Chapter 470
After spending a quiet moment together in the room, Megan’s call came through.
Sean glanced at Charlotte’s phone and said coldly, “Ignore it.”
Charlotte reminded him, “We’re here for her birthday party.”
Then she answered the call.
Megan’s voice sounded completely cheerful, with no hint of displeasure. “Lottie, don’t stay cooped up in the room! Come out and have some fun. I invited Lena and Mia too. I just saw them board the cruise.”
“Got it. We’re on our way.”
After hanging up, Charlotte looked at Sean. “Let’s head out. Lena and Mia are liere too.”
Sean’s mood was clearly dampened. His eyes were cool,
his expression blank as he gave a flat “Okay.”
The main hall on the first floor was spacious and grand, with a massive crystal chandelier glearning overhead, casting brilliant light.
Under the lights, guests were gathered, chatting and laughing over drinks. Everyone had arrived, and the cruise was slowly leaving the harbor.
Sean’s phone buzzed as they walked. He checked the screen and turned to Charlotte. “Lottie, I need to take this call. Go ahead and find them. I’ll catch up in a bit.”
Charlotte nodded. “Alright.”
Sean walked off to find a quieter spot as he answered the phone.
Charlotte made her way toward the hall.
Scanning the crowd, she didn’t spot Megan. As the host, she was probably off greeting guests. Mia and Lena were nowhere to be seen either.
Charlotte pulled out her phone, about to call Lena, when someone suddenly shoved her hard from behind.
Caught off guard and wearing heels, she lost her balance and nearly fell forward.
Just then, a pair of steady hands reached out and caught her.
“Thanks,” she said, a little breathless.
“Don’t mention it,” came a warm, gentle voice.
It sounded familiar.
Charlotte froze for a moment, then turned her head.
It was Scott.
“What’s he doing here?” Charlotte wondered.
Seeing the confusion in her eyes, Scott smiled and explained, “Miss Stone invited me.”
Charlotte gave a small nod.
It made sense. Megan had mentioned she had invited a lot of people—some friends, some friends of friends.
Megan had hired their law firm for a case before. Scott was one of the partners. It wouldn’t be strange if the two had gotten to know each other.
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Whether Scott came as Megan’s friend or hers, it wasn’t unreason ble.
Charlotte nodded again and used his arin for balance as slie straightened i
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“Thanks again.”
Scott let go and stepped back slightly, keeping a polite distance. He smiled with practiced elegance. “You don’t have to thank me for something like that.”
Just then, a mocking voice cut through the air behind them.
“Well, if it isn’t my knockoff queen. I gotta say, I’m impressed. Didn’t think someone like you could actually make it onto this cruise. Guess I really underestimated you.”
Charlotte turned around and saw that sharp, bitter face she knew all too well.
Carmen stood there with her arms crossed, giving Scott a quick glance before turning her scornful gaze back to Charlotte.
“I was wondering how a broke girl like you got on this cruise. Turns out you landed yourself a man. Figures.”
Charlotte’s expression darkened. Her voice was cold. “Looks like that time in detention wasn’t enough to teach you a lesson.” Just the mention of it brought a surge of irritation. She was still angry about what happened last time at the mall. Carmen had been humiliated and never let it go. If Thomas hadn’t used his connections to pull them out, they would still be stuck in holding Carmen glared at her, eyes flashing with rage. “You’ve got some nerve bringing that up. I’ve been waiting to settle that score and now you’ve walked right into it.”
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