Chapter 1381: Chapter 1381: Encounter Again
Charlotte Thompson thought that she didn’t have anything particularly important to take care of that afternoon, so she agreed to Annie Anne’s request.
Glancing at the time on her watch, Charlotte said, "There’s a restaurant nearby that I think is pretty good—you’ll probably like it. I’ll send you the location, and we’ll meet there then."
After saying that, Charlotte started looking for the restaurant’s location on her phone and sent it over to Annie Anne.
"Alright, see you in a bit! I have so much to tell you," Annie said cheerfully.
It seemed like Annie was still on set, as there were some chaotic background noises, but her tone carried a newfound lightness.
After all, the happiest moment for working people is always when the workday ends.
After hanging up, Charlotte stood and headed toward the restaurant.
Because her office wasn’t far from the restaurant and it was already past lunch hour, Charlotte lazily thought she’d take a chance and didn’t bother making a reservation.
However, to her surprise, the restaurant was exceptionally busy today, and when Charlotte arrived, there wasn’t a single free table available.
"How long would I have to wait?" Charlotte asked the receptionist at the front desk.
"About half an hour to an hour," the receptionist thought for a moment before carefully giving Charlotte an estimate.
"That long..." Charlotte’s brows furrowed slightly as she mentally chided herself for not making a reservation in advance.
Since Annie hadn’t arrived yet, Charlotte decided to contact her and suggest switching to another restaurant.
But just as Charlotte turned around, to her surprise, she spotted a familiar face.
"Mr. Prickly?"
As the man behind her removed his sunglasses and looked up, his eyes met Charlotte’s directly. Even though only part of his face was visible, Charlotte instantly recognized who he was.
After all, Campbell Prickly’s striking features were hard to ignore. Although Charlotte had only met him once before, he wasn’t someone you could easily forget.
When Campbell saw Charlotte, there was a fleeting glimmer in his eyes. Then, glancing around, he raised a finger to his lips, signaling for her to keep quiet.
It was then that Charlotte realized the man before her was a famous celebrity. If her earlier exclamation had inadvertently attracted attention, it would only cause trouble for him.
Feeling a bit apologetic, Charlotte flashed Campbell a sheepish smile.
Fortunately, the front desk was separated from the dining area, so her voice hadn’t drawn any unwanted attention.
Campbell looked at Charlotte with a calm smile on his face.
"I didn’t expect to run into Miss Thompson here. Are you here for a meal as well?"
Charlotte nodded. "Yes, but unfortunately, I didn’t make a reservation, so there aren’t any tables available. I might have to wait quite a while, so I’m thinking about going somewhere else instead."
As she spoke, there was a faint hint of regret on Charlotte’s face. She had initially wanted to recommend the restaurant’s signature dishes to Annie, knowing they’d suit her taste perfectly.
"I see, that’s indeed a bit unfortunate," Campbell said with a soft sigh. Then, he added, "Actually, I did make a reservation. I would’ve invited Miss Thompson to join me, but I’m meeting a few other friends as well, and I figured it might make you feel uncomfortable."