Chapter 1097: Chapter 1097: Keeping a Pretty Boy Like You
Charlotte Thompson’s waist had always been a sensitive spot, and when Justin Battleson pressed it like that, it tickled her so much that she shivered.
But the very next second, she looked up in surprise at Justin Battleson in front of her.
She hadn’t misheard, had she?
"Hmm?" Justin Battleson saw Charlotte looking at him somewhat blankly, and his brow raised slightly.
Charlotte, however, seemed to have discovered something amusing, as a radiant smile spread across her lips.
"No way, Justin, are you actually getting jealous over someone like that?"
As she spoke, Charlotte leaned forward slightly, resting her chin on Justin Battleson’s chest.
"And did you just say you think you’re handsome?"
Charlotte had never imagined that she’d hear such words from Justin Battleson’s mouth one day.
"Is there a problem?" Justin Battleson stared at Charlotte’s opening and closing luscious lips, barely restraining the urge to kiss her.
It wasn’t the people around him that he cared about.
It was just that he didn’t want others to see Charlotte’s enchanting demeanor.
"No problem," Charlotte replied with a beaming smile, and then she freed one arm and hooked Justin Battleson’s chin with her fingertip.
"If I were a wealthy woman, I’d definitely keep a pretty boy like you for myself."
It was blatant flirting.
After Charlotte and Justin Battleson had opened up to each other, they were naturally completely honest with each other.
Charlotte also discovered that teasing Justin Battleson was a very interesting thing to do.
Even so, each time, it was she who provoked him, then she’d run off without a trace.
"You can do it now as well."
A charming curve lifted the corner of Justin Battleson’s lips.
Meanwhile, as Charlotte and Justin Battleson were lost in their affectionate exchange, Jack Thompson and Chad Thompson stood by the dessert table, depending on each other, each holding a half-eaten slice of cake.
Jack turned his head to glance at his younger brother, then burped.
"How come I feel full already?"
"Me too," Chad agreed, nodding vigorously.
"Master Jack, Master Chad,"
Just then, a respectful voice came from behind the two boys.
And it wasn’t only Jack and Chad who heard it; Justin Battleson and Charlotte also looked up.
This was the middle-aged man who followed Mr. Ross.
Though he wore a smile on his face, it carried a distinct air of detachment.
"Mr. Battleson, Miss Thompson, our master requests your presence." The middle-aged man stepped aside slightly, allowing Charlotte to see Mr. Ross not far away.
Although he was chatting and drinking tea with a group, his gaze seemed to fleetingly drift over to where Charlotte was.
Charlotte got the hint, nodded to the middle-aged man, and then took Jack and Chad by the hands, leading them towards Mr. Ross.
As they approached, Mr. Ross cleared his throat and pulled his gaze back.
He glanced at Justin Battleson and Charlotte, then spoke in a low voice, "Why have you all come over here?"
"Mr. Ross, I brought the two kids to greet you."
Charlotte spoke respectfully to Mr. Ross, then signalled Jack and Chad to come forward.
The two little guys stood side by side and sweetly called out to him.
"Grandpa Ross."
Their soft voices made Mr. Ross’s heart bloom with joy, but to keep up appearances, he still wore a stern expression.
"Jack and Chad, I wish Grandpa Ross wealth as vast as the Eastern Sea, and life as long as Hillwood."
Jack and Chad then bowed deeply to Mr. Ross as they had designed beforehand.
Mr. Ross placed his fist to his lips, feigning a cough, but in reality, he was suppressing the smile creeping onto his face.
"Hm, the two little kids are good," Mr. Ross nodded in approval.