“Louis, I’m going back to my room to rest.” Charlotte made up her mind. “You should return to watch the show.”

“I need a rest too.” Louis fanned himself. “I don’t know why, but I feel a little hot.”

“All right. Let’s head back together.”

They returned to the villa together. Before Charlotte could enter her room, Louis stopped her. “Charlotte, I need to talk to you.”

“We can talk tomorrow.” The woman held her temples, drained of energy.

“I’m afraid I’ll lose the courage to say anything tomorrow,” Louis confessed, sounding despondent. “Now that there’s liquid courage in me, I’d like to talk to you.”

 

Charlotte could not bring herself to reject him, so she caved in. “All right. Come on in then.”

Louis entered her room after her.

 

two female bodyguards were also about to head in, but Louis’ bodyguard stopped them. “The couple wishes to talk in private. I don’t think it’s appropriate

glanced at

alone,”

bodyguards left

She offered one to Louis and sat down on the sofa to drink

know how delighted I was when you agreed to marry me? My dream is finally

short. She frowned and continued, “If that’s what you want to say, you can do it another day. I’m too tired

me lately,” he complained wistfully. “Is it because Zachary’s arriving

impatiently. “I’ve been honest with you from the start—I don’t have romantic feelings for you. If you

and I understand.” Louis could not seem to hide his grievance. “I’ve been trying so hard to close the distance between us. I thought you’d be touched by my efforts, but you remained unfazed no matter what I did. On the contrary,

“Charlotte, please be honest with me. Do you

did not want to hear any more of it. “Tonight isn’t a good time for us to talk. We can continue the

her glass down with a thud. “I need to go to bed. Good night!” It was clearly an

for acting rashly. If I’ve upset you, please accept my apology,” Louis apologized

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