Charles’s POV
I went to the Mint Bar in a bad mood and headed straight for one of the VIP rooms. I started drinking like there was no tomorrow as soon as I sat down. After a few moments, Spencer came in.
“So, it’s really you. I thought I mistook somebody else for you. Aren’t you supposed to be at a dinner party? Why are you here?”
“I didn’t go,” I muttered and gulped down another glass of whiskey. Spencer came over and sat next to me.
After pouring himself a drink, he began to tease me.
“Did you go see Scarlett and the kids?” I paused at the question. Damn, was I that obvious?
“No.”
“Don’t be stubborn.”
“Don’t be nosy,” I backfired and continued to drown my sorrows in alcohol.
“I heard Nina helped you keep Scarlett,” Spencer commented, raising his eyebrows.
“Scarlett couldn’t leave anyway, so technically, Nina had nothing to do with her staying. She just calmed her down.” Spencer played with his glass and stared at me solemnly.
“Charles, as your friend, I have to remind you not to be complacent with your arrangement with Scarlett. She‘s still a flight risk, and if she succeeds on running away with the children one day, then you‘ll be left alone, maybe even for the rest of your life.”
“Running away with the children?” I sneered.
“And where would she go?”
“Don‘t forget that William is still obsessed with her,” Spencer reminded me. William. That wife-stealing bastard. I scoffed and downed another drink.
“By the way, why is there no news about William lately? Didn‘t he use to appear wherever Scarlett was before?” Spencer asked curiously.
“I don‘t know, and I don‘t care,” I shrugged and then glanced at Spencer.
Spencer
He was right. I did
my wife and children away from me, then he was
set his glass on the table and excitedly gave
long time ago, let him know that he can‘t
you so excited about, Spencer?” David pushed the
are you
David pouted
wonderful night with my Icey just to be here.” David walked to the sofa
going to hold a big party for Jerry and
said, stroked his chin, and
away from Charles. Do you think she‘ll want a
your help.” 1 blurted out
Spencer and David were rendered speechless for
a brother to me, man. Of course I‘ll help you convince Scarlett,” David sighed, rubbed his forehead, and looked at Spencer. Spencer nodded awkwardly and put his hands up
the bar with a smile on my face and hope in my heart. Unconsciously, I drove to Garden Street
Scarlett’s POV
to the door and saw
Scarlett! Oh, I‘ve missed you!” Vivian
like a teenager. You better grow it
on the lovemaking comments, Vivian,” I muttered, feeling blood rush to my
Scarlett. I also think you‘re more beautiful with long hair,” Icey seconded. “Let‘s talk about my hair later. What brings you two here?” I changed the
brought out so we can greet the little angels,” Vivian said and handed the toys she bought to the nanny. I smiled and asked the nanny
they were born. Am I right, Scarlett? We should throw a
must hold a grand party for them.” Vivian rubbed Jason’s chubby face
think, Jason? It‘s an awesome idea, isn‘t
for them in Kitsap,” I smiled casually That shouldn’t count. None of your best
on throwing
want to find an excuse to gather everyone together and have fun. Besides, I want
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