Chapter 123

As Charles stood by the open bar, allowing him to drink some Hennessy whiskey because he had skipped champagne earlier, he suddenly found him face to face with Rosabella drinking her own drink.

He couldn’t help but sweep her down, unlike the elegant robed maids, she wore a tight black strapless dress that hugged her in place.

When his eyes finally locked with hers, he could see her inviting gaze on him.

Charles had become adept at reading her wordless wishes and desires and in that moment, he understood exactly what she wanted from him.

However, he only finds he feels locked in place unable to do anything.

So, swallowing, he forced himself to avert his face and finally managed to take his eyes off her.

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Anger flows through Rosabella’s system as she views Charles’s response as indifference, making her feel unwanted.

The past two weeks have drained her patience with him, but since he’s acting like this now, she doesn’t bother putting