Chapter 583
“He''s such a handsome guy. What a pity he''s taken!” one of the women said.
The other woman responded, “Why worry about him being taken? You''ve snatched someone who was
already taken before, haven''t you?”
Their voices faded into the distance as they walked away. Charlize, who was being held by Spencer,
felt flustered, and her face turned as red as a cooked shrimp.
Spencer took a step back, creating some space for Charlize to move.
Thetter looked up and nced at him, wanting to break free from his embrace. However, he stood
still like a mountain before her. She nudged him twice, but he still refused to budge.
With her face already flushed, Charlize felt embarrassed. “What are you doing?”
Spencer grabbed her wrist and asked, “Are you my girlfriend now?”
When she heard what he said, Charlize''s face grew even hotter, as if it had been scorched by an iron.
“You''ve already kissed me. Are you trying to deny it?”
Even though embarrassed, she still tried to act nonchntly. Upon noticing that, Spencer decided to
tone down and cast her a gentle look. “You''re the one trying to deny it, Charlize.”
Helping her tidy up the stray strands of hair on her forehead, he said, “I''ll pick you up tomorrow and
take you to the office.”
Charlize''s sole focus at the time was to swiftly escape and find a quiet space to gather herself. She
paid little attention to Spencer''s words, and upon hearing him speak, she simply nodded in agreement,
over and over.
Spencer could sense herck of attention to his words. Feeling somewhat helpless, he let go of her
and took a few steps back.
As soon as he stepped back, Charlize darted away like a startled bunny.
She ran back to the banquet hall, and after seeing several familiar faces, she finally stopped in her
tracks.
Someone noticed that Charlize was holding a bouquet of roses and asked out of curiosity, “Ms.
Johnson, the flowers...”
Charlize''s eyes widened as she suddenly remembered the bouquet of roses she was still holding. She
instinctively nced around, contemting how to hide the conspicuous bouquet, but its size proved
too challenging to conceal no matter how she attempted to tuck it away.
She considered the option of discarding the bouquet, but the thought of wasting it troubled her.
After all, it was the first bouquet of roses she had received from Spencer.
While Charlize was still trying to figure out what to do, Spencer emerged from her back.
Charlize locked eyes with him, her face turning flushed, and quickly looked away. She didn''t even
notice the socialite who had just greeted her. Clutching the bouquet tightly, she made her way through
the crowd.
She managed to avoid the socialite, only to bump into Charles.
Charles, who had already spotted his sister from afar, noticed the bouquet in her hands. After ncing
at the bouquet of flowers, he shifted his gaze to Spencer, who was staring at her.
A sudden realization dawned on him, and Charles'' expression turned serious as he inquired, “Are
those flowers from Spencer?”
Charlize felt a hint of embarrassment. “How did you know, Charles?”
The man''s expression grew even more ominous. Charlize paused for a moment, her face filled with
concern, and stammered, “Charles, y-you don''t seem happy.”
Charles let out a cold snort. How can I be happy when someone''s snatching my sister away?
“Do you like Spencer?” he asked.
Charlize blushed right away. I can''t believe my brother asked such a direct question!
She lowered her head, looked at the flowers, and bobbed her head in acknowledgment.
With a firm and serious expression, Charles spoke after a prolonged silence. “Stay here. We will be
leaving for home in fifteen minutes.”
As his words hung in the air, he turned around and headed toward Spencer''s direction.
Spencer stood still, observing Charles as he approached, seemingly unfazed by the encounter, as if he
had expected it all along.
Noticing Charles was walking over, Spencer greeted, “Mr. Johnson.”
Charles snorted icily. “You''re very capable, Mr. Lacroix.”
Spencer looked at Charles, maintaining hisposure. “Mr. Johnson, I''m serious about Charlize.”
“You''ve only gotten known Charlize for about a year, and you''re telling me you''re serious about her?
Mr. Lacroix, do you think I''m as foolish as my sister?”
Hiding nearby and eavesdropping, Charlize could not help but twitch her lips. I''m foolish? You''re the
real fool, Charles!
Spencer paused, his lips pressed together for a moment, before he responded, “I''ve known Charlize
not for just one but for ten years.”
Charles was taken aback for a split second. “Spencer Lacroix, I know everything about you. Charlize
had no idea who you were before you came into the picture.”
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Spencer''s response was swift. “You''re right, but perhaps you''re too preupied to remember the
incident that urred during the winter ten years ago.”
Though angry, Charles retained hisposure as he spoke. “Ten years ago? Ten years ago, we—”
He paused, his memory suddenly jogging his recollection. “You were that guy, weren''t you?”
“Yes. It was me,” Spencer confirmed.
After a brief pause, he continued, “Mr. Johnson, there''s no need to worry so much. The Johnson family
is formidable, and dealing with me would be effortless for you. If I ever disappoint Charlize, you can
alwayse and hold me ountable. My life and fortune are yours tomand.”
Though the words may have sounded exaggerated, Charles found them satisfactory. “You certainly
have a way with words, Mr. Lacroix. Let''s see if your actions can live up to your promises.”
Spencer''s gaze lowered slightly as he responded, “Feel free to observe my actions and judge for
yourself if they hold true to my words, Mr. Johnson.”
Caught off guard by the man''s calm response, Charles struggled toe up with a retort. He snorted
coldly. “Remember what you said today, Spencer! If you dare to y games with Charlize, I''ll ruin your
reputation!”
After speaking, Charles nced at his sister, who was standing in a corner. “Come out here. Let''s go
home!”
Charlize, taken by surprise when Charles called her out, felt a mix of embarrassment and
awkwardness. Without daring to nce at Spencer, she quickly ran toward Charles, tightly holding onto
the bouquet of roses.
Spencer watched her and had the urge to remind her not to run too fast and be careful not to trip, but
as he looked at Charlize''s retreating figure, he decided to keep his thoughts to himself.
Meanwhile, Charles swiftly led Charlize out of the banquet hall, walking with purposeful strides.
Charlize had to quicken her pace and even run to keep up with him along the way.
She held the bouquet of roses tightly against her chest, mindful of their delicate petals. With each step,
she trod cautiously, her eyes focused on the flowers, determined to protect them from any harm. As
she continued walking, she eventually decided to slow down her pace, taking careful and deliberate
steps to ensure the bouquet''s safety.
Inside the car, anger welled up within Charles as he watched Charlize''s careful movements and the
tight grip she had on the bouquet.
Seeing hering in with the bouquet, Charles could not help but speak up. “These flowers are a
nuisance. Just throw them out.”
“I''ll sit in front then!” Charlize instantly got defensive. There''s no way I''ll throw these pretty flowers out!
I''ll at least keep them for a couple of days!
Charles'' lips twitched. “Fine! Stay right here!”
He then looked at the driver and instructed, “Start the car.”
As the car started hitting the road, Charlize lowered her head, gently patting the petals of the roses.
Charles tilted his head aside, shooting daggers at her. “Do you really like Spencer?”
Being asked twice in a row had strengthened her resolve, and Charlize answered with confidence, “Of
course. I''m not a fool. I wouldn''t have epted his flowers if I didn''t like him.”
“How long have you known him, though? How can you be so sure about what kind of person he is?”
Charles questioned her.
“I''ve known him for five years! I heard of him right when I started university, and I''ve been working
closely with him for over a year. I know what I''m doing, Charles!” she eximed with conviction.
Her determination caught Charles off guard. He had intended to respond to her remark but opted to
restrain his thoughts, swallowing them in silence.