Upon noticing Charity’s indifferent look, Monte could not control the expression on his face.He clenched his fists tightly. Then, he looked down and said with agony, “Regarding the incident in the hotel, were you the one who set me up? Lizzie, why did you do that to me? You’ve always hated me, huh?” Instead of replying to him, Charity silently watched his performance. Monte looked up, revealing his reddened eyes. “Lizzie, I’ve told you so many times now that I had no choice. My parents disapproved of us when they learned about our relationship back then. I did try my best, but you were merely a celebrity in the entertainment industry who came from a disadvantaged family background when my parents thought the Patterson family should be married to a well-matched family. What’s more, the Patterson family isn’t as great as you imagined. Over the past few years, our hotel business hasn't been doing good. That was why we needed to be connected to the Tanner family by marriage to get th
Charity laughed out of amusement. She cocked her head to the side and asked out of curiosity, “May I ask how you’re going to protect me?”Her gaze made Monte feel like he was a joke. He could not understand. Eliza was not like that in the past. However, he still bit the bullet and said, “Lizzie, let’s get married. My dad’s enraged that you caused me to be infected with HIV, but as long as you get married to me, everything will turn for the better. Besides, I still love you very much, and you love me too.”“I love you?” Charity raised her eyebrows. “How could there be feelings of hatred if there was no love?” Monte said with a loving gaze, “We’re still young. Since we’re in love, let’s not let this chance slip past. Lizzie, I promise I’ll treat you well for my entire life.”The smile on Charity’s face gradually disappeared. Ryan was right on the nail with his prediction. The slyness and shamelessness of the Patterson family’s father and son had opened her eyes to the worl
“Any normal person would think that way.” A hint of scorn that was difficult to notice flashed across Monte’s eyes. “Lizzie, we dated and lived together before. I know all too well how capable you are. To be honest, if it weren’t for your appearance being the same, I would’ve suspected that you aren’t the real Eliza.”Charity’s long eyelashes drooped, blocking her gaze. “Alright, so you think everything I have today was given to me by Chester? It seems that you can become pretty bold for the sake of luxury. Monte, your attitude is truly undeserving of that face of yours.”“Lizzie, I really like you. I don’t care about other things,” Monte said unhurriedly. Charity slowly stood up. “You like the things I have more. Let me guess your and your father’s plan. Right now, your father is acting as the bad person and bothering me continuously. He first headhunted my company’s employees, then had people tamper with my car’s brake pad and steal things from my villa. Everything he did was to
“Doesn't she like you? Is she still unwilling even after you suggested marrying her?” Toby was exasperated. “Did you apologize properly?”“I did,” Monte said frustratedly. “I feel like Eliza has turned into a different person. She used to believe everything I say.”Toby said coldly, “If she doesn’t believe you, so be it. Since she didn’t accept our goodwill, she shouldn’t blame me for being unkind.”“What are you going to do, Dad?”“You don’t need to care about this anymore. You can’t do anything right anyway.” Toby hung up the call. Monte was utterly sullen as he stared at the phone.…4:00 p.m.Canberra Airport. A middle-aged foreign man over 40 years old walked out of the exit in a gentlemanly manner with a young assistant. “Welcome to Australia once again, Mr. Sherman.”Charity and her team got into the car. She shook the middle-aged man’s hand. “Wow, President Robbins, you’re more charming and beautiful than I thought.” The man eyed the young woman with a slender f
A middle-aged man beside him said to curry favor, “Young Master Jewell, the beauties are all in the private room. They all have curvy figures. Whether you prefer beautiful ones, humble ones, or innocent ones, we have them all.”“Haha. President Evans, you’re the best at pleasing Young Master Jewell.”The people around them joked. “That’s right. We should learn from Director Evans.”Chester laughed without paying attention. When he turned his gaze, he saw Charity in the corridor. Her calm eyes swept across him as if she had only seen an ordinary stranger. Then, she turned her head to talk to the foreign man beside her. Chester’s legs stiffened. A president beside him noticed him halting. He followed Chester’s gaze and spotted Charity. It was because she stood out too much. She was beautiful, and the aura she emanated made her look like a shining object. Maybe it was a natural characteristic of women in the entertainment industry. It was as if she was having a magazine s
Chester had two women by his side in an instant. “How old are you?” Chester pinched the chin of the woman on his left. The woman met his utterly handsome face. Her heartbeat quickened immediately. “20 years old.”“You’re out here selling yourself when you’re only 20.” Chester chuckled. The woman’s face paled. Everyone knew about Chester’s reputation. She had heard of his character, but he was rich and good-looking. That was his greatest charm. Every woman who approached him desired to be the last woman to conquer him. Therefore, she was delighted when she was chosen to be sent over. “You’re unhappy?” Chester raised his eyebrows. “No… No, I’m not.” The woman was nervous. “I’m… I’m not selling myself. I still have my virginity.”“If you’re not a prostitute, are you possibly considering dating me?” Chester chuckled. “Director Evans, this woman you chose is pretty interesting.”“Shut up if you don’t know how to speak. Get lost to the side now,” Director Evans quickly scold
“I think it’s the customers from Room 202,” the waiter said. “The private room that has two foreigners.”Chester’s hand on the wine glass twitched slightly. He remembered that a foreigner was standing beside Charity when he entered. “Does one of the foreigners look like he’s in his 40s?”“Yes.”Chester nodded. “Put down the wine. You can continue with your work.”The presidents quickly figured things out. “Young Master Jewell, could it be Eliza…”A cold gaze was cast at them, and the person speaking quickly shut his mouth. “I’m heading out for a while.” Chester walked out with his hand in his pocket. “Director Evans, I think the women you found stand no chance.”“What do you think Young Master Jewell is thinking now? I’ve asked around, and he used to like these women a lot. Ever since Eliza, it seems like his tastes have changed.”“That’s right. Young Master Jewell used to be so flirty in the past.”“Not only has he changed, but his temper has also worsened. His mood is u
Charity’s beautiful, clear face was in joy to see Chester suffer. Chester was initially furious, but after seeing the smile she was trying hard to suppress, the frustration in his heart mostly dissipated for some reason. It had been a long time since he saw her being so relaxed in front of him. “Really?”Chester raised his dashing brows. There was a hint of playfulness in the corners of his mouth. “This is my first time experiencing such a thing.”Charity was taken aback. She thought Chester would be furious. “This encounter is fate. Are you interested in going in and having a drink together?” Mike invited Chester openly. “Even if we can’t be lovers, we can be friends.”“Okay.” Chester was speaking, but he was staring at Charity and smiling vaguely. Charity was shocked. She was the one who booked the private room. Did those two people just decide it by themselves?“Please enter.” Mike had already opened the door to the private room. “Thank you.” Chester walked in cool