Bye, My Irresistible Love

Scarlett's POV: 

After work, I walked out of the TV station with Zora, the make-up artist who helped me out this morning when Susan, Rita's mother, came storming into the studio and started wreaking havoc.

Before we could make it to the gates, Abner caught up with us and invited us to dinner.

As soon as we sat down at the restaurant, Zora turned to me.

"So, how did you deal with that hysterical woman who made trouble for you today?"

I almost chuckled a reply.

Zora was one of the most serious, professional people I knew at work.I found it startling and a little amusing to see her transform into a common gossiper.

"I told her that if she ever comes after me like that again, I will expose her family's atrocities," I replied with a smile.

"Atrocities? Oh, my.Tell me more."

Zora's eyes glinted with excitement and anticipation.

I just beamed at her but did not answer.

Seeing that I did not intend to reveal more than I already had, Zora stopped asking, but she still flashed me some curious looks the entire meal.

While Abner, Zora, and I enjoyed our dinner, a familiar man strode into the restaurant with a group of men whose swagger screamed opulence.

My eyes darted to one of them whose name was Walker.

I would never forget him as he had casually asked me to be his mistress over drinks before.

Abner instantly recognized Charles.

He glanced at the door and then said to me, "The reason for your bad luck today is coming over."

It took all of two heartbeats for Charles to reach our table, his entourage falling into step behind him.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" I said by way of greeting.

"Dinner with some friends."

I swept my gaze over the men Charles referred to as his friends.

They greeted me with a smile, but I could tell from their curious stares that they were guessing the kind of relationship I had with their dear friend.

"I see you've come here for dinner, too.I'll get the check.It's my treat tonight.Enjoy yourselves." Charles nodded to Abner and Zora.

"Oh, thank you, Mr.Moore." Abner did not move.

Zora stood up, shook Charles's hand, and thanked him.

Although a little surprised by Zora's gesture, Charles returned the handshake and grinned.

Then, he shot me a look as if he was waiting for my expression of gratitude.

"That's very kind of you, Mr.Moore.Thank you,"

I finally blurted out.

Charles answered my remark with a rare, gleeful chortle.

"You're annoyingly cute when you try to be formal with me, Miss Riley.I wish you'd just call me honey."

My heart leapt to my throat.

not in enough trouble? Charles flashed me his smug

only stare at him as he walked away with his

in a good mood, and it made me

Scarlett? Did one of the richest, most eligible bachelors in the city just flirt with you in front of

figure with wide eyes and then bombarded me with

what you think," I

"What is it then?"

"It's complicated."

since she could not get any decent

heaved a sigh

left the restaurant together, but before we could

wants you to stay and wait for

"Fine."

want to wait for Charles, but his assistant was just doing

not want to make things difficult for

that I agreed, he nodded and shuffled

sit around here and wait for

immediately noticed my

something to discuss with

really going

Abner watched me carefully.

I told him the truth, he

see you

"All right."

Abner and Zora at

Charles and his friends rose from their seats and started

at the door

his arm around my waist and ushered me out of the

his eyes got

just let him guide me

last thing I needed right now was the

want to embarrass

me and

the restaurant, Charles stood in front of his friends, wrapped his arm around my shoulders,

that one of you once attempted to pursue my dear Scarlett.Well, he can't be

commented in a voice

simply looked at him

to pay for coveting what belonged to

was

all, he was the one Charles was talking

about making a move on me

his right mind would risk the wrath of Michael and Christine Moore just to steal Scarlett

muscle, but all of them avoided making eye contact with me and with

be wealthy, but none of them was powerful enough to challenge the might of the

there

of Charles's was beneficial to

then none of them would dare come after me anymore, and I

keep such a

me with adoring eyes and tucked a lock of

I dipped

a

was trying to hide, and his calm, delighted face suddenly turned

"What happened to you?"

up my cheek with my hair, but he stopped me and held my hand

"Tell me what happened."

"Nothing."

struggle, but it did