Chapter 93: Someday I'll Get Charlie Back

[Chapter 93: Someday I'll Get Charlie Back]

The two stared at each other silently for several seconds.

Charlie surprisingly looked away first, pretending to be casual, teasing with a smile, "I'm glad to see you've matured. You have the foundation of success now. You just understood my threat and even apologized to Vera on my behalf."

Rachel suddenly grabbed Charlie's arm tightly with her delicate, fair fingers.

She glared angrily, momentarily at a loss, then pinched the flesh of Charlie's waist hard.

Trying to keep her composure, she whispered harshly, "You damn devil! You know very well I never wanted to bow before you or let you trample my dignity!

You once proposed breaking up so hatefully and played with my feelings.

You know all of this!

Yet, you deliberately tore off my strong facade, hoping to see me kneel before you! Your goal was achieved, wasn't it?

You wickedly wanted me to say all this in person. You broke me mentally, enslaved me. You are the worst bastard I've ever seen!"

Charlie laughed a few times, then suddenly seemed a bit indifferent.

He took a deep breath, showing a hint of sadness, shaking his head lightly, "I'm sorry for everything before. You are an emotionally rich woman, which helps you become an excellent actress. Now, you've become stronger, which will help you be a big star.

Actually, I preferred the old you. Let's leave it at that. Maybe we can cooperate on a movie project in the future; I won't be your enemy."

Rachel sneered repeatedly, moved her mouth as if to say something, then suddenly threw herself on Charlie, wildly biting his face several times.

As Charlie looked stunned, Rachel smiled coquettishly yet mournfully, tossing her messy hair, "Alright, Big Boss Corleone. Now I've completely become the cheap woman you look down on!

Thank you for your help and rewards, Godfather. As long as you give me money and glory, I'm always your slave, kneeling before you, barking!"

Damn, this really drove someone crazy.

Could it be that my power is so great she's been triggered into madness?

Charlie's body hairs stood on end, filled with pity and guilt.

After previously negotiating a big deal, all the excitement and mischievous thoughts of teasing people vanished.

He sincerely and gently said, "Dear, I'm truly sorry. I didn't realize I hurt you this much.

Please don't think like that or degrade yourself.

I promise I won't bother you like this again. Now you need calm and rest.

Okay, dear?"

Rachel glared fiercely at Charlie, cursing, "Bastard!"

Then she stormed off angrily without looking back.

Rachel would probably have accused Charlie of having a bad heart, dragging decent women down, and advising fallen women to reform. Unfortunately, she couldn't express her thoughts properly and just left with a mix of complex feelings to find a quiet place to calm down.

Watching Rachel's graceful back, Charlie pouted, shrugging with a wronged expression.

"Hmph, just a little joke. Why make such a fuss? Cry, fuss, and threaten. We're all adults; playing around doesn't mean feelings got real, right?"

Charlie's secret mocking thoughts were unknown to others, or Rachel would definitely tear him apart.

...

Noticing Vera approaching from a distance, Charlie quickly adjusted his expression, wiped off the marks on his face, and put on a smile. "Hi, dear."

Vera, holding Charlie's arm suspiciously, asked, "What happened? You two looked a bit too close just now?"

"Oh, no." Charlie laughed lightly, calm as ever, "Rachel teased me for being too nervous about you; she's a bit mad at my joke earlier."

Vera immediately smiled, playfully punching her boyfriend's sturdy chest. "You're just saying that. You made me so embarrassed I wanted to crawl into a hole. Rachel's alright. Even though you broke up, you still can be normal friends. Don't say anything so harsh next time!"

Women, always saying one thing and meaning another.

Charlie rolled his eyes secretly, nodding repeatedly. "Don't worry, I apologized to her. Forget her. Have you called Etto and the others?"

Vera nodded.

Pierza and the others hadn't left the Bally Hotel yet and were excited after hearing about the big deal Charlie made.

They immediately drove over to discuss specific plans with him.

Charlie thanked Vera and then said goodbye early to Harvey, Chris, Jason, and others, leaving the fundraiser ahead of time.

...

At the end of the lawn, in a Gothic building hall with white pillars, Rachel stood expressionless, her calm eyes following Charlie's departure.

Universal president Ron Meyer approached quietly, glanced at Rachel a few times.

Thinking about what had just happened, he couldn't help but silently praise Charlie again.

'He's an interesting guy; seems good at playing with women's hearts. I'll find time to chat with him!'

"Hi, Rachel, are you okay?" Ron Meyer stepped forward. "It's your time to speak. You alright? That Charlie Corleone guy, don't mind him. He's young and a little reckless, isn't he?"

Men always taking other men's sides! You've only known him a short while yet speak up for him?

Rachel angrily cursed inside but took a deep breath and shook her head slightly. Raising her head, she maintained the elegant British lady bearing, blooming with a smile, "Don't worry, Mr. Meyer. I won't hold up the official work! Although..."

She smiled even brighter, squinting her dazzling eyes. "I just love Charlie so much that I lost my composure. It's okay; someday, I'll get him back! I will work hard to become a big star. I need to focus on my career now!"

"Uh... okay!" For some reason, Ron Meyer suddenly found the woman before him somewhat frightening.

But he quickly pushed the thoughts aside and left alongside Rachel.

...

Charlie, in his past life, had clawed and fought his way up and was naturally arrogant after success.

After being reborn, his pride only grew stronger!

He maneuvered and used some tricks to toy with Fox for a while, making himself tremendously conceited.

Upon meeting the first woman, he was overly confident and recklessly played with her heart and mind.

He didn't realize how much of a bastard he was.

Nor did he know that every time he toyed with Rachel, that poor British lady would hit rock bottom and bounce back stronger inside!

Charlie brushed off these trivial matters, engrossed in his booming career and the obedient, affectionate new target in front of him.

In the back seat of the Rolls-Royce, Charlie schemed about improving and promoting the project Saw, while lewdly fondling Vera.

The 23-year-old beauty, after the recent incident, felt even more love for her boyfriend.

Her rosy cheeks and sapphire blue charming eyes filled with intense affection, shyly and happily pushing Charlie's hand, "Honey, stop, we're in the car!"

Though she said that, she was knowingly compliant with Charlie's advances.

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