The Langley family was crazily wealthy, so Charlotte made that request in a righteous manner.

When Albert got her reply that was to his expectation, he sneered and replied without the slightest hesitation. [Sure.]

When Charlotte received his decisive answer, she heaved a sigh of relief. Just as she was still a bit nervous, she got a call.

She thought it was Albert calling her, so she hurriedly picked up the phone when an impatient questioning voice came from the receiver. ...