Chapter 599

Charlize remained quiet and obedient during the ride back to the hotel with Spencer.

Since they had been strolling around outside, it was already half past ten at night by the time they returned to the hotel.

Just as they arrived, Charlize received a call from Charles.

Charles was aware that Spencer accompanied Charlize to the wedding. Spencer had driven to the Johnson residence in the morning to pick her up.

Charles had warned Spencer that if he dared to take advantage of Charlize, he would break his legs.

All that was left for him was to speak with his naive little sister.

It was already half past ten. Charles, who had just left the company, thought it was time to call it a day.

Since he was nearly five hundred kilometers away from his sister, he could only call her.

By the time Charlize arrived at the hotel, she was already feeling somewhat drowsy. Just as she answered her brother’s call, she couldn’t help but yawn. “What’s up, Charles?”

Spencer poured her a glass of water and she thanked him in a soft voice.

“Are you resting right now?”

“Yeah. I just got back to the hotel. I’m getting ready to sleep now.”

“Where’s your boyfriend?” Charles spoke with a tad of hostility.

A strange sense of guilt washed over Charlize as she glanced at Spencer. “H-He’s here.”

Upon hearing that, Charles frowned. “Why isn’t he back in his room?”

Charlize replied awkwardly, “We just returned to the hotel.”

Charles scoffed, “It’s getting late. Don’t you have a wedding to attend tomorrow? Ask your boyfriend to return to his room. You should wash up and rest soon.”

Charlize was aware that her brother did not quite like Spencer, but she did not know why. “I know. I’ll be hanging up now.”

“You really should ask your boyfriend to leave now.”

“I know.”

After hanging up the phone, Charlize glanced at Spencer. When she recalled her brother’s words, she felt a little embarrassed.

“It’s getting late. I want to wash up and go to bed.”

“Okay,” said Spencer, but he had no intention to leave.

Charlize glanced at Spencer again and said probingly, “I’m going to take a shower now.”

“Go ahead.” Spencer remained seated on the couch, drinking warm water.

Charlize rose from the couch and yawned again. She approached her luggage and grabbed her clothes. “Aren’t you going back to your room to wash up?”

“I’m not tired yet.”

“Okay, then.”

Charlize couldn’t bring herself to chase Spencer out. Moreover, Juliette had prepared them two rooms. Charlize thought Spencer merely wanted to stick around a little longer.

With that thought, she ignored Charles’ order. I’m an adult now, not a child! Why does Charles always treat me like a kid?

Charles had foreseen that Charlize wouldn’t ask Spencer to leave the room. After a while, he called Spencer directly.

The sound of flowing water came from the bathroom. Spencer appeared composed on the outside, but his heart was beating wildly.

When his phone rang, he raised his eyebrow and glanced at the screen. Seeing that it was Charles, he answered the call. “It’s me, Spencer.”

“Where’s Charlize?” Charles cut straight to the chase instead of feigning civility.

Looking at the bathroom, Spencer said, “In the showers.”

Charles was infuriated upon hearing that. He exploded, “I’m warning you, Spencer! If you dare to bully Charlize, you’re dead!”

Unfazed by Charles’ threat, Spencer asked, “What doesn’t count as bullying, then?” He paused. Fearing that Charles didn’t understand him, he added, “We’re both adults in love. It’s normal for us to be intimate, don’t you think, Mr. Johnson?”

“Bury those thoughts of yours, Spencer! As long as you’re not married to Charlize, you’re not allowed to touch her! If you do, I’ll ensure you go bankrupt! Do you think I won’t do it?”

“I believe you will.” Spencer’s words rendered Charles speechless for a moment.

Ever since Charlize had gotten together with Spencer, Charles had been upset.

In the past, he was the one who sent his sister to work and lent her a hand when she needed it. However, Spencer had taken his place now. The first person Charlize would seek help from wasn’t Charles anymore. She would go to Spencer instead.

Just thinking about that made Charles feel horrible because he felt that Spencer had snatched his precious sister away. If not for the fact that Charlize would be upset, Charles would’ve tried to murder Spencer.

“I don’t know what game you’re playing, Spencer. If you make Charlize suffer, I’ll make your life a living hell!”

“How much is Charlize’s betrothal gift?” asked Spencer almost immediately after Charles finished speaking.

Charles was momentarily stunned. When he returned to his senses, he became even more livid. “Charlize is still young! She doesn’t need to get married this quickly!”

“So, how much is Charlize’s betrothal gift?”

“Get your ass back to your room right now, Spencer!” Does he not understand what I’m saying?

“I’ll leave after Charlize has fallen asleep.” Since he won’t answer my question, I guess I’ll stop asking. Spencer pursed his lips and continued, “She heard a ghost story tonight. She’ll be too scared to sleep alone later.”

While the two were eating earlier, a group of youngsters sat at the table next to them. The group consisted of two boys and two girls, and one of the boys told his friends a ghost story. Even though he didn’t speak loudly, the two tables were close enough that Charlize could listen to the story clearly. She did it because she was curious despite her timid nature.

She said she wasn’t afraid, but Spencer didn’t believe it when she leaned toward him.

Spencer did harbor ulterior motives for accompanying Charlize on this trip, but he wasn’t seeking fleeting pleasure. What he wanted was a long, loving relationship with Charlize.

Instead of coming over to spend time with her alone, he was more interested in telling those who were familiar with Charlize and those who weren’t that she belonged to him.

That was how possessive he was.

Charles was getting pretty riled up when he heard what Spencer said. His expression shifted, and he spat, “If you’re a man, don’t take advantage of Charlize, Spencer.”

“I don’t think that applies to me.”

This punk! “You’re a smart man, Spencer. A smart man should know what to do and what not to do,” said Charles coldly before hanging up.

At that moment, Charlize came out of the bathroom, her cheeks rosy. Upon spotting Spencer on the couch, she quickly approached him with her skincare products.

Earlier, in the bathroom, she recalled the ghost story she had heard and got spooked by the mirror. She expeditiously finished her shower and darted out of the bathroom.

However, embarrassed to let Spencer figure out she was afraid, she acted nonchalantly while sitting beside him. Her anxious heart calmed down after she breathed in his familiar scent.