Chapter 162 It's Really Annoying
Charles was totally floored, thinking there was no way he could've come up with such a wild backstory on his own.
But, funny enough, his moves at the party lined up perfectly with what everyone was thinking.
If he wasn't the heir to the secretive Watson family empire, how else could you explain his cash flow, piano skills, dance moves, and all those languages he busted out at the shindig?
It was clear he’d been groomed by some rich folks from a young age.
"Yeah, the reason Mr. Smoke blew off Mayor Hawkins' daughter is 'cause he's got the swagger to do it. Nancy might be a big deal, but Mr. Smoke probably doesn't give a damn. It's all about different levels and perspectives!"
"Congrats to Gordon for buddying up with a big shot like Mr. Smoke. Rivera Drake Real Estate is gonna skyrocket with Gordon at the helm!"
"Don't say that. It's my honor that Mr. Smoke digs me and calls me a friend. Our friendship is totally genuine!" Gordon suddenly said, looking all serious.
Man, this rich kid's brown-nosing was getting a bit much!
While everyone was gossiping, Charles was already swarmed by girls!
One socialite after another, like they’d just hit the jackpot, rushed towards Charles.
"Mr. Smoke, wanna dance?"
"Mr. Smoke, here's my number. I'll be in room 2706 tonight. Wanna grab a drink with me?"
"Mr. Smoke, I forgot my phone. Can I borrow yours to make a call?"
The ways these girls flirted with Charles were all over the place.
Some slipped him notes, some borrowed lighters, and some straight-up asked for his Facebook.
These were the bold ones.
Then there were the shy ones, hanging back about five steps, flipping their hair or strutting past him a few times, showing off their curves and pretty faces.
And to be real, these girls were all pretty hot.
None of them were below a seven!
I mean, if you’re hunting for a rich hubby, you gotta bring your A-game.
But, Charles stayed cool as a cucumber the whole time!
He’d seen so many gorgeous women that his standards were sky-high, and he’d become super picky!
Sometimes, he wouldn’t even look at girls below an 8.5.
Jessica was an 8.7.
Out of the six thousand girls at school, Jessica was ranked second.
You can imagine what kind of taste he had!
Just then, Grace walked up to Charles.
Everyone knew Mr. Smoke had given her a necklace worth 46 million bucks at the charity auction earlier!
She couldn’t just ignore Charles all night!
"Mr. Smoke, wanna dance?" Grace asked, sounding a bit unsure.
Honestly, she’d only known Charles for a few days and had barely met him, so they were still pretty much strangers.
They hadn’t even had any physical contact.
The first time they met, he’d been kinda harsh, leaving her with a bad first impression.
But seeing Charles’s skills today had totally changed her mind!
"Of course, I've been waiting for you all night. You don't know, but I've already turned down eighteen girls for you!" Charles grinned.
His hand, almost on autopilot, landed on Grace's slim waist, bold yet smooth.
'Sometimes, you just gotta go for it. If you don't make a move, how will you know her limits? Without some touch, how can you take it to the next level?' Charles thought.
Grace's body gave a little shiver, feeling the warmth of Charles's hand, and her face went bright red!
But hey, dancing means getting close, so she couldn't really say anything about it!
Soon enough, everyone was watching Charles and Grace glide across the dance floor, like they were made for each other. Some folks were envious, some were jealous, and some were just happy for them!
Dancing with her, Charles caught a whiff of her light floral scent.
This smell, fresh and uplifting, was nothing like regular perfumes. No matter how much you sniffed it, you wouldn't get tired of it—it was just so natural!
After the dance, Charles felt like they were way closer than before.
With a bit of physical contact, feelings can heat up real quick.
[Grace: Favorability +5
Current Favorability: 60 points.]
Grace felt all kinds of mixed up inside, like her walls were slowly crumbling thanks to Charles.
She was starting to fall for this guy's awesome qualities!
Some girls knew a player will lie to them, but they'd rather be with him than an honest dude. 'Cause being with a player was fun and addictive, even if it's just for a little while. They did't want forever, just a good time!
"Charles, this guy, turns out to be pretty loyal!" Nancy said, arms crossed, watching Charles and Grace dance.
She admired this talented guy even more!
She'd been watching from the sidelines, and Charles had turned down at least eighteen girls, including supermodels, influencers, and fashion bloggers. All of them were hot and had killer bodies, some even making bank every month.
They were all top-notch, but Charles didn't give any of them the time of day.
Only when he saw Grace did he crack a smile, showing his loyalty.
For the girl he liked, he didn't care about what others thought of her. Whether Grace had rumors of being a mistress or acting like a diva, he didn't care.
This guy's heart was rock solid.
Liking a girl, no matter what the world thought of her, he didn't care and did his own thing.
"Even if the whole world is cursing you, I will choose to believe in you and always stand behind you. Because I like you! I can disregard the whole world!"
Nancy loved this quote. She felt that a man who could ignore the world's opinions for the girl he likes was truly responsible!
"But this guy even rejected me." As Nancy admired Charles more and more, she also felt a bit ticked off. "Am I not better than Grace? How annoying!"
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