Chapter 1202
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
In the blink of an eye, it was evening. The stage had been set up outside, complete with the lighting and audio system.
The kids could barely suppress their curiosity, repeatedly asking when the magic show would begin.
Sherlyn had ordered them to build a gorgeous viewing platform underneath the stage. Tables were even moved out to the garden so that they could enjoy dinner while watching the performance.
The children were exultant about her arrangement. Even Robbie and Ellie were jumping up and down excitedly.
They were only kids, after all.
Since moving into the manor, they never got a chance to go out. Though the farm and vineyard captured their attention at first, they soon got bored.
Now that a magician troupe was here to perform, they were all pumped up.
Even Dr. Felch, who preferred to be alone, came to the show when Sherlyn extended an invitation.
As Dr. Felch and the children were looking forward to the show, Charlotte did not want to spoil the fun. Hence, she followed the crowd obediently to the garden for the meal.
Sherlyn, the main organizer, arranged Dr. Felch, the kids, and herself on the same table while placing Charlotte and Louis together on another table.
She even decorated their table with red roses, which created a romantic vibe.
Louis thanked his mother for her effort. Even Charlotte expressed her gratitude too.
As the music played, the show began.
Colorful lights lit the stage, illuminating a beautiful woman playing the piano. A couple was dancing beside her, the spotlight shining on them like the moonlight. It was a pleasing sight.
âThis is their opening show,â Sherlyn explained to the children. âIf the whole show is about magic tricks, that wonât be fun. Thatâs why they tend to add in some other performances.â
âThatâs fantastic!â the kids praised, engrossed in the show.
Dr. Felch could not understand their conversation. While eating his meal, he talked to Sam and Hayley. âThe weather is freezing. Donât the dancers feel cold in their thin outfits?â
Hayley could not help but snort out loud.
âWell, Dr. Felch, they will soon warm up after dancing,â Sam replied in embarrassment. âLuckily, they donât understand Chanaean. Otherwise, they might laugh at us.â
âSpeaking about thatââDr. Felch turned to the tripletsââI canât believe the triplets can speak fluent Ferropenian at such a young age! Thatâs impressive!â
âWell, bigwigs always give birth to geniuses,â Hayley said, grinning. âThey are fluent in both Ferropenian and Chanaean.â
âI can understand their Chanaean. They sound adorable when they converse in it.â Dr. Felch chuckled.
Hayley cracked up.
A smile crept up Charlotteâs lips when she saw how delighted Dr. Felch was.
âCheers, Charlotte!â Louis raised his glass.
Charlotte clinked glasses with him and sipped on her wine. Internally, she reminded herself not to drink too much on a day like this.
âThe foie gras is quite nice. Try it,â he told her gently.
âSure.â Charlotte focused her attention back on him. âLouis, Zachary will be here tomorrow. Heâs here to pick Ellie up, and Jamie will be coming along too. I wish to spend some time with Jamie, so is it possible to invite them to stay in the manor for a few days?â she asked carefully.
âOf course,â Louis agreed readily. âZacharyâs a good friend of mine. I shall extend an invitation to him.â
âOh, I nearly forgot that you two are good friends.â She smiled faintly. âBut Zacharyâs quite proud, so I donât know if heâll agree to stay. If he doesnât, Iâll ask Jamie to stay.â
âSure, that works. Anything you want.â He nodded and said, âCharlotte, Iâll support your decision no matter what it is.â His tone was indulgent.
âThank you!â Charlotte gave him a toast.
Thrilled, Louis finished the contents of his glass in one gulp.
Seeing how they chatted happily, Sherlyn relaxed. It seems like my efforts wonât be in vain.
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