Chapter 383: Chapter 383: It’s Really a Calamitous Affinity
A hint of displeasure flashed across Justin Battleson’s face as he watched Charlotte Thompson pick up the wine glass in front of her and take a deliberate sip.
The red wine accentuated the seductive appeal of her red lips.
Justin couldn’t help but chuckle; he instinctively leaned in closer to Charlotte, lowering his voice.
"Charlotte, we truly are fated."
Charlotte seemed resistant to Justin’s sudden intimacy. On hearing his words, she couldn’t help but chuckle.
"That’s some dreadful fate."
Stung by her retort, Justin’s face darkened. He picked up his own glass of red wine and drained it in one gulp.
"Miss Thompson." Adam Ross slightly leaned in, his slender fingers lifting the stemmed glass, gesturing towards Charlotte across the table.
Adam deliberately ignored the icy stare of Justin, his face carrying a faint smile, looking quite warm and friendly.
Charlotte didn’t refuse, she curved her lips slightly and nodded at him.
"Now that everyone is here, let me briefly explain the purpose of this banquet."
Oliver Hudson glanced at Annie Anne, who was sitting quietly in front of him. Giving her a smile, his voice was clear and crisp as he began to speak.
"Annie and I have come a long way, and we have gone through a lot. Since we need to keep moving forward, I plan to reconcile with Annie, and we will arrange an engagement in due course."
Annie blushed as she pinched Oliver’s hand. Oliver looked at her and chuckled softly.
Harper Gibson swallowed some wine, wanting to say something, but Charlotte had already spoken in a crisp, cool voice.
"Deciding to get engaged hastily, Mr. Hudson really seems to have Annie’s best interests at heart."
This comment was as startling as a bolt from the blue, adding a hint of tension in the private room.
Justin paused, his hand holding the wine glass, and looked at Charlotte in surprise.
She, however, continued to swirl the wine in her glass without a change of expression, her eyes full of defiance.
Oliver Hudson looked at Charlotte with slight annoyance.
This woman he had heard about from Annie - Charlotte Thompson of the Thompson Family in Ashton, a woman with a strong personality.
Just because Annie liked Charlotte’s personality didn’t mean he would not be disturbed by Charlotte’s self-assumed wisdom.
Oliver’s expression fluctuated, but nevertheless, he looked at Charlotte with a calm demeanor, his voice nonchalant.
"I have discussed this with Annie earlier. Since we have reconciled, I have also decided to take care of her for the rest of my life."
The sentiments expressed by Oliver were quite touching, but Charlotte found it laughable.
She stared at Oliver, as if wanting to tear off his genteel facade to expose his degenerate heart.
"Annie used to be in the entertainment industry. Mr. Hudson, have you thought about how to deal with online violence if Annie’s fans found out that she was engaged after you suddenly announced your reconciliation?"
Charlotte spoke gently, a smirk on her lips. On hearing her words, Annie’s heart skipped a beat.
Charlotte always thought things through for her, and she was very meticulous.
Annie had not yet informed her agent about reconciling with Oliver.
But if this news burst out, it would probably cause a lot of trouble.
Oliver Hudson’s eyes narrowed, his thin lips emanating a hint of coldness.
He gently patted Annie’s cool palm, as if comforting her and setting her mind at ease. Then, in a grave tone, he spoke again.
"Naturally, I have considered this matter. Annie is not just an actress but also my woman, Oliver Hudson’s woman. No matter what happens, I will take responsibility for her. I will never let her sustain even the slightest hurt."