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.

asked in a voice that was

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

should look in the mirror when you have free time,” I reminded her, unable

hand and was about to slap me, but Richard

are around.” His voice was low as

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

Grandpa’s birthday party. With my hands crossed over my chest, I found her words to

I should do something for

with rage as she gritted her teeth, like

hard time, and I won’t let you live

a contemptible scoundrel. Suddenly, a woman’s well-manicured

and saw that it

mood, Alice glared at Rita, and hissed, “What

such a pleasure to see you here. I came to

me, and said, “You must be tired after

nodded at her as

Rita offered, “Auntie, please let me know if you need any help with preparing

hand, signaling Rita to stop.

I hope that you have a clear estimation of your situation. Oh, and don’t come to the party.

harsh words caused Rita’s face to

as a mother to me ever since Charles and I got together, Auntie,” Rita said with a look of grievance. She even looked at me for

her tricks, I kept calm. I didn’t

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

security guards nearby, she ordered, “Get this

security guards immediately approached Rita. But then, Richard stepped forward to stop them. “Rita is not in

as long as she gets out of my sight

not want to give up, though. Right before she left, she turned to me and said with a smug smile, “Charles did not let me prepare for the party because he did

Was she insane? Her fight was a meaningless

did not let the short encounter with Rita affect my mood as I spent the rest of

by the hotel entrance, insisting that she send me home first. But my place was on the other side of town from where

cab, so don’t worry about me. You must be tired. Why don’t you go home and rest?” I

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