are you doing?”
“Julian, … I didn’t do anything. Didn’t you see? This damn woman pushed me! You can’t date her! She’ll kill me one of these days.”
