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Winnie deliberately emphasized it.
“It’s just because of the dress code,” she said.
“Oh, we were invited too. Michael personally asked his team under Khloe to send us a little perk-basically to come over and eat. I was going to invite you, but honestly, with your relationship with Michael, do I even need to?”
Charlotte teased Winnie, leaving her utterly embarrassed.
“But yeah, there’s definitely a dress code. We saw the notice-it said formal attire is preferred.” 1
Charlotte glanced down at herself. Everyone else was in heels and blazers, or dresses. If necessary, she could go back to change or even pick up a skirt at a nearby mall. But she was dressed way too casually-hoodie and jeans —and didn’t feel like spending any money.
“Maybe I shouldn’t go. Looks like all the good food isn’t meant for me,” Charlotte muttered.
Winnie immediately grabbed her hand. “Come on! It’s just a little dress. I’ll buy you a nice one!”
“No, no! I can’t let you spend money,” Charlotte protested.
Winnie pulled her hand firmly. “I insist. Consider it a gift in return for your help.”
“In return for my help? Winnie, I didn’t do anything…”
“Don’t worry about it. Just accept it. I also want to go to the mall and get my hair and makeup done-you’ll come along with me.”
When Winnie made up her mind, she was impulsive and decisive. Before Charlotte could refuse, she was already being dragged along. 1
Charlotte was confused, but Winnie knew the truth: if it weren’t for Charlotte encouraging her that day, she never would have dared to act on her own. Even if she and Michael were only a nominal married couple, being able to spend this time with someone she liked made her content.
In the elevator, Winnie and Charlotte ran into Ethan.
He was about to leave but paused when he saw them. The usual boredom in his eyes suddenly brightened
Since the last time he parted with Charlotte, Ethan had tried to keep the peace by apologizing to Clarice. now had little time to care about him and only left him to stew at home for three days.
His injuries were superficial, not serious, but extremely painful. It wasn’t until today that he felt well enough come to the office to handle things. But it wasn’t over-Clarice still had many grievances, and once she returne to the country, he feared a final reckoning was inevitable.
And Charlotte, the one he had tried to protect, had no conscience-after that last incident, she hadn’t sent even a single message and had even moved house to avoid him. He had learned this while checking in on her and sending things over. 1
Seeing Ethan, Charlotte was startled, but the scowl and clear disdain in her eyes didn’t hide it. She furrowed her
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brows.
“What’s the matter? Seeing me displeased you so much that you can’t even say hello?” Ethan noticed her hesitation and stopped leaving. As the elevator descended, he pressed the button to close the doors.
Reluctantly, Charlotte offered a greeting. “Hello, Ethan.”
Winnie ignored him entirely.
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