Chapter 16 The Johnson and Baker families were among the top aristocratic familles in Chicago . How could Charlie and Barbara make such a scene just by attending a banquet in II City , without any of the proper etiquette expected of such families ? Afraid of being associated with them , she didnt acknowledge the two behind her . Instead , she turned , linked her arm with Hectors , and walked briskly into the hall . Charlie , who had been shocked by Charlottes appearance , saw her walking away with the man . beside her . Anger clouded his judgment , and forgetting about Barbara , he rushed after her . Charlotte , who is he ? How could you be with him ? When Barbara caught up , she heard Charlie questioning Charlotte after grabbing her wrist . Barbara said nothing , but her gaze swept back and forth between the two , and after a moment , her face was filled with sarcasm . What else could it be ? She must have hooked up with someone else after breaking up with you .. Otherwise , with her status , how could she possibly get into the bidding banquet hall ? Her words were full of certainty , completely unaware of the dark look crossing Charlies face and the strange glances others were giving her . Windt family was the richest family in H City , and Charlotte , being the only daughter of the richest family , needed to cling to others to enter the banquet hall ? Where did these idiots come from ? If even the daughter of the richest family had to depend on others to participate in a bidding event , who else could qualify ? But with the drama unfolding , no one bothered to stop them . As Charlotte frowned , Hector , who had been silent , suddenly extended his hand and grabbed Charlies wrist . The next moment , Charlie felt a powerful grip , and perhaps not expecting Hector to act , he nearly cried out in pain . Seeing that Charlie still refused to release Charlottes hand , Hectors voice came coldly , Let go . The harsh tone made Charlie shiver . He looked up at the man before him , his face growing even darker . Barbara , seeing his discomfort , felt a little sorry for him and angrily pointed at Hectors nose . shouting . 10:47 Lonely Seasons : Chapter 1 Do you know who we are ? How dare you treat on this way ? Do you dilakk 5 asari make que segue this ? Charlie didnt speak , but the malicious look in his eyes and the fact that he deftioncas ramblings made it clear that his thoughts were the same as hers Charlotte sneered and patted Hectors hand to make him let Though Hector was reluctant , he obeyed when she nodded and released grip Seeing this , Charlies face softened slightly , and even Barbara thought they h ad gone one of fear He adopted a tender expression and was about to speak , but the next moment , Charlotte onions her brooch and aimed it directly at his hand Charlie , still calm , assumed she was just putting on an act to scare him , thinking that the wondert hurt him because she loved him so much . Charlotte , I know . But before he could finish , the brooch stabbed into his hand . The sudden pan made him lose his grip and release her hand . Charlotte took a step back , evading Barbara , who was about to strike her , and then slapped he across the face . The slap left a clear mark on Barbaras pale face . Her eyes widened in disbelief , never imagining Charlotte would dare to hit her. Charlotte , you … ! In contrast to Barbaras frantic , hysterical outburst , Charlottes expression remained calm , as if the hadnt just slapped her , but merely greeted them . She handed Hector a tissue and slowly wiped her wrist , looking down on Barbara with a hint of mockery in her gaze . You ? Are you important ? The sarcasm in her smile made Charlies eyes turn red , but all his anger quickly cooled with her next words . You two idiots dont even know who your competitors are at the auction . Competitors ? Charlie and Barbara recalled the materials they had received and looked again at the people in fro of them . Finally , they realized that Hector was none other than the second son of the Sterling one of the few families in H City that rivaled the Windt family . Chapter 16 Although the Johnson and Baker families were top families in Chicago Hy was ingredicame compared to the Windt and Sterling families At this moment . Hector , who had been sent since the bet go finally spoke span Instead of asking me if I know who you are , why dont you ask your fries who we are The word we left Charlie and Barbara dumbfounded So , his point was that not only was he involved , but Charlotte was also a participant in the assetiers Realizing this , both of their faces turned pale . As they looked around , they saw everyone else watching them with amused expressions . At that moment , they understood , they were the ones being observed . Charlies face alternated between green and red , and without caring about their original purpose for attending the auction , he left the banquet hall in embarrassment . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!