“Eric, I’m grateful for you rescuing us, but as I’ve said many times before, I will not agree to your proposal,” Charlotte firmly refused.
A trace of gloom crossed Eric’s face. Emma’s expression turned stern, “What’s wrong with Eric? He’s outstanding, comes from a wealthy and influential family, and he’s devoted to you. If it weren’t for his help this time, could you have gotten out so quickly?”
“Mrs. Pittman, please don’t pressure Charlotte. This is something I should do, and I don’t need anything in return from her,” Eric generously interjected. “However… Charlotte, after helping you so much, can I treat you to a meal?”
“Well…” Charlotte hesitated. As much as she owed Eric, it wouldn’t be right to refuse this request.
“Alright, let’s go,” she agreed reluctantly.
“We’ll be on our way then,” a look of triumph appeared in Eric’s eyes.
“Sis, Mr. Spencer is deeply devoted to you. Give him a chance!” Rashad persuaded.
After chasing her for years, Eric was devoted enough, and with his wealthy and influential background, was he any less reliable than that guy Quentin?
“Nonsense!” Charlotte rebuked him.
“Mr. And Mrs. Pittman, Rashad, please,” Eric politely invited them into the car.
Charlotte was quite impatient, but after hesitating for a moment, she sent a message to Quentin informing him of her whereabouts.
Throughout the journey, the Pittman family constantly praised Eric and belittled Quentin, trying to match the two of them.
Eric smiled coldly, “Charlotte, that useless Quentin hurt you back then, and now he’s like a stray dog. How can he be worthy of you?”
“If you are with me, I will definitely treat you and the two children well!”
“Moreover, I now manage my own company, and my net worth is worth tens of millions. How can I not compare to that waste?” He ruthlessly trampled Quentin underfoot without mercy.
“Besides, now that he’s back, the top four richest families will never let him go. If you get close to him, you might be implicated too.”
Charlotte couldn’t be bothered with him. Her attitude made a trace of gloom flash in Eric’s eyes. He thought, ‘What a shameless and disrespectful woman!’
In front of Galaxy Restaurant, Eric politely welcomed the Pittman couple inside.
“Galaxy Restaurant, huh! Eric, you really are generous!” Emma smiled from ear to ear, exceptionally excited. Galaxy Restaurant was one of the few high-end restaurants in Stresall, where the starting price was tens of thousands!
For years, they had been living in destitution, and they hadn’t been to such a high-end place in a long time.
Eric proudly smiled, “As long as you’re happy, spending tens of thousands is just a small token.”
“Such a good kid!” Emery praised, “Charlotte, look, someone like Eric is a perfect match! Don’t disappoint him!”
Charlotte fell silent.
As soon as Eric entered, someone came up to greet him, “Mr. Spencer, your VIP private room is ready. Please, this way.”
“VIP private room?” The group was surprised.
“A VIP private room, at least starts at twenty thousand. Eric, you are spending too lavishly, aren’t you?”
“It’s nothing, it’s nothing. It’s just a small amount!” Eric waved it off.
The group nervously made their way to the VIP private room. Charlotte also marveled at the luxury inside. After years of hardship, she hadn’t been to a place like this in a long time. It brought back a sense of nostalgia and change.
“Let’s have the 98, 000 set menu and bring a bottle of the French Domaine de la Romanee-Conti white wine, the collector’s edition.”
Eric handed the menu to the Pittman couple and said, “Mr. and Mrs. Pittman, take a look and see if anything’s missing. Order whatever you like, don’t be polite with me.”
Eric’s flaunting of wealth left the Pittman couple very satisfied. They nodded and said, “No need, what you just ordered is already quite plentiful.”
Just this table of dishes alone cost Eric nearly two hundred thousand! Such extravagance was beyond what the penniless Quentin could achieve.
The more they looked at Eric, the more pleasing he became. Whereas Quentin, the children’s biological father, was nothing but a nuisance in their eyes!
Charlotte remained silent. The Pittman couple were very pleased with Eric, but she had no feeling for this guy at all. His relentless pursuit over the years had made her feel disgusted.
If she had choice, she wouldn’t have eaten with this guy at all.
“Charlotte, don’t dwell on what happened today. It’s rare for us to be here, so I’ll propose a toast to you,” Eric filled up a glass of wine for her.
“I-” Charlotte hesitated, “I’m not feeling well today and can’t drink.”
“Why, are you being so disrespectful?” After being repeatedly rejected, Eric became somewhat impatient.
“Charlotte, Mr. Spencer saved you, why are you so ungrateful?” Emma scolded.
Emery chimed in, “Even if you’re not feeling well, you should show some respect today.”
“Drink up, don’t be so ungracious,” Eric said with a fake smile.
Forced into a corner, Charlotte could only raise her cup and drink it all in one go. The burning sensation of the alcohol made her cough uncontrollably.
“Today, if you really appreciate the fact that I saved you, then you should pay a toast to me. It wouldn’t be in vain for me to work so hard to rescue you,” he said, pouring two more glasses of wine in front of Charlotte without any discussion, his tone firm.