His Coy Lover

Manager: …

Zelda elegantly turned around and walked away. Her steps were composed, and she didn’t panic or feel embarrassed because of The Beauty’s disdainful attitude. She had no intention of humiliating herself.

Zelda’s performance made the manager look at her with a bit more respect. However, as soon as the manager saw Charles’s expression, remembering his temper, the manager could only grit his teeth and say to Charles, “Charles, I’ll go up and escort Zelda out immediately.”

Charles’s gaze was profound. He pursed his lips without uttering a word, leaving everyone wondering what he was thinking.

As the manager prepared to go upstairs, Charles suddenly said, “What she just said makes sense. You’re in the business , and customers are gods. Regardless of her identity, you should treat her with courtesy. The quality of your staff at The Beauty indeed needs improvement.”

Charles then pushed his wheelchair towards the elevator.

Having known the owner for a long time, Charles and the owner had a good relationship. After Charles’s accident, the owner promptly installed an elevator in the shop, mainly for Charles’s convenience.

Charles’s words made the employees uneasy, and they exchanged glances, unsure how to respond.

The staff member who had greeted Zelda earlier looked at the manager, then at their colleagues, feeling that one should be consistent in their actions. Without saying a word, she left the group and followed Zelda to the second floor.

A few minutes later, Charles knocked on the door of the general manager’s office.

“Charles, what brings you here today? Did the wind blow you over?” The owner, dressed in a feminine suit with short hair, looked smart and capable.

She might not be exceptionally beautiful, but she was pleasant to look at, with a natural and refined temperament.

“Passing by Rich and Noble Pedestrian Street, I suddenly thought of you, so I came to take a look.”

Charles lied without a change in expression or a hint of hesitation.

The Beauty chuckled. “It’s my honor.”

She pushed Charles to the sofa and asked, “Do you want me to help you onto the sofa?”

“No need.”

“What would you like to drink?”

The owner asked politely.

“Nothing.”

While sitting across from each other, the owner asked, “Zelda is on the second floor of your shop choosing dresses. Do you want me to take some time to help her pick a few suitable dresses?”

Charles’s request surprised The Beauty. She even exaggeratedly pretended to clean her ears with her fingers, as if she doubted she had misheard.

“You didn’t hear wrong; that’s what I said.”

“You… Have you agreed to an engagement with Zelda?” The owner asked cautiously.

Being from the same social circle, everyone knew about the intended alliance between the Winstons and the Roscentes. The chosen one was the true heiress of the Roscente family, and this news had spread widely in high society.

Charles casually replied, “She rejected the engagement.”

However, he didn’t disclose the fact that they were already married. It seemed that even the Roscentes were unaware, and perhaps Zelda preferred to keep their marriage a secret.

The Beauty seemed taken aback by this revelation. “I received some gossip. Zelda fell in love with Burton at first sight, and she wouldn’t marry anyone else. She even refused your proposal.”

Seeing Charles’s displeased expression, the owner quickly added, “In River Town, with so many eligible women, there will always be someone who genuinely loves you, willing to marry you without any ulterior motives.”

Charles sneered.

Bluntly refuting, he asked, “Who would willingly become a widow? If I hadn’t had the accident, would you have wanted to marry me? Would you still be willing to marry me in my current state?”

The Beauty: …Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

They were just friends. The owner had a crush on him, and he was well aware of it. However, after sensing his lack of romantic interest, she had restrained herself.

After Charles’s mocking laugh, the owner blushed deeply. She wanted to say something but hesitated.

She didn’t dare to offend Charles. Even though she had made some influential friends, none of them could compare to Charles.

Knowing that Charles didn’t have any romantic feelings for her, she had maintained their friendship. Mainly, she saw Charles as her support.

“Charles, you sit here for a moment. I’ll go help Zelda pick dresses. I don’t want her to leave before I see her again.”

Charles remained silent and did not speak.

As The Beauty approached the office door, she suddenly thanked Charles in a low voice, “Charles, thank you!”

The Beauty smiled and said, “Charles, in just a short span of ten minutes, you’ve broken several precedents for Zelda.”

Charles’s gaze remained deep, and his thin lips once again pursed into a line. He didn’t speak anymore.

She was his wife, and he was making an exception for her. Naturally, it was to be expected!

Moreover, she was going to attend a banquet, so she needed to dress well to avoid embarrassment for him.

Charles was purely considering his own interests.