Farewell To My Endless Love novel Chapter 109

Scarlett's POV:

As I walked out of the gate of the company, I saw Charles's car parked on the side of the road. I debated whether or not to go to him. But in the end, I decided to go to him. We were not on speaking terms these past few days. But since he was here, I might as well talk to him. That reminded me—I could mock at him now that he was the one who conceded first and came to me.

A man got out of the car while I was making my way to it. To my surprise, it was not Charles, but Spencer. I could not hide my disappointment. I thought Charles had come for me.

"Spencer, why are you here?" I asked while walking towards him.

"Charles is busy right now. He couldn't come here, so he asked me to pick you up." As soon as Spencer finished speaking, a makeup artist got out of the car with an exquisite dress in her hand.

I had no choice but to dress up. If I resisted, Spencer would mention Michael and guilt-trip me. There was nothing I could do but sit there and let them doll me up. For some reason, I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach. It was as if something bad would happen, but I had no idea what it was.

We left for the hotel after they got me ready. There I saw Alice and the others greeting the guests by the entrance. The whole hotel had been cleared since yesterday. Those who were not invited to the party were allowed to check in. Everyone here was rich and powerful. The parking lot outside seemed more like a showroom because of the luxury cars that were parked there.

"Scarlett, my dear, come!" Alice greeted enthusiastically. She seemed elated to see me.

"Go ahead." Spencer lifted the train of my gown as I walked up to Alice.

"Darling, you look stunning!" Alice remarked with a smile. She then held my hand and led me to Charles. "You stay with Charles first."

I nodded obediently stood beside him without a word. Although I felt a little helpless about Alice's arrangement, it was Michael's birthday. I did not want anyone to be disappointed because of me.

"Why didn't you protest?" Charles asked in a low voice.

I just smiled in response. It was hard to figure out what he really wanted. Whenever I was being obedient and submissive, he was skeptical. But when I disagreed, he would pull a long face. It was very difficult, if not impossible, to please him.

"Hold my arm," Charles whispered in my ear.

His warm breath and hoarse voice tickled my ears. I covered them with my hands and stared daggers at him.

Charles looked at me from head to toe and snapped, "Hurry up. They're watching us."

It was only then that I noticed that everyone was looking at the two of us with interest. Charles and I were so close that the guests who were just passing by could not help but cast a glance at us. I cleared my throat, embarrassed as the guests were looking at me. Albeit unwillingly, I held his arm and forced myself to relax.

"Behave yourself. Don't touch me without my permission," I reminded him through gritted teeth.

"How can you still be shy when we've been married for years?" Charles muttered in a barely audible tone but loud enough for me to hear.

"Watch your words." I pinched his arm with the same sardonic smile.

At that moment, an elegantly dressed lady came over and greeted Alice. "Alice, long time no see! I missed you so much!"

Alice's face lit up upon seeing her old acquaintance. She held the lady's hand and chatted with her for a while.

The woman nudged Alice's arm and looked at me up and down as if she was guessing who I was. "Oh, wow. Who's that beautiful lady holding Charles's arm?"

"Well, that's—"

Before Alice could answer, Rita suddenly appeared.

She was wearing a long black spangly gown with a huge emerald necklace around her neck. Her make-up was exquisite, but her smokey eyes somewhat aged her.