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.”

Reluctant to part with her so soon, Michael offered, “Let me

Charlotte put on her coat, the two of

of the past, and he started reminiscing about the good old

attentively and would respond to him from time to time. Unbeknownst to her, someone had been observing her from

Lupine

a car approaching the

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

with his suit jacket draped

by side into the hotel with her. However, he had barely taken a few steps forward when he looked up and saw Charlotte exiting the hotel through the revolving doors with a man next to her. That sight made him halt

looked at Charlotte in shock, not expecting to see

“Michael!”

Furrowing his brows, he strode into the hotel, completely forgetting that

she soon snapped out of her daze and quickly caught up

Ben and the other subordinates entered from the side

Zachary called, fixing his cold gaze

family owns this hotel,” Michael replied calmly. “I was here catching up with my old friend, and I doubt I need your permission for

“Why

has it got to do with

up in Charlotte’s chest when she noticed Nancy standing behind Zachary.