“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.”

not bring herself to reject him, so she caved in. “All

entered her room after

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

Charlotte’s bodyguards glanced at her

alone,”

The bodyguards left as

poured two glasses of water. She offered one to Louis and sat down on the sofa to

delighted I was when you agreed

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

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

been honest with you from the start—I don’t have romantic feelings for you. If you insist on

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

more he spoke, the more agitated he became. In a choking voice, he pleaded, “Charlotte, please be honest with me.

want to hear any more of it. “Tonight isn’t a good time for us to talk.

to go to bed. Good night!” It was clearly an order

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