Chapter 287 - 284: Competition I (2/2)

Charlton in truth has sos, all he has to prepare for are theafter he leaves the capital However, he knows that Serena does not like Emily, especially with the write ups from Esquire, which re co with Charlton, but she knew that it's part of his work However, she has this competitive spirit that wishes to crush E the same ti crushes hers in a resounding defeat She s about it

Charlton was about to reject, but Serena spoke before hi, Charlton has some time"

Charlton and Edward looked at her in surprise

Serena s her growth or souys read the newspaper?"

Edward felt guilty about it, but he was a capitalist Slowly, so up, and he doesn't want them to poach his artists "Yes, I did, but don't think toonormal in the industry You have been left uncontended at the top for 7to write about Don't worry, it will come to pass"

Charlton meanwhile did not care for what Edas to say, he wanted to ask Serena again However, Serena just shook her head at hiht? I saw her when I arrived So, you can just go tell her the good news, Edward"

Edward did not want Serena to change her mind as he knows that Charlton would just follohat she says, so he excused hio ahead I'll send her down in a but as she brought her sheet music with her Maybe she can show it to you?"

Charlton shook his head He doesn't want to ruin his alone time with Serena for that "Not today, let her come back tomorrow"

Edward looked at the two and nodded his head before exiting the rooree with that? You should know that I could always say no to it, and…" Charlton began after Edward left

Serena shook her head, "Charlton, that's part of your job Also, if Edward is asking then there should be a good reason for that Iand inevitably, new coood, and he doesn't want her to get poached Besides, don't you have faith in hed as he moved to sit beside her and wrap his arms around her

"You always just have to know better But honestly, IYou do know that I'ht?" Charlton said as he kissed her forehead

Serena giggled, "Hey, don't be like that Besides, she needs it Didn't you read how her life was?"

"I could care less She can go fend for herself Who I care about is you I know you're bothered and you don't have to pretend in front of me"

Serena smiled, she could not help but feel lucky that Charlton was hers She held both his cheeks, and kissed him "I love you"

Charlton sether, "I love you too"

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TBC