Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

“I suppose.” Michael nodded before asking, “What about me then? I’m also someone from your past. Do you intend to cut me off as well?”

“You’re different,” Charlotte replied, gazing at him gently. “No matter what happens, we’ll always be friends!”

“I’m glad to hear that.” Feeling guilty, he said, “I used to be really willful and had caused you a lot of trouble. I’ve grown a lot after everything that has happened in the past two years. I know you don’t have any romantic feelings for me, and I also know love can’t be forced. From now onward, I’ll be by your side as your good friend and put my feelings for you behind me. I promise to be there whenever you need me!”

“Thank you, Michael.” She was deeply moved by his words. “You have to take good care of yourself too. I hope that you’ll find your happiness soon!”

“I will.” He nodded. “It’s a beautiful night. Shall we head to the beach for a stroll?”

“I don’t think I can.” Charlotte glanced at her watch and said, “I have to go back now. The kids are waiting for me to read them a bedtime story.”

“All right then.” Reluctant to part with her so soon, Michael offered, “Let me see you out.”

“Sure.” After Charlotte put on her coat, the two of them walked out together.

The sound of the waves brought back memories of the past, and he started reminiscing about the good old days with her.

Smiling, Charlotte listened attentively and would respond to him from time to time. Unbeknownst to her, someone had been observing her from a window upstairs, eyes gleaming with malice.

Lindberg!” Lupine

saw a car

out and opened the car doors at the back. A second later,

shy and dainty with his suit jacket draped around her

something to her, Zachary walked side by side into the hotel with her. However, he had barely taken a few steps forward when he

looked at Charlotte in shock, not expecting to see

“Michael!”

he strode

snapped out

subordinates entered

Zachary called, fixing his cold gaze on Michael. “Why

up with my old friend, and

attention toward Charlotte. “Why

it got

Nancy standing behind Zachary. However, she tried her best to put on

“Charlotte—”

walked toward Charlotte and greeted her politely, “Ms. Lindberg, what a small world!