Chapter 551 - Wedding day (S&F) (5)

"I am not kidding." Bridgette told them everything she knows. By combining information she got from her mother and Felix, Bridgette has a good understanding of what happened. "Maman is trying to set up Felix with Charlotte for more than six months. I believe that she mentioned Charlotte to Felix first time around Christmas. Brother didn't care much about it, especially since he moved to New York and then Seattle. But maman didn't get the hint, or refused to see that Felix is not interested, and she continued talking about Charlotte even when Felix brought Sophia to meet maman."

Bridgette paused and looked at JoAnna and Sarah. "Charlotte coming here can't be a good thing… I can't reason with maman, no one can. But I want to talk to Charlotte, to see what she is up to. Can one of you keep my maman busy so that I can have a private chat with Charlotte?"

"I will do it.", JoAnna volunteered.

"I'm going to look for mom, it seems she will be needed. And I will check the security.", Sarah stepped away and started giving instructions to Eve. Few seconds later, two drones were silently hovering few feet away from Sylvie and Charlotte, following them.

Bridgette and JoAnna greeted Sylvie and Charlotte. They found them while two of them gaped while taking in sight of the entry hall of the villa. It was obvious that Sylvie and Charlotte appreciated the villa. And it was much better than usual because of all the flowers and decorations, very elegant. Bridgette introduced JoAnna, and JoAnna used her natural charm to take Sylvie and show her lounging area seating arrangements. Sylvie was happy to get special treatment as 'mother of the groom'. She got swept in JoAnna's sweet talking and for a moment forgot that she is not pleased that her son is marrying Sophia.

That gave Bridgette a chance to talk to Charlotte. "Why are you here?"

"I am accompanying maman."

Bridgette frowned when she noticed how Charlotte is addressing her mother. 'Why is she calling her maman? Is she already considering herself to be my sister-in-law?'

Bridgette did her best to hide displeasure, and sound casual. "Why are you accompanying her? Don't tell me you became best friends or something."

"Something like that.", Charlotte smiled.

"Drop the act! What are you planning?", Bridgette snapped. When she saw Charlotte's annoying smile, she lost her temper. Just who does she think she is?

Charlotte grimaced, annoyed by Bridgette's tone. "Drop the act? What about your act? How can you be so calm when your brother is about to make the biggest mistake of his life?"

Bridgette frowned. "Explain."

"That woman is not good for him. Felix is being taken advantage of. He will not have family with her because she is focused on career and will neglect him."

"Where do you…?" Bridgette paused when she realized that she knows the answer to the question she was about to ask. "Maman…" She exhaled in frustration.

Bridgette took two deep breaths before speaking. "Charlotte, I don't know what you are up to, but I urge you to drop it. You don't know Sophia. How can you claim that she is no good, taking advantage or that they will not be a loving family? If any of those are true, I would not support my brother marrying her."

Charlotte lifter her nose and squinted. After few seconds she asked: "What do you mean?"

Bridgette was relieved that Charlotte is willing to find out more.

"Sophia is a sweet person and they love each other very much. Look at this house..." Bridgette gestured with her arms. "This is where she grew up. How can you say that she is taking advantage of him? She obviously does not need him for his money. Felix is working for Sophia, she is his boss. Or are you saying that she is taking advantage of his body? ... And since you mentioned family… Sophia is pregnant with his child."

Bridgette observed that Charlotte is confused, and kept on pressing: "Wake up, Charlotte. Don't let my mom mess with your head. She messed with ours for a long time, that is why we left. I don't know how much you like Felix, but his heart belongs to Sophia. There is no space for anyone else… Whatever you and maman are planning, you need to back out of it before it's too late. I am not asking you to just change your opinion because of my words. But I am asking that you don't do anything rash which you will regret. In less than an hour two of them will be married. Wait until the ceremony and you will be able to see for yourself."

A bit further away, Sylvie realized that JoAnna is delaying her on purpose and decided to return to Charlotte. JoAnna could only hope that Bridgette finished her talk, or whatever she planned to do.

Sylvie was two steps away from Charlotte, when a voice rang from top of the stairs: "This must be Felix's mother…" Stella walked down the stairs, eyes locked on Sylvie. Stella took slow steps with graceful movements, there was a lingering smile on her face.

Sylvie found it impossible to look away from Stella's icy glare.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Stella. Sophia's mother."

Stella took Sylvie's hand in hers and glanced at JoAnna. "Let me take over. Go get ready." Stella gestured with her eyes up.

JoAnna saw that Sarah is waiting for her on top of the stairs and sighed in relief. Now she knew why Stella appeared.

"You got mom?", JoAnna asked Sarah when she joined her at the top of the stairs.

"Yes. She is aware of the situation, and will keep Sylvie busy.", Sarah confirmed. "Should we tell this to big sis and brother-in-law?"

JoAnna shook her head. "No. Let them enjoy. We will handle this if anything happens. But let's tell Jeff and Aiden."

Sarah agreed. Two of them were texting Jeff and Aiden when Bridgette joined them.

"I spoke with Charlotte. I can tell that they are up to something. I don't know what. I managed to shake up Charlotte, but I doubt that I broke down her will to pursue my brother.", Bridgette explained.

"Thank you…", Sarah was happy that Bridgette spoke with that young lady and that she came to give them update. "Feel free to join Steve. We will take it from here."

Bridgette left, and Sarah pressed few things on the tablet in her hands.

"We have few minutes, let's see what exactly they talked about.", Sarah handed one earpiece to JoAnna. Two of them watched exchange between Charlotte and Bridgette on the tablet. The drone hovering above Charlotte captured everything.

By the end of the video, JoAnna was frowning. She didn't like this Charlotte person.

"Don't worry. I got this under control.", Sarah assured her. "Let's go dress up."