Charity let out a sigh.She had no idea what she could take of her friendship with Max.“Charity, there’s a women’s clothing store. Let’s go in and take a look. As I said, I want to buy you clothes.” Max pointed to the store ahead.“It’s fine. I’m not desperate for clothes…”“You can take a look at the new collection. No woman would think they have too many clothes.”Max tried to drag Charity along into the store.However, Charity refused, and the two of them were locked in a stalemate.At last, Max got frustrated. His usually beaming and handsome face immediately turned grim. “Charity, you always stand on ceremony with me…”“I’m really not desperate for clothes.” Charity tucked her hair behind her ear. “There’s no need to stand on ceremony with you. I’ve always considered you my family.”Max looked at her. “Since you consider me your family, and it's early now, let’s go and watch a movie.”Charity exchanged glances with him for a while before she finally nodded.Hence, the
Charity frowned. “Chester does know my identity, but we will never get back together.”Max’s dull eyes suddenly lit up. “Are you serious?”“How big of a heart do I need to get back together with Chester?” Charity asked.Max touched his tall nose. “But didn’t you used to love him very much?”“That was in the past. After we broke up, he got together with quite some women, and I’m not a trash can either.”She was not a trash can that collected waste material.The metaphor made Max laugh. “Chester isn’t a trash can, though. Many women dream of marrying him, but he just fools around with them.”Casting aside Chester’s behavior, he was actually charming in many aspects. Firstly, he had a unique identity, and secondly, God gave him a flawless face and model-like physique. Even his medical skills were said to be the most outstanding in Australia.In the face of such a love rival, as someone from a small town, Max felt inferior.However, Charity did not agree with him entirely. “You’re
After pausing for a moment, Max said again, “But… if you feel like falling in love one day, can you give me a chance? It’s because… I truly love you. Don’t worry. If you can’t bring yourself to love me after that, I definitely won’t force you.” His lips curled into a bright smile.Charity stared at him, not knowing what to say all of a sudden.She just felt… a little conflicted.At last, she nodded. “Alright.”Max grinned.His grin was like a shiny star in the night sky.It was so bright and sunny.The man had experienced bloodshed on the battlefield before, ye he was always pure when he was with her. “Bye. Good night.” Charity turned around and entered the neighborhood.Max kept his eyes fixed on her until her figure was out of his sight.…The next day.Charity woke up only to find that she had become one of the trending topics.Last night, the server took a photo of Max and her eating in the mall and even posted it as a story on Instagram. Soon, someone screenshotted
“How do you know he’s playing with my feelings?” Charity said indifferently, “At least he doesn’t have a fiancée. Even when I went out with him, I wouldn’t be called a homewrecker.”Monte quickly said, “Lizzie, give me some time. I should be able to cancel my marriage with the Tanner family next month. I’ve managed to partner with Hugo lately, and my dad is impressed.” “Really?” Charity feigned surprise.“Why would I lie to you?” Monte coaxed her softly, “Eliza, let’s have dinner together tonight. I miss you so badly. Seeing the news today has made me so jealous that I’m about to go crazy, and I really can’t accept you going on a date with another man. I promise I’ll cancel my marriage to Lilian. I swear on my life.”Charity sighed. When it came to saying sweet nothings, Monte was a f*cking talent.“Okay, then.”“Let’s eat at Corella. Do you remember that we shared our first meal together in that hotel? And after that, we did stargazing together.” Monte said joyfully, “I’ll come
“I think so too. That’s very bold of Monte. Eliza isn’t someone to be taken lightly. Even Young Master Jewell got tricked by her.”“Keep your voice down. Young Master Jewell is coming in a moment.”“You’re right in reminding me.” The speaker instantly lowered his voice. “I heard Eliza quit the entertainment industry because she became Monte’s kept woman. I guess they have rekindled their relationship.”“Pah! Monte isn’t a good guy. I heard that when Monte and Eliza broke up previously, Eliza disagreed with it and even threatened him with her life. However, the Patterson family didn’t approve of Eliza, and Monte also thought that Eliza wasn’t helpful in his career.”“How did you find out?”“My wife and Madam Patterson talked about it over a meal.”“But up close, Eliza is really pretty. It didn’t seem like she was wearing any make-up, but her skin was translucent. No wonder Monte and President Jewell want to sleep with her. Lilian’s appearance is nothing compared to Eliza’s.”“How
Chester softly exhaled a mouthful of smoke.He tried to fight his split personality.“What is everyone staring at? Start eating.” Chester lifted his exquisite chin.“Yeah.” Only then did everyone recover from their senses. “President Jewell, it’s been a long time since we had a meal together. Come. Let’s all toast to President Jewell.”Subsequently, everyone took turns to drink a toast to Chester.If that had happened in the past, Chester surely would not care to drink with them.However, alcohol appeared to be the only thing he could use to numb himself today.As a doctor, he knew full well that he could not drink alcohol after having gastrointestinal bleeding, but alcohol could prevent him from losing his sanity.Alcohol could prevent him from thinking about Charity all the time.…On the top floor, the server in the restaurant pushed a trolley of flowers and cake toward Charity.Monte rose to his feet and received the flowers, from where he took out a beautiful diamond ne
After dinner, Monte staggered as he stood up. “Lizzie, I think I’ve drunk too much. Can you bring me to the room to rest?”“Okay.” Charity held him by his shoulders.Monte was secretly pleased, and more than half of his body was leaning against hers.Charity tottered as she brought him into the room. Before she could switch on the lights, Monte pushed her to the wall.“Lizzie, I miss you so badly. Do you miss me?” Monte kissed her greedily and desperately. “Do you remember how happy I used to make you?”Charity covered his lips with a calm gaze.“Lizzie, there’s no one here. You don’t have to be shy.” Monte’s Adam’s apple bobbed. With his hand around her waist, he could not wait to act.While her hands were around his neck, Charity let out a creepy laugh. “Who said… no one’s here?”Monte was stunned. However, he suddenly laughed wickedly. “Lizzie, you’re bad. You really do know how to scare–”Before he could finish his sentence, he felt something sharp thrust into his shoulder
“It’s because Monte carried you into the room.” Chester smiled wildly. “I’m the only one who can touch your shoulders.”Charity’s head began to hurt. “Chester, you’re drunk.”“Yes, I am.” Chester bent over and lowered his head. As he whispered, his breath caressed her ear. “When I heard other people saying that Monte had taken you to the top floor for dinner, I would’ve f*cking chopped Monte off if I hadn’t made myself blind drunk. How dare that b*stard touch my woman. Even if it was just an act, I could hardly tolerate it.”Charity tilted her head imperceptibly, revealing the grand diamond necklace around her neck.Chester shifted his eyes down her neck and caught sight of the necklace.He gently caressed the diamond pendant and asked with a hoarse voice, “Was it from Monte?”Charity was speechless.“Or was it from Max?”“What does it have to do with you?” Charity could not be bothered to get herself involved with a drunkard.Chester tugged the diamond necklace hard with his