Chapter 1088: Chapter 1088: A Strong Desire to Possess
Time was running out before the dinner party was to begin, and Charlotte Thompson instructed a few words before taking Jack Thompson and Chad Thompson to change clothes.
As she turned around, Charlotte didn’t notice that the remaining children were exchanging glances with each other.
Inside the dressing room, Charlotte was adjusting the hem of her dress when her phone, which was lying aside, buzzed with a new message.
Her eyes lit up when she saw the note attached to the message.
However, just as Charlotte picked up the phone, a call came through.
"Hello?" Charlotte answered the call.
And from the other end of the phone came a voice very familiar to Charlotte.
"Sorry, Charlotte, I’ve been busy with the procedures since returning to the country and didn’t have time to reply to your message."
The person calling Charlotte was none other than Henry Hudson.
Henry Hudson had been studying abroad recently. Charlotte learned from his social media updates that he was coming back, and so she took the initiative to congratulate him.
"It was also me who disturbed you," said Charlotte, her voice tinted with a hint of apology.
"We’ve known each other for so long, why say such things?" Henry seemed to be in a car, as Charlotte could hear honking from the handset.
"Don’t worry about the favor you asked; there’s absolutely no problem."
Charlotte’s voice naturally conveyed some joy, "Really, thank you."
"See, you’re still so polite to me. I’m also happy to help you out," said Henry, his voice calm and gentle, which was very reassuring to hear.
"Just come directly to the Central Hospital when it’s time."
Charlotte acknowledged with an "Okay," and without further pleasantries, they exchanged a few more words and then ended the call.
After arranging her dress, Charlotte pushed open the door of the dressing room, only to find Justin Battleson standing outside.
Today, Charlotte was wearing a wine-red long dress, well-tailored to her body, accentuating her graceful curves. Her slightly curled hair cascaded over her shoulders like a blooming rose, exuding an intense beauty, seductive and enchanting.
"When did you get here?"
Charlotte blinked, as she hadn’t heard his arrival just now.
The moment Justin saw Charlotte, a trace of amazement flashed in his eyes, and he reached out to pull her into his arms.
Caught off guard by Justin’s sudden move, Charlotte was startled before she could react, and her exclamation was immediately swallowed by Justin’s lips.
Justin’s palm snaked around Charlotte’s waist, so slender it seemed he could grip it with a single hand.
She wore perfume, his favorite kind, sweet as poison, and Justin’s body and mind uncontrollably yearned to be closer to Charlotte.
Although Charlotte hadn’t expected such an action from Justin, she still tilted her head back to reciprocate.
It was only when Charlotte began to gasp for breath, pressing her palm against Justin’s chest, that he belatedly let her go.
Charlotte’s cheeks flushed, and she rested against Justin’s chest, lightly punching him with her fist in feigned annoyance.
"What are you doing, you startled me."
"Suddenly, I don’t feel like taking you to the dinner party," Justin said, encircling Charlotte with his arms and resting his chin on her shoulder.
"Why?" Charlotte looked at Justin, puzzled.
"I don’t want others to see how beautiful you are," Justin’s voice was muffled.
He adored Charlotte’s stunning appearance, but the thought of others gazing upon her beauty naturally displeased him.
After all, some people can’t control their own eyes.
When it came to Charlotte, Justin’s possessiveness was always strong.