Farewell To My Endless Love novel Chapter 408

Scarlett's POV:

Charles's words upset me.

I stayed alone for a long time and didn't get in the car until I was completely calm.

"Are you okay, Caroline?" Simon asked with concern.

"I'm fine. Thank you," I nodded and forced a smile.

"I just called Mr. Wilson and told him that you've won the land on the east bank. He was very happy, and he said that he would be back in a few days," Simon informed me with eyes full of glee. He seemed to be in a very good mood.

I smiled, but deep inside, I felt immensely conflicted.

At this moment, my mind was full of what Charles had said.

When he passionately explained to me that he had nothing to do with Raina, my heart started racing, and I got butterflies in my stomach.

I realized that he had been explaining to me that he and Raina weren't engaged or together in any way, but I'd ignored him every single time.

Was it possible that he was telling the truth? Did we have a misunderstanding over what happened a year ago?

Hitting the bottom of my thoughts, I quickly shook my head and began despising myself again.

I couldn't believe I just considered actually listening to Charles.

"Would you like to celebrate with me?" Simon suddenly asked.

Because my mind was in turmoil, I didn't hear clearly what he was talking about. I just nodded. The smile on Simon's face grew bigger. He turned to Elena and said, "Drive us to the Mint Bar, Elena. I heard that bar was very famous in town."

"Miss Wilson doesn't like the Mint Bar. How about we go somewhere else?" Elena offered.

"It's okay. Just go to the Mint Bar," I muttered and waved my hand.

When we arrived at the Mint Bar, we got a table and ordered a bottle of wine.

"Thank you for all your help today, Simon. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have gotten the land so easily," I said, putting on a smile and raising my glass to Simon.

"It's not a big deal. It's my honor to help you," Simon replied, also raising his glass and then downing its contents.

I finished my first glass of wine quickly. I poured myself another glass and proposed a toast. "Here's to us. I hope we can cooperate and do business together in the future. I believe you will be a great business partner."

"I think the same of you, Caroline. Cheers." Simon stared me with eyes full of tenderness and affection.

I felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, so I forced an awkward smile.

"Caroline, I know we just met, but I think you're great. I'm attracted to you. What about you? Are you attracted to me?"

Simon's voice was gentle and mellow. He was particularly sincere when he spoke, which made me think that he really cherished me.

I willed myself to snap back to my senses. I took a sip of my wine to hide the discomfort that I was feeling.

"I'm sorry. Please forgive my bluntness. But I meant what I said. I hope you can give me a chance," Simon said sheepishly.

"I also think you're a great guy, Simon, but I'm not looking to be in a relationship right now. Let's just be friends, okay?" I picked up my glass and drank up my wine.

Eventually, I began to feel a little dizzy.

My vision gradually blurred, and my head started spinning.

"Caroline, are you okay?" A worried voice came to my ears.

Before I could say anything, my knees buckled, and I collapsed.

Somebody broke my fall and locked me in a tight embrace.

I tried to break away by instinct, but the person who caught me held me, comforted me, and assured me that I would be okay.

Then, I caught the person's scent. It was awfully familiar, and for some reason, it made me feel secure.

Next thing I knew, I was being set down on something soft, like a mattress.

"I haven't had enough to drink. Give me one more glass of wine!" I whined.

Suddenly, I felt someone plant a kiss on my cheek.

I tried hard to lift my eyelids, but in the end, the alcohol and my exhaustion overpowered me and sent me to sleep.

Charles's POV:

When Scarlett fell asleep, she looked as peaceful as a slumbering kitten.

There was no scorn or disgust in her beautiful face.

When I saw her linking arms with another man today, I got so jealous that I almost went crazy.

God knew how hard I'd tried to restrain the impulse to take her away.

But at this moment, I could finally hold her in my arms.