chapter 38
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
His reaction made Charlotte feel worse. She really wanted to know why he married Luna soon after they broke up.Based on her understanding of Hector, she was sure he wasnât someone impulsive.
There had to be a reason behind his actions.
Or perhaps, Lunaâs trap was a long time coming.
However, it was too late to change anything. Luna was now Mrs. Sterling and they even had a child.
Hence, she didnât see the point in asking any further.Holding that thought, Charlotte changed the topic, âYou donât have to get your wife to apologize as I donât want a conflict. Also, if itâs possible, you should transfer your son to a different kindergarten. If we donât see each other, there wonât be any interaction.
âI will arrange it.â Hector nodded. âWhat other requests do you have?â
âHow would I dare demand anything of you?â Charlotte sniggered. âAfter all, Iâm just an ordinary citizen while you are the mighty Mr. Sterlingâ¦â
âLottieâ¦â
âDonât call me that.â Charlotte interrupted him and coldly asserted, âIt sounds too intimate. We are no longer related in any way so we should keep our distance going forward.ââDo you still hate me?â Hector looked at her with a frown. âI know it was my familyâs fault but I was trying to salvage it then. Why didnât you give me more time and chose to do something so impulsive?â
When she heard the past being brought up, emotions filled her heart while tears welled in her eyes. It was obvious how devastating her actions were for him.
âIt⦠it was my fault,â Charlotte replied remorsefully. âIâve made a mistake so letâs not talk about it anymore. Whatâs done is done.â
With that, she turned to leaveâ¦
âLottie,â Hector grabbed her hand and stuffed a cheque in it. âYou should start a small business and not work as an employee anymore.â
âHmph!â Holding the check in her hand, Charlotte scoffed. âThirty million. Itâs a lot of money indeed. It seems our memories are worth a lot to you.â
âLottieâ¦â
âAlthough money is useful, I donât like to receive it in such a shameless manner.â Charlotte stuffed the check back into his pocket. âBoth of us made a mistake then. Thereâs no need to blame each other.
Even if we bump into each other next time, we should just pretend that we donât know each other.â
âAre you angry with what happened at Divine Corporation?â Hector furrowed his eyebrows. âThe situation then wasâ¦â
âNo, Iâm not blaming you and donât have the right to do so.â Charlotte smile wryly. âI understand that our statuses are different and you need to mind your reputation.â
âIn that case, you should accept my help.â
âI donât want it!â
âCan you not be so stubborn?â Hector chided her. âYou used to be so dignified. How can you take such a menial job? That aside, how much can you make from it? Is it even enough to raise three children?â
âAt least the money I make comes from my own labor,â Charlotte retorted angrily. âEven if Iâm broke, I rather work as a hostess in a nightclub than take your money!â
âYouâ¦â
âYour concern isnât appreciated here. You should save it for your wife instead.â
Charlotte swept his hand away and stormed off.
Watching her back as she walked away, Hectorâs eyes were filled with sadness.
When she reached the exit, she suddenly thought of something and turned around. âBy the way, if itâs possible, please keep it to yourself that I have children. I donât want outsiders to know about their existence.â
âSure, I know what to do.â Hector understood what she was thinking. âI will remind Luna not to shoot her mouth off.â
âIt seems you understand her well,â Charlotte scoffed before leaving.
Hector watched her leave with a gloomy expression.
Meanwhile, his subordinate Owen came in and lamented, âI didnât expect Ms. Windt to now have three children after not seeing her for a few years. Life is really unpredictableâ¦â
Hector shot him a fearsome glare.
Owen frantically lowered his head and didnât dare say anything further.
âGo and find out who the father is.â
Hector felt that the three children had good genes. Therefore, their father cannot be an ordinary country bumpkin.