Chapter 1465

“Nothing.” Charmine drank the water from the bottle, saying nothing else. Maurice recalled the look on her face when they first met, and it clicked for him. “Don’t worry.” He smiled gently. “Don’t trouble yourself over it.” It was then the director called out excitedly, “We’ll go to the Red Café for lunch. I’ve already made the reservation, and everyone's invited. None of you can go missing!” Charmine looked at Maurice and bade, “See you later.” Maurice’s lips parted as he wanted to speak more, but Charmine had already left. He gazed at her gently before retreating to his hotel room. ... Charmine went to her car and said to Eric, “I’m not going to the lunch gathering; I can’t be bothered to socialize. I’m getting some rest at the hotel.” “Okay.” Eric thus sent her to the hotel. As Charmine had been busy throughout the afternoon, she was already tired and fell asleep a few minutes after getting in bed. Eric left her room and went to the room next door for an afternoon