Chapter 1554

At the Velvet Spring Hotel.

By the time dinner wrapped up, it was nearly midnight. The Horizon Enterprises team was itching for a dip in the hot springs, but Charlie managed to dodge it with an excuse.

Glancing at the time, he figured he’d probably wake Emily if he went back now. So he asked the waiter to book him a suite upstairs and headed off to catch some Z’s

When he got to the twenty-second floor, he saw a woman waiting for him right in front of his room. She was wearing a black spaghetti strap maxi dress, her wavy hair cascading over her shoulders. She leaned against the wall, oozing an irresistible allure under the dim light.

This woman was Gloria, the PR manager of Horizon Enterprises. She’d been toasting Charlie all through dinner, and her intentions were as clear as day. “Mr. James Gloria leaned against the wall, half-drunk, her captivating eyes filled with anticipation. “I have a terrible headache, and I can’t find my room card. Can I crash at your place for a bit?”

She batted her eyelashes, looking both sexy and adorable. Tll only stay for a bit, and I’ll be out before dawn!”

Charlie chuckled, cool as a cucumber. Ill call the front desk and book another room for you, Miss Gloria”

“Mr. James!” Gloria staggered over, losing balance and falling right into Charlie’s arms, grabbing onto his tie and looking up at him. “Don’t you get what I’m hinting at?”

whispering, “Tell Mr. Walton, I don’t appreciate

sparkled with seduction. This isn’t Mr. Walton’s idea. I just sincerely like Mr. James.”

a bit frosty.

you’d

a young girl in the hallway. Their eyes met, and the girl quickly looked away.

until Charlie followed her gaze and saw the girl too, Emily Sullivan.

looked flustered, her hair loose on her shoulders, wearing a simple white tee and baggy trousers, looking like a student.

and headed straight for a

fully closed, she didn’t knock and just pushed the door open, disappearing

in the direction Emily disappeared in. She smirked. “So Mr. James has a thing for innocent young girls?” Charlie’s eyes held a hint of

that, he brushed past Gloria, heading straight

bit shocked as Charlie brushed her aside without a second thought. She watched his retreating figure, thinking. He’s really going after that girl?

didn’t even know who that girl was!

a hint of regret, Gloria shrugged and

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