The Man Who Never Looked Away novel Chapter 267

Lavinia grabbed her purse and said to Charley, "Charley, this guy's got rabies. Let's not stoop to his level."

She glared at Garnett and said coldly, "If we can't afford to offend you, we can at least avoid you."

Charley stood up slowly, adjusting his suit. His gaze naturally fell to the jade bracelet.

Garnett said flatly, "Charley, my wife is very expensive. You can't afford her."

Charley's voice was deep. "That's a very luxurious bracelet. I certainly can't afford that."

Lavinia froze.

This wasn't his usual style.

Where was his sharp tongue? Did he forget it at home?

Garnett's words must have wounded his pride.

Lavinia tugged at his sleeve, a sense of urgency in her voice. "Charley, don't say that. I don't need things like that at all."

She paused, her words firm and clear. "Charley, in my heart, what you've given me is thousands of times more precious than a bracelet."

"Lavinia, what did you just say?" Garnett's voice went completely cold. "What did he give you? Speak clearly!"

Garnett reached out to grab Lavinia's arm, but Charley shielded her with one hand and said coldly to Garnett, "During a mandatory separation period, you don't want a domestic violence scandal, do you, Mr. Harper?"

Garnett's jaw tightened abruptly.

Ignoring him, Charley turned to Lavinia and asked gently, "Lavinia, did you mean what you just said?"

Lavinia nodded vigorously. "Charley, there's no path harder than turning back. When I was at my lowest, you were the one who supported me every step of the way. Compared to the supposed favors of certain arrogant people, what you've done carries actual weight, while theirs means nothing."

She turned her head, looking at Charley's side profile.

He was as composed as ever, his lips pressed slightly together, betraying no emotion.

The streetlights swept across his profile, tracing the soft yet distinct lines from his brow to his jawline.

Lavinia apologized, "Charley, I'm really sorry. I picked the restaurant, I didn't think our luck would be this terrible."

Charley said lightly, "I should be the one apologizing. My financial limits meant I couldn't help you save face back there."

"Pride isn't important at all," Lavinia said.

He stopped walking, turning to look down at her.

"Then what is important?" he asked.