The Contract Said No Strings Attached (Charlotte) novel Chapter 217

Michael’s bodyguards arrived in no time, swiftly bringing the chaos under control and clearing out the frenzied fans.

Only then did Michael and Rebecca finally breathe a sigh of relief.

“Phew, peace and quiet at last,” Rebecca said.

Michael slung his arm around Rebecca’s shoulder. “Becky, sorry for the scare tonight. Come on, to celebrate the end of the concert, dinner’s on me!”

Rebecca laughed. “Dinner out? Michael, you’re a celebrity now. The moment we walk into a restaurant, it’ll be all over the tabloids. Let’s just head home and eat instead.”

Michael nodded. “You’re right. Besides, it’s been ages since we’ve seen Mom and Dad. Let’s take the chance to have a proper family dinner.”

With arms around each other’s shoulders, they started for the exit—only to realize someone was still standing outside.

“Huh? I thought security cleared everyone out. Why is there still a fan waiting?” Michael frowned.

Rebecca followed his gaze and froze in shock.

That wasn’t a fan. That was Dylan.

Michael gently tapped Rebecca’s cheek. “Becky, what’s up? Why’d you stop?”

Rebecca lowered her voice. “Michael, that’s not a fan. That’s… that’s…”

“Who?” Michael’s confusion deepened.

Rebecca stammered, “It’s… it’s…”

Just then, Dylan strode toward them, eyes locked on Rebecca.

The moment Dylan saw Michael and Rebecca, arms around each other, he paused, his expression darkening with suspicion.

When did this woman get involved with Michael?

She really was something—first Jonas Frost, then Fitch, and now Michael. It seemed like there was never a shortage of men around her.

Rebecca nodded.

“If he’s your husband, why not go say hi? Come on, let’s go say hello together!” Michael started forward, but Rebecca grabbed his arm.

“Let’s not. We should just go home,” she said quietly.

Michael sensed something was off. “Becky, what’s going on? Tell me the truth.”

Rebecca let out a weary sigh. “Let’s just go. We’ll talk in the car.”

Meanwhile, across the hall, Emily was still scheming about how to get close to Michael.

After the show, she tugged at Crystal’s sleeve. “Crystal, do me a favor, will you? Introduce me to Michael?”

Crystal frowned. “Michael’s insanely busy. He doesn’t have time for this, you know.”