Farewell To My Endless Love novel Chapter 405

Raina's POV:

After getting out of the car, I looked around the place with both excitement and apprehension.

Dad looked at Nancy with a kind smile and said, "Nancy, I'll take you and Liam in. But I'll greet some business partners first before I formally introduce you to everyone."

Nancy nodded shyly in response. "Okay. Thank you, Mr. Hill."

She was a little shy. This was the first time she would attend a formal occasion as Liam's fiancee, after all.

I, however, had something else in mind. Instead of going in with them, I stood by the entrance and said, "You guys go ahead. I'll stay here for a bit and wait for Charles."

"Raina, the guests here are rich and influential. Do me some favor and, for once, stop being so stubborn," Mom advised worriedly.

"Don't worry, Mom. I know what I'm doing," I assured her.

Mom must have figured that nothing would change my mind, so she followed Dad and the others with a helpless sigh.

I looked around the venue to look for Charles. To my disappointment, he was nowhere in sight.

Although I was crestfallen, I did not forget who

I was. I forced a smile and greeted the guests politely.

Many people looked happy to see me.

"Miss Hill, you look stunning," a guest said.

"Your outfit is amazing!" another praised.

They did not hold back on their compliments, which satisfied my vanity.

So many people were fascinated by me. For sure, Charles would be no exception.

God must have read my mind. At this very moment, Charles's car came into view.

My eyes lit up in delight. With a beaming smile, I hurried to greet him.

Charles's car drove straight to the entrance of the lobby of the five-star hotel, in which the auction was being held.

There were celebrities and businessmen everywhere. No wonder they adorned the already luxurious hotel to make it even more lavish.

Charles got out of the car a few moments later and instantly attracted the attention of many.

He was wearing a perfectly tailored black suit, making him appear taller and more sophisticated. Even if he was wearing a cold expression, his temperament captivated the hearts of the women.

Holding the hem of my skirt in my hand, I trotted up to him to hold his hand.

"Charles, you're finally here!"

However, Charles avoided my touch with apparent disgust.

"Don't touch me," he coldly said.

My smile froze, and my outstretched hand stopped in midair.

Nevertheless, I was not discouraged. I still approached him and complained about my grievances. "Charles, why did you block me? I couldn't get in touch with you."

"There's no reason for us to get in touch," he replied crossly. His tone was indifferent, and repugnance flashed across his eyes.

"Charles, how could you say that?" I asked, my lips trembling in disbelief.

I had done so much for him, hoping he would at least give him a second look.

But when he did, his icy cold gaze brought a chill all over my body.

At this very moment, a car stopped in front of me and Charles.

It went dangerously close to me that I almost got hit.

Rage coursed through my body, destroying the last piece of my sanity.

"Are you fucking blind?! Do you have an idea where you are? You almost hit me with your car. Come out and apologize!"

The guests in the area turned around to watch us when they heard the commotion.

The door of the car slowly opened. Everyone held their breaths to see who it was.

To everyone's astonishment, a dazzling woman got out of the car.

Her face resembled a goddess. What was more, her skin was pearly white, and her eyes were as bright as the stars.

Her elegant evening dress perfectly set off her hour-glass figure.

She was feminine yet bold and fierce.

Everyone fell silent as they gazed at her beauty. The guests could not help but stare at her, unable to resist her charm.

"She's so gorgeous!" a guest exclaimed.

"How can a woman be so beautiful and perfect? She's flawless!" another cried out.

"Who is she? Why haven't I seen her before?"

I felt as though my blood had coagulated when I heard the incessant compliments around me.

Scarlett?

What was she doing here?

How could she grab everyone's attention the instant she appeared?

Those who complimented me on being beautiful were now looking at Scarlett with admiration.

Even Charles was stunned because of her. His deep eyes, which had looked at me with distaste, were now gazing at Scarlett with affection.

Jealousy, hatred, and resentment surged toward me all at once. I could only grit my teeth to stop myself from throwing a fit.

All of a sudden, someone let out a gasp and broke the deafening silence.

"I've met her before. She's the ex-wife of the President of the Moore Group!"