The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 504

Asher gave a small laugh. “Judging by that reaction, I’m guessing you haven’t won her over.”

Scott’s face stayed unreadable as he laid down his card. “When are you and Alicla planning to patch things up?”

The smile froze instantly on Asher’s face.

“Of all the things to bring up, you had to pick that one,” he inuttered, his tone suddenly flat.

Scott’s smile was flawless. “I learned from the best.

”

Alicia had once been an intern under Asher and was also lis

-girlfriend.

d dated for a little over six months.

After earning her law license, Alicia joined another firm. Both of them were always busy, rarely finding time for dates. The less time they spent together, the more the relationship faded.

It was Alicia who had ended things, while Asher was the

who couldn

He had been trying to win her back ever since, but it had all been in vain

Scott’s question was enough to shut him up.

Jenny and Sophie were karaoke fanatics, and both of them could actually sing. From the moment they sat down, they hadn’t

stopped.

Charlotte stayed for a while, then got up to use the restroom inside the suite.

The suite had separate men’s and women’s restrooms, but the women’s

Was

occupied.

She had no choice but to step out into the hallway to use the ladies room outside.

After finishing, Charlotte rounded a corner–only to be yanked aside without warning.

A wave of alcohol hit her.

She frowned in disgust and looked up to see Zac, his face flushed, eyes glassy and unfocused.

Charlotte pulled her hand free and glared coldly at him. “Move.”

“Charlotte, have you been doing okay lately?” His gaze on her was almost obsessive.

“I’ve been doing just fine without you bothering me,” she said, her voice sharp.

At that, his lips curved into a bitter smile. “Yeah… you’re doing great without me.”

He was standing in her way, blocking the hall. Charlotte’s face hardened, and she shoved him aside, ready to leave.

But Zac suddenly grabbed her wrist. “Lottie, don’t go. Can’t you just talk to me for a minute? I’ve missed you so much these past

weeks.”

Charlotte lowered her gaze to where his hand gripped her. “Let go.

“No.”

Not only did Zac refuse, but his grip tightened. He even leaned in, trying to kiss her.

Charlotte turned her head away and, without hesitation, slapped him hard across the face.

The sharp crack echoed, leaving a red mark blooming on his cheek

“Zac Gibson, don’t disgust me.”

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The slap seemed to sober him slightly, but he still wouldn’t let go of her wrist.

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