Chapter 813

The next evening, Carson threw a party and everyone gathered at the Midnight Bar.

Estelle and Jonathan showed up early, joining Carson’s girlfriend and others for a game of cards.

Charlie, Andrew, and others arrived one after another, and Jonathan graciously gave up his seat, fully focused on providing guidance and strategic advice to Estelle. Charlie didn’t join the crowd, answering a call and then sitting on the couch texting. Looked like some work stuff.

Jane brought a friend, Waters, a real looker. Word was she was from out of town, here to take over her family’s branch company in J City.

Estelle noticed Waters eyeing Charlie like a hawk, her gaze filled with curiosity, like a predator eyeing its prey.

As Charlie put down his phone to get a cigarette from the coffee table, Waters approached, plopped down on the couch, and held out her hand. “I’m Waters, Jane’s good friend. I just moved to J City. We’ll be doing business with Mr. James soon. Just thought I’d introduce myself early. Hope Mr. James can show me the ropes!” Charlie glanced at her hand, “Business is business, friends are friends. No talking shop while we’re hanging out.”

“Leaving business aside, I’d rather be friends with Mr. James. Everyone here calls you Charlie. Can I

nodded absentmindedly, “Whatever

Waters, with her stunning looks and immaculate makeup, lit up

Jonathan playfully tapped her head and chuckled, “Your boyfriend’s here, who are you ogling

get a girlfriend

I know of,” Jonathan

again to see Charlie saying something, with Waters leaning in slightly, listening attentively, her eyes riveted on Charlie in

Especially Charlie, who was

aversion to seeing Charlie cozy

Charlie knew about the child or not, regardless of responsibility or adult game

live

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