Chapter 266 I Choose Not to Marry The server shook her head apologetically .
Im sorry , maam , but all seats here are pre booked , and we cannot make changes .
Charlotte turned to Pete with a shrug .
Nothing we can do , then .
Pete smiled .
Once were seated , we wont see much of the outside anyway .
Its fine .
It was already dark outside , and with the revolving restaurant perched high enough , looking out would only reveal an expanse of the night sky unless someone deliberately looked down .
It wasnt too bad .
As long as its fine .
Charlotte nodded , pulled out a chair , and sat down .
The server handed over the menu , which Charlotte immediately passed to Pete .
You can order .
Then I wont hold back .
Taking the menu , Pete scanned it briefly and deliberately picked some of the pricier dishes .
After ordering five or six items , he glanced at her and asked , Is there anything youd like to add ? This is more than enough .
Charlotte replied noting that they Chapfer 266 I Choose Not to Marry 2/4 After the menu was handed back to the server , Pete looked at her and suddenly asked , Have things been tough for you these past few years ? The question caught Charlotte off guard .
After a brief pause , she replied , Get married , and youll find out .
Youre trying to trap me , Pete said with a mock tsk .
I wont fall for it .
Charlotte laughed , her eyes crinkling with genuine mirth , her smile radiant and lively .
Pete stared at her for a moment before saying , I still miss the days when you were in Cedarhill .
Back then , youd sneak out all the time , either going up the mountains to hunt rabbits or picking fruit .
You were so full of energy .
Charlotte nodded .
Yes , and every time , youd tattle on me .
By the time I got home , Grandma would scold me or even give me a beating .
Pete raised an eyebrow .
The mountains were dangerous .

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I was looking out for you by telling on you .
Charlotte huffed lightly , refusing to entertain his excuses .
But then , you said youd met someone who saved you .
You said you liked him .
Not long after that , you left Cedarhill .
The next time I heard about you , you were married .
He sighed .
I thought youd come back one day , especially since you said you wanted to learn carving from me .
Chapfer 266 I Choose Not to Marry Charlotte lowered her gaze slightly , her long , curled lashes concealing the bitter emotions in her eyes .
3/4 Back then , she had been so impulsive , always comforting herself and pouring all her feelings into Arthur , only to be met with cold.
indifference .
If I could go back in time , Id choose not to marry , she said softly .
Petes expression deepened as he studied her .
Even now , its not too late to regret .
But Charlotte didnt want to linger on the topic .
She quickly shifted the conversation .
What about you ? How have you been these past few years ? ***** The elevator doors opened , and Carlos Stoddard , the president of the partnering company , stepped out first , wearing a polite smile .
Mr.
Harrison , this restaurant has a great atmosphere and excellent food .
You should give it a try .
Arthur followed behind him , his tall figure exuding natural elegance and gravitas .
His every movement reflected an innate sense of nobility , his presence commanding , and his sharp , handsome face devoid of any unnecessary expression .
As his gaze swept casually across the room , it abruptly paused when it landed on two people sitting by a window .
His expression immediately froze .
4/4 Chapfer 266 I Choose Not to Marry Mrs.
Harrison over there .
Im not blind , Arthur replied coldly .
Carlos , sensing something was amiss , asked curiously , Mr.
Harrison , is that someone you know ? Would you like to invite them over to join us ? Arthurs voice remained calm .
You go ahead .
Ill follow shortly .
Without waiting for a response , he strode toward Charlotte .
Carlos looked confused .
Whats going on here ? Jacob stepped in smoothly .
Mr.
Stoddard , lets go ahead and order .
Mr.
Harrison has a personal matter to attend to .
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