Farewell To My Endless Love novel Chapter 274

Charles's POV:

I stroked Scarlett's hand gently, feeling its soft and tender skin. Smiling, I whispered in her ear, "Aren't I right?"

Scarlett pouted unhappily, looking sulky. She muttered defiantly, "I think Vivian's far more suitable for Spencer!"

At that, I pinched her little hand lightly and said, "Just like how you're suitable for me, right?"

Scarlett finally smiled. She mirrored my gesture and gently pinched my face. "You're getting more and more narcissistic, Charles."

"Hey, I'm just telling the truth."

The birthday party was about to start, so I led Scarlett to the elevator.

"Wait, isn't the birthday party held on the first floor?"

"Let's get changed in the hotel room first. We'll go to the banquet hall later."

Scarlett nodded obediently.

One side of the elevator was made of transparent glass. As the elevator went up, we were rewarded with a beautiful view of the endless sea. Its dark surface seemed to glint mysteriously in the light.

"It's so beautiful..." Scarlett's graceful figure was outlined by the light. She looked back at me with a soft smile, as beautiful as a goddess from heaven.

Mesmerized, I stepped forward and put my arms around her waist. I craned my neck downward and kissed her gently on the lips. "Very beautiful, indeed."

Scarlett blushed, cheeks going pink in an instant.

"Why did you work overtime today, by the way?" I asked as I caressed Scarlett's hair, running my fingers through her smooth locks.

Scarlett sighed dejectedly and leaned back in my arms. "Since Independence Day is coming, our TV station's going to hold a celebration party. My supervisor told me to perform a show."

"Oh? What performance do you have in mind? I can help you."

My suggestion filled her with joy, and she beamed at me. "I'm going to dance and sing at the party. I'll be hoisted on wires during the performance!"

She sounded excited at the very thought, but I subconsciously frowned. "That's dangerous..."

"Well, it's good for impact." Scarlett turned around and pulled me into a hug. Her voice was so tender and sweet, it rendered me limp and numb.

Suddenly, a loud sound pierced our ears.

Scarlett screamed in horror, alarmed, and immediately cowered into my arms.

"I'm here. Don't be afraid!" I hurriedly caressed the back of her head to calm her down.

There was a small tinkling sound, and then, the elevator stopped.

I quickly left the elevator with Scarlett in my arms. Though the sound was no longer there, she still a little uneasy. "What was that sound just now? It didn't sound like fireworks."

"It's probably an explosion." I looked at Scarlett and said tenderly, "Don't worry. I'll have Richard investigate it as soon as possible."

Scarlett nodded, relieved at my assurance. She held my hand and gripped it tightly.

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After the birthday party was over, we bumped into Spencer as we were heading out.

Safe to say, he looked pretty distressed. "God! I finally got rid of Nicole. She's so difficult to deal with!"

"Hey, you brought her here yourself." Scarlett glared at Spencer, her face filled with disapproval.

"I didn't want to in the first place! It was all my mother's idea. I had no choice," Spencer complained with a long face, hurt by the injustice of Scarlett's accusation.