Chapter 260xotic Beauty


    The two people on the boat instinctively looked toward the source of the voice. They saw a man


    The man was the one who had spoken


    and a woman leaning against a window by the river.


    Emelie’s fiestreaction was to exim, “What a coincidence it’s charles Davis.”


    Charles wasn’t from Capebatt Cry and was from Calmcrest. He hade to Capebat city specifically to attend a banquet hosted by the Graham family. She hadn’t expected to run into him here at Riverstone Bistro.


    The <b>young </b>women beside him was unfamiliar to Emelle. Even from a distance, her striking features were evident. She was truly a beauty.


    Seizing the opportunity to avoid a potentially contentious topic, Emelie said, “Mr. Middleton, It’s Mr. Davis,”


    “I saw,” Wirs replied. He nced at her, temporarily setting aside her eller defiance He instructed the boatman to dock


    Charles and <b>the </b>young women stepped away from the window.


    As their boat docked, the other two let the bistro,


    Charles was in a suit, and hispanion was in a long dress.


    Emelie’s sharp eyes were right


    The woman was indeed beautiful with an exotic touch to her features, she resembled a member of a minority group


    Emelie didn’t stare. She took a nce before following William.


    “I was just opening the window to enjoy the view and then I saw you, Mr. Middleton,” Charles said with a smile, “Is the boat ride fun? You’d even found it interesting enough to try


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    “The youngdy wasn’t allowed to ride on boats when she was a child. She could only watch and envy others. So, I took her out for a ride to fulfill her childhood dream.”


    Emilie was speechless and bewildered Was he talking about her?


    “Youngdy“” was only slightly less nauseating than “sweetle whening from William’s mouth.


    Both Charles and the woman tumed their gazes toward Emelle


    A strange <b>glint </b>shed across the woman’s eyes. On the other hand, Charles found lie somewhat familier. After a moment, he remembered and asked, “You’re Mr. Maldleton’s secretary, right?””


    He recalled the poker incident and looked at her from head to toe. He then smirked with interest. “Mr. Middleton, you treat your subordinates quite well you <b>even </b>fulfilled her wishes<b>.</b>”


    Emele ignored Charles words <b>and </b>focused only on herself


    In cam, William asked, “<b>And </b>you, Mr. Davis? Why didn’t you tell me that you’d be in Capebatt? <b>I </b><b>could </b>have extended my hospitality to you.”


    “This trip isn’t for business. It’s the weekend<b>, </b><b>so </b>I’ve brought my cousin, who has recently returned from Lablos, here for a bit of fun.”


    Charles Introduced the young woman, “This is my cousin, Elena Allen. She studied and worked in Lablos before being reassigned here.”


    William nced at her.


    Elena gently pressed her lips together and nodded in greeting “Mr. Middleton”


    William’s gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds, then he nodded and turned back to Charles.


    <b>Elena’s </b><b>brows </b>twitched <b>slightly</b>. She seemed both but and <b>hesitant </b>to speak.


    Emelie observed and discreetly took note of the scene.


    <b>Charles </b><b>asked</b>, “Mr. Middleton<b>, </b>have you eaten yet?”


    “The food should be on the table, but we haven’t started.<b>”</b>


    “We’ve just arrived and haven’t ordered yet. How about we join you, and you can <b>add </b><b>a </b>few more dishes?” Charles suggested shamelessly


    William didn’t refuse and instead said<b>, </b><b>“</b>Of course!


    Back in the private room, the manager promptly had the food served and personally opened a bottle of Romance–Conti for them. Charles ordered a few more dishes and then turned to William with a yful suggestion.


    “Mr Middleton, ce you’re so free, how about joining us at Lakeside Vi this weekend?”


    Wim raised an eyebrow. “Who else ising?


    “<b>Mr. </b>Swanson. We met abroad, <b>and </b>I treated him to a meal. He said he’d rear the favor once he was back home, so I decided to have him cover the vi expenses this time” Charles leaned back in his chair. He tapped a cigarette out of its pack.


    William’s smile widmed <b>as </b>the picked up his lemon tea–he had driven himself, so no alcohol for him.


    “I wouldn’t miss an opportunity to let Mr. Swanson foot the bill.”


    charlesughed heartily and clinked his ss with William’s<b>. </b>“It’s settled then!”


    Wildrank his lemon tea and set the cup down. Emelle, while pouring <b>lemon </b>tea for herself, refilled his cup as well.


    Charles watched<b>, </b>a bit curious. Thest time <b>they </b>were on the bost, the atmosphere between these two was tense.


    He wondered how he had be so obedient and docile in just a few months.


    Emelie finished pouring the lemon tea and continued eating quietly. Suddenly, Charles asked, “your surname Hoven or Sanders?”Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    Emelie looked up. Charles looked at her.


    She swallowed before answering, “Hoven.”


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    Charles nodded with a smile. “Ms. Hoven, pass me the lighter.“”


    The lighter was on the cab. Emelie hesitated for a moment. She got up to fetch it and handed it <b>to </b>him.


    Charles heldacigarette and nodded toward Emelle, indicating. “Light it for me.”


    Emelie was puzzled. She instinctively pressed the ignition button. With a snap, a me emerged.


    He leaned in directly, the cigarette butt touching the me, igniting it instantly.


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    Emelie blinked slightly in surprise as charles leaned back casually in his chair, the cigarette hanging from his lips. He smirked and said, “I finally got you to light one for me.”