Chapter 8: Liam's Answer

"Chadwick! Get me another chair! This seat is broken!" Liam ordered his bodyguard.

Charlotte gave Chadwick an apologetic look, for the latter had to fetch a new chair from the side of the conference room.

Truth be told, Charlotte did not find anything wrong with the seat. The hotel was new, and so were all the pieces of furniture. The Diamond Hotel brand was not the type to invest in low-quality furniture.

Liam's face was flushed as he sat on a new seat. He fixed his suit and cleared his throat, saying, "I think I - I must have heard you wrong. What did you say again?"

Charlotte had his full attention. His eyes were narrowed, fixed on her face, and his body leaned closer against the table's surface. He even tilted his head just a little, with his right ear slightly angled toward her.

'How clear do I have to be?' Charlotte wondered.

"Liam." Charlotte moved her chair closer and resumed, "After my divorce, I will marry you, Liam."

Liam loosened his tie. He puffed air out of his