"Ethan, who is he? So arrogant? Is he Charlotte's new boyfriend?"
Melody watched Damon and Elara walk away, her face full of anger.
Evan pulled her hand away, his tone indifferent, "He's Charlotte's boss, Damon Hawke."
What?
That man is Damon Hawke?
So Charlotte got close to Damon Hawke?
Melody was shocked, seeing Evan about to leave, she hurriedly grabbed him, "Ethan, I haven't eaten yet; stay and eat with me before you go."
"Melody, are you specifically here to see Charlotte?" Evan frowned at her.
"Ethan, don't misunderstand! I know you have a good relationship with her, so I wanted to become friends with her, but she doesn't seem to like me!"
Melody pouted, sounding aggrieved and weak.
"I just told her that I like you, and our families are considering another union, so she should pay attention to her behavior to avoid misunderstandings, and she got angry."
Evan's frown deepened, "Melody, I've said that I only see you as a sister; I don't have any romantic feelings for you. Don't bring this up again."
"But Ethan, that's the family's decision. Moreover, Tilly is getting older; there should be a complete family. I'm her aunt, and if I marry you, I will treat her as my own daughter, right?"
Melody clung to Evan's hand, her voice sweet and pleading.
"I'll handle this myself; I have matters to attend to, so I'm leaving now."
Evan was irritated, brushed aside Melody's hand, and walked away quickly.
"Ethan!"
Melody clenched her fists in frustration, a look of unwillingness on her face.
He doesn't want to marry her, definitely still hung up on Elara!
...
Meanwhile, Elara was being led forward by Damon, her mind still replaying his words to Evan before they left.
He said Evan had poor taste in picking girlfriends.
And Evan's first girlfriend was her!
So Damon was indirectly mocking her!
Elara suddenly stopped, realizing Damon was still holding her.
She hurriedly pulled away from him.
"Mr. Hawke, please mind your manners; you have a fiancée."
This man definitely has a split personality!
How can he help her on one hand and mock her on the other!
He's really a rare eccentric!
Elara adjusted the hair beside her ear, looking angry.
Damon looked at her angry little face, the corner of his lips curled up as he stepped forward.
"I helped you, and this is your attitude?"
He helped her?
He also mocked her!
Elara raised her eyes in defiance, "Mr. Hawke, I'm just a small employee at your company, I wouldn't want you wasting your time on me. After all, I'm insignificant; don't lower your taste."
Is she self-deprecating?
Damon chuckled, "Charlotte, don't belittle yourself. After all, few women catch my eye. You should understand what I mean, even though you're not that great, compared to other women, they are worse."
Ha!
She should thank him for thinking so highly of her!
Elara glared at the man's handsome face so close to hers, "Mr. Hawke, thank you for your favor, but I can't afford it. You should focus on your fiancée instead."
An unpredictable man, does he think she's his toy?
"You mind that I have a fiancée? What if I no longer have a fiancée?"
Damon moved even closer, forcing Elara to retreat to a pillar.
She quickly placed her hands against his chest, her heart pounding, "Mr. Hawke, we're not close, whether you have a fiancée or not has nothing to do with me, okay?"
What does he mean?
Why is he saying this to her?
She doesn't want to have any association with him!
So eager to cut ties with him?
Damon's eyes darkened, his long fingers pinched Elara's delicate chin, "Is that so? Looks like you still have feelings for your ex-boyfriend?"
"I don't!"
"Not holding onto your ex-boyfriend, then still hung up on your son's biological father?"
Son's biological father!
Elara was stunned, then angrily said, "Mr. Hawke, you're investigating me!"
"Yes! Elara, tell me, who is your son's biological father?"
Damon's voice was cold, his gaze intensely fixed on her.
Elara's chin hurt from his grip, she was furious and angry, stomped hard on his foot, and pushed him away at his grunt.
"Mr. Hawke, this is my private matter, don't you think you're going overboard?"
Actually investigating her!
Does he need to be so perverse!
Elara walked away in anger.
Damon felt the pain from his foot, adjusted his clothes, and looked at the figure of the woman fleeing in panic, calming his mood.
This woman has a way of provoking his emotions.
How long has it been since he's acted so out of control in public?
Not far away, Rhun glanced at the executives behind him, who were wide-eyed, coughed lightly, and gave them a warning look.
The CEO's private affairs, advising them not to gossip would be wise.
Even though he was dying of curiosity!
Unsure what his CEO was up to.
But the necessary hint needed to be given.
"CEO, the chairman of Northwood Group has arrived, we should go in."
Damon remained silent, taking long strides forward.
Rhun followed closely, under pressure said, "Mr. Hawke, I heard the chairman of Northwood Group values the character of those in power, this time selecting partners, he clearly expressed admiration for you. However, he knows you and Victoria are engaged; if unfavorable rumors about you spread at this juncture, he might have second thoughts about you."
Is he reminding him that just now in public, his attitude towards Elara was too ambiguous?
Damon's sharp eyes glanced at him coldly, said nothing, but made Rhun's scalp tingle.
He didn't want to meddle in personal affairs either!
But as a devoted follower of the CEO's career, he had to sincerely offer advice!
...
Elton Preparatory Academy.
Kindergarten section.
In a corner of the playground, several children surrounded a small figure jeering.
"Hey, Dominic Hawke, I'm talking to you! Are you mute? Why don't you say anything?"
A chubby little boy reached out forcefully to push Dominic down, knocking him to the ground.
"Yeah, chubby told you to fetch the ball, how dare you not pick it up?"
"Such a weirdo, still wearing a mask at school, take your mask off."
"..."
The other little boys laughed, reaching to remove the mask from Dominic's face.
Dominic hurriedly took off his mask and guarded it tightly, with red-rimmed eyes, he forcefully pushed the chubby boy in front.
"If someone bullies you, fight back!"
The dairy voice of Bea flashed through his mind, Dominic clenched his small fist, standing straight, his chest rising and falling.