The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 2109

"Echo—"

"..."

Hearing the voice, both Charlotte and Lawson Rivers turned to look.

Standing right before her was the man who was supposed to be stuck in meetings in Cabinda.

Charlotte froze on the spot, staring at him quietly.

Anthony!

The man's elegant, aristocratic face was tainted with exhaustion. A short stubble lined his jaw, and his usually perfectly styled hair was a bit messy.

Normally impeccably put together, he was currently wearing a wrinkled suit, and his tie hung crookedly around his neck.

From head to toe, he practically oozed the word: disheveled.

"Hello, Echo."

Anthony took two steps forward, his deep eyes locking onto Charlotte's face. He offered his hand like a perfect gentleman and spoke with refined politeness. "I am a loyal fan of yours, Echo. I particularly love your piano compositions."

"..."

Charlotte narrowed her eyes, fighting hard to suppress a smile, and didn't say a word.

"And you are..."

Seeing the man who had suddenly hijacked the conversation, Lawson Rivers pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose. His deep blue eyes narrowed slightly as an intense aura of vigilance radiated from him.

"Me?"

Anthony shoved his hands into his pockets. A profoundly meaningful smirk curled the corners of his thin lips as his deep, magnetic voice slowly rumbled. "Just like you, I am... an admirer of Echo's."

The man spoke in flawless English, deliberately dragging out his words in a lazy, jealous drawl that sounded inexplicably attractive.

"..."

Lawson Rivers's face darkened. He looked at Charlotte and said softly, "Echo, let's go inside to talk. This man's background is entirely questionable. It's better to be careful."

"Echo."

Anthony stepped directly in front of the man, turning to face Charlotte with an incredibly affectionate smile playing on his lips. "This man across from you doesn't look like a decent guy at all. Would you be interested in getting a cup of coffee with me instead?"

Since they were speaking in English, Lawson Rivers heard every single word crystal clear.

"What did you just say?"

Lawson Rivers never imagined that, with his status, he would actually lose to a man of unknown origins. He asked, completely baffled, "Why?"

"I prioritize looks."

Charlotte curled her red lips, smiling with lazy nonchalance. "He's better looking than you. It's really that simple."

"..."

Lawson Rivers was completely dumbfounded. What kind of ridiculous reason was that?

"Well, sir..." After dropping that bomb, Charlotte looked at Anthony, leaning in close to him with a teasing smile. "Didn't you want to buy me a coffee? Aren't we leaving?"

"Thank you for honoring me, Echo."

Anthony offered a wicked smirk, wrapping his hand around the girl's and openly dragging her away with him.

Staring at their retreating backs, Lawson Rivers remained frozen for a long time.

It wasn't until his assistant's voice broke the silence.

"Mr. Rivers, I just looked into it. Echo is currently married."