Chapter 274 No Divorce

The soft shuffle of footsteps echoed in the silent room. Before Charlotte could even process what was happening, she was scooped up into strong arms and carried out of the room.

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Fearing she might wake Julius, she stayed silent. As soon as they crossed the threshold, she whispered urgently, “Put me down.”

But Arthur didn’t. He carried her straight into his private room, gently placing her beside the bed. He stood in front of her, his eyes never leaving her face.

Charlotte frowned, her patience wearing thin. “What’s going

on?”

She caught the unmistakable scent of alcohol on his breath and felt a surge of caution. She didn’t want to provoke him when he was drunk. God knows what he was capable of when he was drunk.

She tried to stand to distance herself from him.

But Arthur wouldn’t let her go. His hands gripped her shoulders firmly, keeping her in place. “Sit down,” he said. “Let me look at you.”

Charlotte’s confusion only deepened. She glanced up at him, meeting his intense gaze. Now, there was a blaze in his eyes, an intense fervor that caused her heart to flutter wildly. She averted her gaze swiftly, as though the very sight of him could scorch her.

Chapfer 274 No Divorce

Arthur didn’t release her hand; instead, he held her gaze, drinking in every flicker of emotion that crossed her face.

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the unique feelings he harbored for her. He was perpetually on guard against being manipulated, yet in the end, she also fell victim to schemes, making his caution

in the balance, precariously poised on

sustained solely by his efforts and

resources.

five years ago, she would leave him. There would be no stopping her.

of life without her made his chest tighten, an ache settling in his heart. He couldn’t bear the thought of her walking

away.

closer, his

over her mouth. Her bright eyes were

doubt, that his intentions

pure!

remained ever vigilant, determined to thwart any success on his part.

her small, delicate hand and,

No Divorce

As long as we don’t get a divorce, you can ask

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yet his deep gaze was like an

with a frosty tone, she declared, “I’m not here to discuss. I

really no room for

deep gaze upon her.

firmly. She didn’t know what game he was playing, but she was done with the fear

coldness, treated like an expendable tool. She offered her wholehearted sincerity and warmth, only to be met with resounding

stand–in for someone else

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