Spoiled By The CEO: Why The Wife Is Kinda Sweet? novel Chapter 72

Standing in the darkness, he gave the man a cold glance.

And the man immediately shut up, and stared at him in disbelief.

The finger that was pointing at him began to quiver, and then dropped quickly.

“Nice to meet you, Charlie.”

In a corner no one had noticed, the man bowed his head and saluted to him.

Charlie coldly curled his lips, his eyes filled with a shuddering intensity.

His fine thin lips moved, uttering cold and brusque words.

“Get away!”

The man was about to leave but was stopped suddenly.

“Wait!”

The man looked back with a terrified bitter look on his face.

“Charlie, I didn't mean to bump into you. If I knew you were here, I would have turned around the corner ...”

Charlie impatiently interrupted him, looked into the direction of the stage with darkened eyes.

“All right, I am not talking about that. Don't tell anyone I am here tonight. Understand?”

The man was shocked, as if he did not understand why Charlie said so. However, he agreed obediently.

Charlie waved his hand and let the man leave.

Although Charlie graduated from Riverside High School five years ago, the legend he left behind still remained on campus.

The reason was quite simple. During his school years, Charlie was known for his ruthless and bad reputation.

In other words, he was a super school bully rarely seen in the school history, probably the only one in a decade.

The fights he engaged outnumbered the exams he took, and the fights were so fierce that he became the nightmare of his peers and teachers.

After five years, this nightmare was still a force to be reckoned with.

As a matter of fact, everyone would turn the other way at the sight of him. Apart from Victoria, no one dared to approach him these years.

Unfortunately, it was just an unrequited love.

Born into a prestigious family, Victoria was endowed with both wealth and beauty must be insane to take a fancy to Charlie, who has nothing but a handsome face.

Despite her efforts, Victoria was ignored, and Charlie turned her down directly.

For this matter, many boys who admired Victoria secretly were indignant for her sake.

Unfortunately, Victoria did not care about them, so they naturally had no position to air their opinions.

Finally, Victoria’s performance on the stage came to the end.

She stood up and bowed to the audience, and then retreated to the backstage.

As applause took over the auditorium, Charlie standing in darkness looked toward the direction where the woman headed. Then he turned to walk out, his dark eyes clouding up.

The next performer was Jessica.

As the goddess of countless men, Jessica was not as beautiful as Victoria. However, her innocent girl-next-door persona did stir quite the hype.

Her piano performance won her favor and a round of applause.

There were crazy male fans who went upstage presenting bouquets of flowers, and they were so excited.

Maintaining a shy character, Jessica stood on the stage and delivered praising words that bathed the school, teachers and students in good mood.

Everyone loved to be praised, including the principals and teachers.

An appreciative smile lit up on their faces.

Natalia, however, was not interested in watching her performance. After sending Victoria a text message and knowing that she was backstage, Natalia got up and left.

In the backstage, Victoria was changing clothes.

She wore traditional costume for performance on the stage, and was changing into her own evening gown for the party.

Natalia waited for her at the door. After changing clothes, they went to a nearby hotel hand in hand.

The anniversary celebration tonight was divided into two segments, and the performance and red carpet was just segment one, which lasted only an hour and a half.

After that, everyone went to a five-star hotel next to the school, which was the venue for the dinner party tonight.

Those who were not interested in watching the performance would go there first. Although it was still early, the hotel was lively and packed with people.

Natalia and Victoria took their room cards from the reception and went back to their rooms before going to the banquet hall.

The luxuriously decorated banquet hall was graced by a gorgeously dressed crowd, stirring a bustling scene.

Most of the celebrities and dignitaries who were not graduated from Riverside High School had long gathered here. They were drinking and talking under the dazzling chandelier. What a bustling sight!

The arrival of the duo attracted the attention of many people.

Victoria was a show stopper, but the woman next to her was just breathtaking.

Who was that woman? How beautiful she was!

She was in a class of her own style and not inferior at all when she stood next to Victoria, the famous beauty in the entertainment circle.

Different from the kind of classical beauty on Victoria, Natalia was dressed in a blue gown, looking cool with the aesthetic feeling of orchid.

A handful of her acquaintances were also amazed by her presence.

Natalia? How could it be her?

In the past, Natalia was always dressed up in professional attire from head to toe, an embodiment of capability and resolution.

Although she was pretty, her appearance was overshadowed by her domineering way of doing things.

Most people would express admiration towards her ability, while her appearance became second.

They saw a new side of her today.

Natalia looked around the banquet hall, and her eyes fell on a grey-haired man not far away.

“That is Director Hamlin Hall,” Victoria whispered. “He is quite eccentric. Sometimes he just won’t show any consideration for other’s feeling. Be careful when you talk to him.

Natalia nodded.

“I see.”

Victoria looked around and whispered, “I see some acquaintances over there. I want to go over and say hello, so I won't go with you.”

“Okay.”

After Victoria left, Natalia secretly took a breath and went to Hamlin with a glass in her hand.

“Mr. Hall.”

Hamlin Hall was the most famous comedy director in the circle. His works were funny, but in private he was a serious, eccentric, low-key person, and rarely engaged in social parties.

Owning to his identity as alumni of Riverside High School, and the principal had a good relationship with him, he attended the event today.

Hearing the voice, Hamlin turned round.

He was surprised to see Natalia.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Hall, my name is Natalia, and I am currently in charge of Star Entertainment.”

Natalia handed over her business card with respect. Hamlin accepted it with an indifferent look.

“Star Entertainment? I heard about its acquisition. So it was you. What's up?”

Such occasions were originally used for social intercourse, and few would talk about business.

Apparently, Hamlin didn’t even bother to the exchange of pleasantries.

He would not have attended the dinner party today if the principle had not pleaded for him to come.

Natalia was not angry about his response, but said with a smile, “I know you are not a fan of socializing. I am here for business.”

She came straight to the point, which did surprise Hamlin.

After sizing her up, Hamlin looked at her and asked, “What can I do for you?”

“I heard that you are casting a female lead for a new movie. I am wondering if you have any candidates in your mind right now?”