"These past two years, despite his apparent success, he's been working tirelessly and losing sleep to expand his business empire. He spared no expense to make himself stronger. But it's not because he loves power; he loves you. He knows that many people want to break you apart and that one day you'd return. He needs enough power to protect you and your child..." Charles smiled wryly as he spoke.
Edward did many things for Bella, and Charles was aware of them all. He was Edward's business partner. Knowing the extent of Edward's determination to win over Bella, he gradually accepted it.
Because he knew he could never love a woman as deeply as Edward did.
He couldn't do it, but Edward could, which made him willingly step back to the position of a spectator.
Bella and Edward would be very happy together.
"I know he's good," Bella said hoarsely.
