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.
you do something to him?” Spencer raised his voice and looked at
you think?” I asked Spencer in reply. He was right. I did do something to William.
taking my wife and children away from me, then
set his glass on the table and excitedly gave me
to go, buddy! You should‘ve taught that jerk a lesson a long time ago, let him know that he can‘t mess with
about, Spencer?” David pushed the door open
Why are
called me,” David pouted
wonderful night with my Icey just to be here.” David walked to the sofa and sat down. He stared at me intently
a big party for Jerry and Jason and officially announce their
said, stroked his chin, and then asked, “But what
to take the kids and run far, far away from Charles. Do you think she‘ll want a big baby debut that‘ll tie her and her
blurted out at
asked you to come, David.” Spencer and David were rendered speechless for
help you convince Scarlett,” David sighed, rubbed his forehead, and looked at Spencer. Spencer nodded awkwardly and
smile on my face and hope in my heart. Unconsciously,
Scarlett’s POV
doorbell suddenly rang. I walked to the door and saw Vivian and Icey through the peephole. As soon as I opened
Vivian raised her hand and touched
makes you look like a teenager. You better grow it out, or you‘ll make
Vivian,” I muttered, feeling blood
also think you‘re more beautiful with long hair,” Icey seconded. “Let‘s talk about my hair later. What brings you two
she bought to the nanny. I smiled and asked the nanny to bring the twins out. Vivian held Jason while Icey held Jerry. I could only beam as I watched Vivian and Icey play
we‘ve held a party for these little cuties since they were born. Am I
Vivian rubbed Jason’s
It‘s an awesome idea, isn‘t
I smiled casually That shouldn’t count.
Why do you insist on throwing a party for the twins?”
I just want to find an excuse to gather everyone
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