Chapter 1455: Chapter 1455: Still Feeling Uneasy
"Justin, perhaps your assistant mistook Miss Riley for me."
Charlotte Thompson’s voice was soft, seemingly offering a plausible explanation to everyone present.
But who here isn’t sharp enough to have already guessed some of the truth from Justin Battleson’s inquiry?
If someone mistakes you for another, who would step up to clarify?
"Is that so, Miss Riley?"
Charlotte’s gaze, with a hint of amusement, landed on Riley’s face, making her feel extremely awkward.
"Ah... yes, I accidentally walked in myself."
Riley’s expression was quite unpleasant as she forced a smile, her fingers on the hem of her dress tightening, wrinkling the exquisite, smooth fabric.
"I didn’t expect to see Miss Thompson here today. Looks like the auction is about to start, so I’ll head to the venue first."
Although Riley knew leaving now might make her a laughingstock, she really didn’t want to stay a second longer.
"Goodbye, Miss Riley."
Charlotte politely bid farewell to Riley, but all Riley left her with was a hasty departing figure.
Charlotte took this moment to release Justin’s arm.
Although Charlotte didn’t show it on her face, she felt a bit uneasy inside.
Going out for drinks, only to meet another woman — a woman who looks quite like her.
Charlotte then turned to Annie Anne, stepping forward to stand beside her.
"The auction is about to start, let’s go."
Annie was still gleefully watching Riley leave when she heard Charlotte’s words and was about to agree.
Another voice suddenly interjected ahead of Annie:
"Miss Anne, finally found you."
Campbell Prickly walked over at this moment, a gentle smile on his face.
"Looking for me?" Annie blinked, puzzled.
"The auction requires partners for entry, so I came to find you."
With that, Campbell didn’t wait for Annie to respond, letting her take his arm as he led her away.
Annie was initially startled by Campbell’s action, but quickly caught up with his pace, waving back at Charlotte to signal her departure with Campbell.
However, after just a few steps, Campbell released Annie, giving her a slightly apologetic smile.
"Sorry for pulling you away so abruptly."
Annie indeed had been startled by Campbell’s move, but didn’t mind, shaking her head to indicate it was fine.
Unexpectedly, Campbell brought his fist to his lips and chuckled.
"I didn’t expect Miss Anne to have such a... cute side."
"What?"
As she was tidying her hair, Annie looked up, a bit confused upon hearing this.
"Earlier, when Miss Thompson invited you to the auction venue, were you about to agree?"
Campbell’s eyes slightly curved with the smile on his face, forming a pleasing arc.
"Is there any problem with that?" Annie blinked her eyes.
But Campbell didn’t answer Charlotte’s query, instead nodding towards something behind her.
Annie turned her head, not understanding.