1.8 % Ch Chapter 5 Mr. Carter said if you want a divorce , you have to get through tonights event . Otherwise youll face the Consequences . How could I have forgotten ? Charles was now the rising elite of London . And I ? I was nothing but a woman whose real identity couldnt even see the light of day . I let out a bitter laugh . Let go Ill walk by myself . Jim was determined to humiliate me . Not only did he refuse to release me , but he also quickened his pace . I was dragged along , stumbling.drawing even more ridicule . By the time I was pushed in front of Charles , Jim had reverted to his obedient demeanor . Charless cold gaze swept over me . What happened ? I glared at him , hatred seething in my eyes . Why are you pretending ? Isnt this exactly what you wanted to see ? His brows furrowed as if displeased . Before he could respond , a pale arm slíd around his , clinging to him . Charlotte Edwards , Im so sorry ! The one who threw juice at you was a fan of mine . Olivia , dressed in an immaculate haute couture gown , pressed herself close to him . She probably got upset seeing you wear something similar to mine . But Im sure you wont mind , right , Charlotte Edwards ? Before , I would have fumed at her provocation . But now , I just wanted to le ave . Charles , I came because you asked . I endured your humiliation . You got what you wanted . Can I leave now ? Without waiting for his response , I turned to go . But someone blocked my path . This is the famous dancer Charlotte Edwards ! Since youre here , why not perform before you leave ? I dont know the person in front of me , but its obvious they must be someone Charles brought here just to humiliate me . I kept my face cold , my voice even colder . 08:50 Dancing into the Heart of Mr. Cet 2.6 % Chapter 5 Oh ? Quite the temper . The person sized me up like I was merchandise . Still think youre the rising star of the dance world ? Or have you not realized yet youve been blacklisted from the industry ? My breath caught , and a chill spread through my body . Charles , is this true ? Charles swirled the wine in his glass , his gaze unfamiliar and merciless . This is your punishment for what you did wrong . I couldnt stop myself from pressing him . What exactly did I do ? What was so unforgivable that you had to ruin my future.cut off all my paths ? Charles , answer me ! His lips pressed into a tight line , clearly displeased with my attitude . You know very well what youve done . Olivia laughed . Charlotte Edwards , Im performing tonight . Havent you been getting a lot of bad press lately ? Why not dance a piece too ? There are a lot of big shots here . Who knows ? One of them might take an interest . I fixed my gaze on Olivia , staring at her until her smile faltered . She shrank behind Charles . Charles , Charlotte Edwards is scary . Charles patted her hand , his eyes locked onto mine . Charlotte Edwards , didnt you want to cling to powerful people ? There are quite a few entertainment executives here tonight . This is a golden opportunity . Arent you going to seize it ? I sucked in a sharp breath , suddenly finding the man before me terrifyingly unfamiliar . I remembered the year he first started his business . His family was dirt poor , and he desperately needed funding without it , he would miss a once in a lifetime chance . I went behind his back and danced in a nightclub to earn fast cash . When Charles found out , he would rather sell his own blood than let me expose myself like that . You know Im possessive . Just the thought of other men looking at you drives me mad . Back then , he loved me so much . We spent our nights entwined in a tiny , moldy apartment , sharing even a single plum , taking turns biting into it with pure contentment . And now ? Now , he was acting as if it meant nothing to him to push me toward other men . My voice came out dry and hoarse . As you wish . I pushed past the people blocking my way and headed toward a director I had once worked with . Ah , Charlotte Edwards , why are you still limping ? Could it be that your injury is real ? Ignore her . Shes faking it . 08:50 Dancing into the Heart of Mr. Cole3 2.9 % Chapter 5 Charless voice was filled with arrogant disdain , blending seamlessly with the mocking laughter around me . It was a suffocating net that wrapped around me , tightening with every breath . I forced myself forward and reached the director , but before I could greet him , he hurriedly stepped aside , avoiding me like the plague . I stood frozen , realizing there was no point in begging anymore . But I refused to accept this . I had always been the hardest worker in the dance industry , staying low key and avoiding conflicts . My reputation had been impeccable . So many people had once sworn theyd give anything to collaborate with me . I refused to believe that all my achievements could be erased just because of Charless words . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!