Catherine could totally relate to that.Some men were indeed scummy.“So… Charity, are you planning to take revenge for Eliza?” Catherine asked.Charity nodded. “I plan to stand up for Eliza.”“No wonder you suddenly showed up at the charity event organized by the Patterson family in the hotel a few days ago.” Freya’s interest was piqued. “Could you be planning to beat them at their own game?”“What do you think?” In fact, Charity could not make up her mind.However, Freya rolled her eyes at Catherine. “Cathy is very experienced in this aspect. Back then, she used such a method to take revenge on Shaun with the hopes of making him fall deeply in love with her. After that, she tried to destroy Shaun and Sarah’s relationship. In the end, she hurt herself, whereas Shaun slipped away and married Sarah. Hah.”Embarrassed, Catherine could not bear to recall it. “My case was different as I had feelings for Shaun. When I wanted to take revenge on him, I could not endure it. But it’s dif
“No wonder Ferra Film Group has been so powerful lately.” Freya suddenly felt discouraged. “I thought Freycatheli has been doing well, but compared to you both, it turns out I’m doing the worst.” “Why do you think so?” Charity laughed and then teased, “Perhaps you’ll be the prime minister’s wife in the future.”“Exactly.” Catherine agreed. “You found someone with great potential, and you should treasure him.”“Forget it. I’m not interested in being the prime minister’s wife. It’s too exhausting. I’d much prefer eating and having fun with my buddies.”After that, Freya slammed her hands on the table. “Shouldn’t we drink to celebrate the rebirth of our best friend?”“We can drink, but don’t you get drunk and expose my identity,” Charity reminded.“I got it.” Freya quickly zipped her mouth. “This matter will stay among the three of us…”“Actually, someone else knows about it…”“Who?” Freya and Catherine asked simultaneously.“Max.” With that, an affectionate look suddenly appear
“Alright. Let’s eat.” Charity changed the topic. “I heard the dishes here are good.”“Fine. If we continue the conversation, Charity will be embarrassed,” Catherine mocked.“Charity, you’re an actor, yet you get embarrassed so easily.”The three of them chatted and joked. It had been a long time since they had such a good time.In fact, Charity’s death had always hit a nerve in Catherine and Freya. Every time they recalled those memories, they would feel very helpless.“To celebrate the fact that Charity is still alive, let’s go for karaoke later.” Freya said while beaming, “It’ll be my treat.”“Please don’t. Both of you need to go home and spend time with your children.” Charity did not want to be a thorn in Shaun’s and Ryan’s sides.“Charity, we want to keep you company.” Catherine said while holding a wine glass, “You’ve been lonely for a long time.”That simple sentence made the usually tough Charity almost tear up.…After they finished their meals, they walked out of th
“Lizzie, these two are your…” Monte’s eyes settled on Catherine and Freya with a confused look on his face. He was pretending that it was his first time meeting them.“These are my friends, Catherine and Freya.” Charity pretended as if she did not see through him and made a simple introduction.Before Monte could speak, the few wealthy young men behind him walked forward.“So you’re Miss Jones and Miss Lynch. Both your reputations precede you.” Hugo said with a particularly enthusiastic smile, “I’ve heard about how beautiful both you ladies are, but now that I’ve finally met you in person, you’re much more beautiful than I imagined. By the way, I have yet to introduce myself. I’m Hugo Jeffs from Dolly Corporation in Newcastle.”“Dolly Corporation?” Catherine thought about it and was a little surprised. “Are you the Young Master Jeffs who owns the most luxurious hotel, Doyle Hotel, in Newcastle?”“That’s right.” Hugo nodded pridefully. “I didn’t expect you to have heard about me, M
Charity’s eyes moved slightly. “Since you can’t get over me, why weren’t you worried when I committed suicide? You even came to tell me that I was too desperate and that I was no different from other women. You told me to stay far away from you if I wanted to kill myself and not to bother you because you wouldn’t go soft-hearted.”Monte was so ashamed that he wished he could slap his old self. “Lizzie, I thought you were pretending to kill yourself at that time. I’m sorry. I made those nasty remarks so that you would give up on me because getting my family to approve of us being together was too difficult. Furthermore… you’re so wonderful that I didn’t think I deserved you.”“Why do you think you deserve me now?” Charity asked in surprise.Monte promptly held her hand and said fondly, “Lizzie, I can’t get over you, and that is the truth. Do you remember how happy we were when we were together?”“Young Master Patterson, I heard you have a fiancée. I don’t think it’s appropriate for
“My boyfriend is here to pick us up, so we’ll take our leave now.” Freya rose to her feet and bade everyone goodbye.“Alright. We’ll see you off downstairs.” A gleam flashed across Hugo’s eyes, and he promptly got up.Come on. Freya’s boyfriend was the prime minister’s son. If Hugo managed to get acquainted with him in Canberra or get his contact number, he would feel honored when he returned to Newcastle. “No need…” Catherine turned him down.“Let me do it. I’m worried you’ll bump into some drunkards in the clubhouse.”Monte showed his utmost care by seeing them off downstairs.Ryan and Max were leaning against an Audi downstairs. One looked handsome and elegant, whereas the other seemed cold and sharp. The two of them were chatting with their arms folded across their chests, and the scene was a feast for the eyes.Charity and the rest were all stunned for a moment.They never thought that Max would be here as well.However, before the three of them could greet him, Hugo had
“If she can continue to bring me benefits, I might consider marrying her. But if I marry her, I’ll definitely become a laughing stock because of her affair with Chester. My family won’t approve of it for sure.”Monte let out a deep sigh. “This is not easy, but if she’s willing to be with me, I’ll certainly support her forever. It won’t be the same as before. If she wants a child, I’m willing to give her one. My parents will definitely accept the child if it is part of the Patterson family.”Hugo nodded in agreement. “Indeed. In fact, Eliza is smart. Having a woman like her as a wife will help a man a lot. Nevertheless, even if she won the case involving her affair with Chester, no decent man would want to marry her.”“Exactly. Perhaps I shouldn’t have broken up with her. Then, her affair with Chester wouldn’t have happened. Eliza treated me quite well back then. Among the many girlfriends I’ve had, she’s the only one who would save me from spending and even buy me gifts.”At the me
Charity laughed. “Well, you’ll be wearing your uniform most of the time, so there’s no need to waste money on that. Seriously, just save the money.”“No way. I want to buy it.” Max tapped the steering wheel and scoffed. “If I don’t dress up, I’ll probably never be able to get a girlfriend.”After pausing for a few seconds, he glanced at Charity strangely. “Is it because you don’t want to go shopping with me? Or are you not grateful for my help? Just be frank. Then, I’ll tell Ryan tomorrow that I’m not interested in you and have him introduce a potential partner to you.”“...Enough.” Charity snapped, feeling helpless. Were Ryan and the rest too bored? The women were busy with their careers, yet the men just wanted to keep their women company.“So do you agree on going shopping?” Max winked and smirked.Charity held her head in her hand. “Fine, fine. You can decide on the time.”“Okay, tomorrow it is. Coincidentally, tomorrow is my day off,” said Max.Just as Charity was about to