Charlotte was dumbfounded and nervously lowered her voice. "What remuneration? That won't be necessary."

"Do you have to see me as an outsider, Charlotte? My father said that even if you are his daughter-in-law, we'll still have to pay you." Even though Silas was on the other end of the line, Charlotte could feel his grievance. "And your designs will be commercialized for real. It's against the law if we don't pay you."

At this point, Charlotte couldn't refuse anymore, but she ...