Chapter 857

When she looked closer, she realized it was the booking page for Pine Mist Island Resort. He had booked an entire month-enough to hit the VIP spending tier and receive an exclusive invitation to the Christmas gala. The page showed the

invitation had already been claimed.

Charlotte immediately opened her phone's tracking app-the one she had secretly installed before.

Without another thought, she jumped in the car and sped off.

At the entrance to Pine Mist Island, she finally spotted James's car. Her steps slowed as she approached.

James was leaning against the car door, a cigarette in hand.

She moved slightly-he didn't notice. Quietly, she crept closer.

From behind, she couldn't see his expression, but she could see what he was staring at intently.

Charlotte pressed her lips together and leaned forward. Finally, she saw what it

was.

gold-trimmed invitation-understated but

seal on the back made

blank. In a blur, she lunged forward and snatched

out in protest,


Island Resort invites you to

So, it was real.

that moment, Charlotte

a getaway, full of hope. She'd stayed up late preparing a surprise for the man she loved,

silence and indifference. And she had thought- naively that maybe

What a joke.

she felt something wet on her cheek.

She was crying.

hollow, her chest tight. Eyes rimmed red, she looked up at James whose expression was cold as ever. She

mouth-and what he said crushed her

me the invitation. Just do your part as

hold it in any longer. Her fragile composure

at him with tear eyes,


do with you. I'll say it again-give

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