Chapter 6 So I dragged my injured leg lowered myself , and sought out old acquaintances in the room .
Yet they all avoided me like I carried a deadly disease some walked away as soon as they saw me others stood by Olivia.openly ridiculing me .
I endured it all , until there was no one left to turn to .
Only then did it hit me at this moment , I was nothing more than a clown under the spotlight Everyone was watching me struggle , waiting to see me fall .
And leading them all was the man I had once believed I could entrust my life to .
Charlotte Edwards , Charless expression was grim .
Havent you embarrassed yourself enough ? Olivia put on a show of kindness .
Charles , Charlotte Edwards was once my mentor .
Why dont we just let this go ? Charles didnt reply , but his furrowed brow relaxed slightly .
How could we ? someone deliberately called out .
A mere dancer acting high and mighty if word gets out , wouldnt it ruin President Carters reputation ? Exactly ! Even if President Carter doesnt want to stoop to her level , she still needs to be taught a lesson .
She should Hearn what she can and cant touch .
Charlotte Edwards , drink this , and well give you another chance .
One of Charless lackeys shoved a full glass of liquor into my hand .
What do you all think ? The room echoed with agreement .
I turned to Charles .
Is this what you want ? We stood three steps apart he didnt move forward , and I had no desire to step closer .
I knew he was waiting for me to surrender .
Every past argument had ended the same way I was always the first to back down .
Not because he was right .
But because I had always held onto the memory of how he had once saved me from the darkness .
In front of him , I instinctively lowered myself , choosing to endure his outbursts .
Even when he kept getting entangled with Olivia , even when he bought a house to keep her like a hidden treasure I had pretended to be blind for a long time .
But tonight , I didnt want to pretend anymore .
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Cad 3.3 % Chaprer & I asked again .
Torting me to drink as an apology is this your idea ? Charles not hearing the confession he expected let anger rise in his gaze .
Yes .
I shook my head and chuckled bitterly.staring at the liquor in my hand.momentarily lost in thought .
Charles knew I was allergic to alcohol .
And petjust to protect Olivia he was forcing me to drink .
The boy who had once refused to let me suffer even the smallest grievance had been erased by time .
Crack I thought I heard something shatter .
That was the ten years between Charles and me .
A phrase surfaced in my mind .
Spilled water cannot be gathered again .
Alright I lifted the glass and downed it in one go , just as Charless expression flickered with hesitation .

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The fiery burn of the alcohol scorched my throat , making me cough until my face flushed red .
Good tolerance ! Another glass ! Someone reached to pour me another , but Charles snapped , Enough , and shoved them aside .
He took a step toward me only for Olivia to hook her arm around his .
Charles , I think Charlotte Edwards has shown her sincerity .
Why not let her perform with me later ? She gave me an innocent smile , pretending to be considerate .
Its just … shed have to dance as my backup .
What do you think ? No need .
The liquor burned in my stomach , and heat spread rapidly across my skin .
I smirked .
Olivia , isnt tonights performance being streamed live ? Are you that desperate to step on me ? Or , my voice turned razor sharp , are you just so insecure in your own skills that you have to resort to cheap tricks to feel important ? After suppressing myself for so long , I finally let loose , throwing the words straight in her face .
Olivia tugged at Charless arm , swaying coquettishly .
Charles , help me explain .
Charlotte Edwards misunderstood .
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Cold 3.5 % hapter 6 Charless face darkened , his voice laced with disappointment .
Charlotte Edwards , if you still want to dance , then tonight , youre going on that stage whether you like it or not .
With your status , being Olivias backup should be an honor .
Charless words were practically an ultimatum , shattering the last remnants of my feelings for him .
Charles , what am I to you ? A toy ? A source of amusement ? Or just a pawn in your love story with Olivia ? Im done with this pathetic game of trying to please you .
I took off the ring on my finger and threw it back at him with force .
His face turned pale .
Then , under everyones watchful eyes , I pulled out the divorce papers from my handbag and scattered them at Charless feet .
Charles , since youre so desperate to cut ties with me , fine have it your way .
Sign the papers .
Lets make a clean break .
I wish you and Olivia a lifetime of bliss just dont ever appear in front of me again ! Dancing into the Heart of Mr.