Chapter 189: Chapter 189: She Was Deeply Affected
"Perhaps returning to one’s roots is always necessary. Maybe you could have better opportunities in Druarus?"
Charlotte Thompson gave a smile and replied him calmly, but in reality, her heart was in turmoil.
No one knew she came back to uncover the truth of what happened years ago, a matter that had haunted her relentlessly for five years.
Many nights, she jolted awake from sleep, panting heavily and tears streaming down her face.
The memory of that night she was violated was etched in her mind, causing a pang in her heart each time it surfaced.
At first, the sight of her son would send her into a quiet despair.
But eventually, with the children by her side every single day, she slowly extricated herself from the psychological trauma.
She was grateful to have such obedient and adorable children to keep her company.
The persistent honking from the car behind her pulled her out of her reverie, leaving her staring blankly at the road ahead for a while.
The traffic light had already turned green without her noticing.
Justin Battleson had been observing Charlotte’s facial expression and didn’t notice it either.
The phrase "returning to one’s roots" made Justin frown, suggesting she was originally from Druarus.
However, the information he found stated that she was from Ashton and had never been to Druarus.
The car behind him honked impatiently, urging him to move.
Shifting his gaze back to the road, Justin pressed on the gas pedal and drove across the street, while Charlotte was still lost in thought.
After a short drive of about ten minutes, they finally stopped in front of a lavishly decorated facade.
"You get off the car first and wait for me. I’ll go park the car." Justin leaned in to unbuckle her seatbelt.
His sudden encroachment in the cramped space threw Charlotte into a panic.
The second her seatbelt was released, she anxiously exited the vehicle.
As if she was one step away from being devoured by Justin.
Unaware of her unusual behaviour, Justin continued to the parking lot.
Left alone at the entrance, Charlotte was regretting her actions, worried that she might have aroused his suspicion.
Didn’t she remind herself to stay focused? How could she make such a mistake?
It’s all because of the deep impact of that incident.
Charlotte slapped her own cheek, using this method to wake herself up, so as not to repeat the same mistake.
By the time Justin returned, Charlotte had regained her composure. She was holding her handbag and patiently waiting.
"I kept you waiting. Let’s head in," he said, opening the door for her like a gentleman.
The waiter immediately came over to greet him. Justin was a regular here and had been identified as a priority customer.
"Mr. Battleson, you’re here. Would you like your usual private room?" The waiter inquired as he took their coats.
With his nod of approval, the waiter led the way.
It was only then that Charlotte noticed the quiet and serene environment. The design was impeccable and you could tell a lot of effort had been put into it.
Being a designer herself, Charlotte had a habit of observing designs wherever she went, and she was no exception.
Although architectural design was different from jewelry and fashion design, they ultimately belonged to the same family. It was always a good idea to have a closer look.
At the same time, Charlotte realized that this was the highly-raved gourmet restaurant on the internet.
It was always crowded every day, with people queuing from morning till night for a reservation. If you come late, they would have run out of seats.
Plus, they didn’t take online reservations. Many people queued just to have a meal.
Yet, Justin had entered so easily with his own private room.
Of course, he was Justin Battleson. With his wealth and power, who in Qiver City, Druarus didn’t know him?
In his presence, all rules would give way.