Chapter 17 His reaction startled them . One friend hesitantly explained , " After Charlotte left , you were in a dark place . The board was losing faith . Then these major accounts suddenly appeared . My father told me Sarah secured them using her status as your wife . She never mentioned it , knowing you wouldn't approve . " She had no business background , no degree . She'd used the family name he resented . She must have known he'd reject the deals if he knew , so she'd kept quiet . For three years . James sat in the shadows of the private lounge , remembering her face today . His chest tightened unexpectedly . That evening , he returned home to find Charlotte and his mother on the living room sofa , looking like the perfect family . " James ! " his mother brightened . " Join us . Charlotte and I were planning the wedding . She had this lovely idea about holding an outdoor garden wedding , but I thought we could do a grand church ceremony as well … " " Mom , could Charlotte and I have a moment ? " " Of course , darling . Take your time . " After his mother disappeared upstairs , James nursed his scotch . Finally , he turned to Charlotte . " We should find your parents another place . " Charlotte stiffened , then moved closer , her lip trembling . " James , I had no idea about the house . But both our mothers are already upset . Moving them now … people might think you still have feelings for Sarah . " Her eyes welled up , making her look particularly vulnerable . His resolve crumbled . Pulling her close , he murmured , " We'll wait a few days . Sarah won't mind . " Charlotte nodded softly , though something calculated flickered in her eyes . But before James could make arrangements , Sarah struck first . After finalizing the lease with Steven and settling into her new apartment , Sarah completed her paperwork at Adams University . Then came the call from the property office all the real estate from James had been officially transferred to her name . 1 One call to the security office was all it took . - Within minutes , security arrived at the luxury townhouse and firmly escorted Mr. and Mrs. Garnett out . " This is outrageous ! " Mrs. Garnett sputtered . " You can't evict us ! " The guard looked unmoved . " Owner's orders . Leave now , or we involve the police . " owner ? " Mrs Garnett's perfectly maintained composure cracked . " Do you know … we are ? This is my future son - in - law's 1/2 +15 Bonus property ! " When she refused to move , security began relocating their luggages . Mrs. Garnett's sophisticated veneer shattered as she screamed and grabbed at their belongings , creating quite the spectacle for the upscale neighborhood . Furious , she called Charlotte , finally learning the truth about the property transfer . ( 1 ) While booking her parents into the hotel , Charlotte tried to smooth things over . " Mom , since the house is Sarah's now , I'll have James find you something better . " n all " Have you lost your mind ? " her mother hissed . " Why should his ex - wife get anything ? What about your opinion on this ? "