Chapter 461
“I’m really sorry. Something like this… it won’t happen again. Actually, there won’t ever be a next time. I hope you can forgive me. I didn’t mean for any of this to happen.”
Melissa’s fingers curled so tight they shook. Her face was bright red and her eyes shimmered with unshed tears. Every word seemed to cost her a piece of her pride. When she finally finished, everyone’s attention shifted to Charlotte.
Charlotte just looked at her for a moment, calm and unreadable. Then she turned away and glanced at Anthony. “I’m tired.”
“I’ll take you to rest.”
Anthony didn’t hesitate. He slipped an arm around Charlotte’s waist and gave Melissa a look that could freeze fire. His voice was icy as he spoke. “Someone, please see our guest out.”
Melissa’s face twisted with embarrassment as she ran out of the room, shoulders shaking, tears streaming down her cheeks. The humiliation was almost too much to bear.
Charlotte, you made a fool of me in front of everyone. This isn’t over.
The chaos faded, but the whole thing turned into the latest gossip in high society. No one dared bring it up openly, but everyone was whispering about it behind closed doors. Now, though, everyone’s curiosity was hooked on Anthony’s so-called fiancée. Who exactly was she? If she could win over both Patricia and Lavinia, she definitely wasn’t ordinary.
Patricia stepped forward with a gentle smile, her eyes soft as she looked at
Charlotte. “Everyone, I’m sorry for that little scene just now. I hope it didn’t spoil the mood.” She paused, her voice tender and full of love. “Since we’re all here, I’d like to clear something up.”
“There’s never been any engagement between the Blair family and the Carter family. Anthony’s only future wife is Halation—our Lottie.”
Patricia’s pride was obvious when she mentioned Halation. A famous artist paired with a handsome CEO they were the kind of couple people envied.
“I don’t know why, but I have a feeling there’s more to Halation than she lets on.” “Seriously, her whole vibe is just unreal.”
“Come on. The entire Blair family is ready to back her up. There’s no way she’s just some regular person.”
“The formal banquet starts in an hour. Please, everyone, make yourselves at home.”
Patricia turned to Charlotte, her tone gentle. “Lottie, you must be tired. Let Anthony take you to a guest room and get some rest.”
Charlotte nodded.
“We’ll be back soon, Grandma,” Anthony said, flashing a small smile. He moved to take Charlotte’s hand, but she slipped away before he could reach her.
“I can walk by myself.” Charlotte pulled her hand away and shoved it
into her pocket ACOsmile
flickered on her lips as
her voice low and clipped. Anth.”
The nickname caught Anthony off guard. For a second, he just stood there like he
was trying to figure out what he’d done wrong.
Wait. Was she… jealous?
Kenneth and Roger weren’t far away, and they both snickered when they heard Charlotte’s tone. They
ver
honestly never thought they see Anthony in this kind of situation,
“Look at Lottie’s face. There’s no way he’s getting out of this one easily,” Kenneth said, grinning wider than ever. “Good. Now Anthony knows Lottie’s not someone you can Thess with
He almost wanted to follow them, just to see how Anthony was going to fix this
mess.