Chapter 1045 - Provoking Beatriz (1) (2/2)

Emma smiled awkwardly while looking at their hands. Why is he not letting go of her hand? ”Thank you for your offer, but I have all the information I need. If I have more questions, I will reach out to Dr. Hill.”

”We can exchange phone numbers, and feel free to call me anytime. I will gladly answer any questions you might have.”, Dr. Arthur persisted.

Emma exhaled in frustration which was bubbling inside her. Why is he still not letting go of her hand? ”That…”

”That won't be necessary.”, an icy voice came from behind Emma, interrupting whatever she wanted to say.

Emma turned toward the familiar voice and her heart skipped a beat when she saw Charlie.

With four intimidating bodyguards by Charlie's side, she understood why Dr. Arthur paled.

Charlie's gaze was locked on Dr. Arthur since he noticed Emma and JoAnna walk into the lobby.

Charlie had a meeting with Jeff earlier that morning and was talking with Steve and his assistant on arranging the next one when he observed his wife-to-be who was followed by an unknown lecher who is old enough to be her father and not ashamed to devour her with his eyes.

When Charlie saw that the lecher is holding onto Emma's hand, Charlie could not hold back any longer. He left his assistant and Steve behind and headed to rescue his future wife.

Emma wanted to greet Charlie, but she saw that his mood is off. Is he thinking that she is flirting with this man? She sighed internally.

”Is there a reason why you are holding onto my wife's hand?”, Charlie asked Dr. Arthur threateningly.

Emma swallowed hard when she heard that Charlie addressed her as his wife. From fiancée to a wife in a matter of days and she didn't say 'yes' to any of those! But this is not the time for this argument. She knows that much.

Dr. Arthur let go of Emma's hand like he burned himself. ”I am sorry. I was not aware that Miss Ronin is taken.”

Charlie moved close to Emma and put his hand around her waist.

”You are now.”, Charlie said through his teeth to Dr. Arthur and then looked at Emma.

He took a deep breath while trying to adjust his mood. ”Lunch?”

Emma glanced at JoAnna. The two of them were supposed to have a lunch together.

JoAnna gave a signal that it's OK. She can always go up and surprise Jeff. He loves JoAnna's lunch-surprises.

JoAnna wanted to explain the situation to Charlie so that he does not have any wrong ideas but based on his behavior she concluded that Charlie saw how Dr. Arthur pursued Emma and that she was not interested. Anything she had to say would be redundant, so she let them leave without delaying them.

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