Mike Bajirao's POV. I got into the hall, and I searched for Charlotte. She was seated in a corner without any regard. I was displeased with the way Charlotte was ignored. The ministers were on their feet immediately and they noticed my presence. I ignored their gestures and walked towards Charlotte's seat. She wasn't focused on her surroundings, and she wasn't aware of my arrival. I went behind her. I wanted to call her by her first name, but I controlled myself immediately. "Stepmother," I called. She jerked up from her thoughts. She turned around to see my face. She widened her eyes in surprise thinking I was about to do something stupid. I winked at her and smiled. I escorted her to the center table which was meant for the royal families. I greeted my father. "How did you kn

