Bye, My Irresistible Love

Scarlett’s POV: 

The next few nights, I went to the hotel after work to prepare for Grandpa’s birthday party. With Charles there, I did not actually need to do anything as he would arrange everything on his own. 

However, I still needed to confirm the process and the details.

As soon as I walked out of the office that evening, I saw the driver waiting outside the TV station as usual. But then, I saw that Charles was not in the car. And just when I was about to ask the driver about it, I got a call from Charles.

“Honey, I got tied up in a long meeting, so I won’t be able to make it tonight.”

Upon hearing the background noise on his end, I realized that he was in a room full of people who were arguing. It did not take me long to figure out that he must have called me from the conference room. But then, of late, he had been calling me endearingly regardless of where he was.

“Okay. I’m in the car. And I am on my way to the hotel now.”

“Don’t worry, honey. Mom will help you out.” 

“It’s alright. Don’t bother her. I can handle this by myself,” I said in a hurry. 

Alice had entrusted Charles and I to plan the party. I did not want others to think that I was too dependent on Charles, or that I could not do it without his help.

“I don’t want you to tire yourself too much. It’s not worth it. Besides, Mom wants to see the progress of our preparations.”

“All right, then. You carry on with your work.”

The hotel that was owned by the Moore group was where the party was decided to be held. Although it was a weekday, it was still quite crowded. Perhaps, it was because I did not pray before I stepped out my house that morning that I stumbled upon someone that I was not looking forward to meeting as soon as I entered the lobby. I turned around and was about to take another elevator, but it was too late.

“Scarlett.” 

A familiar voice called out to me from behind.

Feeling the surging pain in my head, I tried to close my eyes. Rita really was everywhere. Couldn’t she just leave me alone for a few days? I turned around and noticed her walking elegantly towards me in her high-heels. 

She was wearing a red mermaid dress with thin spaghetti straps hanging on her shoulders, which exposed her cleavage a little. I was afraid that her breasts might break free from her tight dress if she took another step forward.

“What’s the matter?” I asked coldly.

been very happy lately, haven’t you?” she asked in

like the evil queen from a fairy tale. I could not understand why she was suddenly changing her make-up, though. I felt that the innocent look suited her better. Did she change the way she put on her make-up

mirror when you have free time,” I reminded

and was about to slap me,

down, Rita. People are around.” His voice was low as he held her

hand and sneered at me, “Who do you think you are to

to know that Charles and I were preparing for Grandpa’s birthday party. With my hands crossed over my chest, I

obviously, I should do something for my husband’s grandfather. Besides,

Rita’s face was livid with rage as she gritted her

I

didn’t take her threat seriously. After all, she was just a contemptible scoundrel.

around and saw that it was

Alice glared at Rita, and

such a pleasure to see you here.

must be tired after a long day’s

her as I said jokingly, “Alright,

if you need any help with preparing for

raised her hand, signaling Rita to

not close to our family, Miss Lively, and I hope that you have a clear estimation of your situation. Oh, and don’t come to the party. Your name is

harsh words caused Rita’s

to me ever since Charles and I got together, Auntie,” Rita said with a look of grievance. She even looked at me for a moment as though she was trying to see a

kept

am just being polite to you, and it is certainly not because I like you, so don’t flatter yourself!” Alice was furious.

she ordered, “Get this woman

stepped forward to stop them. “Rita is not in good health. So let me

as she gets out of

before she left, she turned to me and said with a smug smile,

hearing that, I was on the verge of bursting into laughter. Was she insane? Her fight was a meaningless one, and no

let the short encounter with Rita affect my mood as I spent the rest of the day with Alice. It was almost ten o’clock at night by the time we finished our

insisting that she send me home first. But my place was on the

so don’t worry about me. You must be tired. Why don’t you go home and rest?” I held Alice’s arm, acting like a spoiled child as I

you get home safely.” Alice had no choice but to