While Matilda and Mary were still in the reception room for the most intimate conversation between them, Charles was still writing in his study.

Now that he's involved in some of the country's most important activities, he has to stay focused and connect with all parties, even on rare days off.

Just as he was still immersed in the papers, there was a soft knock at the door.

"Who is it?" As soon as he came to his senses, he carefully put away his letter. "What's the matter?"

There was no answer at the door.

Charles was a little confused, and just as he began to wonder if it was his auditory hallucination, a whispered answer finally came in again.

"It's me."

"Matilda?"

Although the voice coming from the crack in the door was slightly distorted, Charles quickly made out who it was.

Then, he immediately got up and walked to the door and opened it.

"Matilda, why did you come here?" As soon as he opened the door, he smiled and asked, "How was your conversation with Fran?" ”

Soon, however, his smile froze, as Matilda looked something unusual about what she was doing now.

Although it is still as calm as ever, this calm is not as calm as usual, but it looks a little weird, as if some dark cloud is shrouded in it.

"Matilda, what's wrong?" He couldn't help but smile.

Then, he felt a little inappropriate to stand in the doorway like this, and hurriedly reached out and grabbed her hand, wanting to pull her in and say more.

However, as soon as he took Matilda's hand, as if he had been electrocuted, Matilda suddenly shook off his hand.

"Don't touch me!" She said angrily, and walked in on her own.

Charles was stunned by Matilda's response. It wasn't until a moment later that he came to his senses.

He had never seen Matilda so annoyed.

So, where did her anger come from?

Could it be ...... A most unfortunate premonition suddenly rose in Charles's heart.

If that's the case, that's too bad!

In an inexplicable panic, he carefully closed the door and walked back into his room.

Out of luck, he cautiously asked again, "Matilda, what's wrong?" Who made you so angry? ”

Matilda still didn't answer, she just looked up at Charles, her gaze behind the lenses sharp enough to sting.

It must have been because of that incident - Charles's heart suddenly turned cold.

Anxiety and panic left him speechless for a while.

After the oppressive calm that preceded the storm lasted for a few moments, Matilda finally spoke.

"I just met Mary."

Ah, it seems that she does know it perfectly, and Charles let out a long sigh in his heart. However, he still didn't understand why Mary wanted to see her, and why she wanted to make everything clear to her.

Forget it, now is not the time to delve into this kind of thing.

"Matilda, I'm sorry." He sighed dejectedly.

"Why do you say you're sorry, sir?" Matilda was still very calm, "You didn't feel sorry for me, did you?" You don't have any obligation to me, it's up to you to do whatever you want. ”

The more she said this, the more angry Charr understood in her heart.

Ah, how do you appease her?

Sue sù herself is just a moment of drunkenness, greedy for the pleasure of the picture and made a mistake, in fact, she still loves her in her heart? And then put all the blame on Mary who seduced herself?

No, he wouldn't say that it was convincing at all, and even if it were, he wouldn't say it - otherwise, it would be too irresponsible.

"I'm really sorry." He sighed slightly, "However, this is all my own responsibility, my own fault, please don't blame Mary." ”

"yes, look how much fun you've had...... So why don't you just tell me about it? Sue me, I'm tired of you, and I'll leave in peace, without causing you any trouble. Why do you keep lying to me? Matilda sneered, "Just now, you pretended that nothing had happened, and you coaxed me around!" ”

She knew that she was not qualified to ask for guilt, and at the same time, she didn't want to be angry, and even she understood that this person was not intentionally humiliating herself.

However, I still couldn't help but be angry.

Since that day, every bit of getting along with him has gradually surged into her heart. The good memories of the past are very sad at this time.

Charles lowered his gaze, he could understand Matilda's anger at being fooled.

So, after she had vented for a while, he whispered.

"I lied to you, because I don't know how to face you, please believe me, okay? I still love you. ”

"Yes, everybody uses this tone to explain their affairs." Matilda still looked unmoved, "If I didn't know anything, you could have gone on to maneuver between us with peace of mind, coaxing us around, and laughing at us for being fools!" Haven't I seen enough of this kind of thing in the social world? ”

"Not really!" Such a fierce accusation made Charles a little anxious for a while, and he wanted to explain to the other party, but the eloquence that he usually talked about suddenly became incompetent, and he didn't know what to say, so he just repeated it.

Actually, that's it, right? What excuse is there for me to betray Charlotte and Matilda with peace of mind? I'm just the same person as that person, what's the difference?

In his heart, there seemed to be a voice mocking him.

"Are you running out of words? Mr? Matilda looked at him angrily, "The bad deception has been exposed, and the rhetoric has been revealed, so I don't know what to say?" What about the sweet words that I keep saying on weekdays? Can't tell, right? ”

Under Matilda's mocking gaze, Charles gradually regained his composure.

Since things have developed to this point, there is no point in panicking, and it is only meaningful to find a way to solve the problem.

"Matilda, I really don't have much to say about this." He said calmly, "I hope you can accept my apologies, and if you need to do anything about it, you can say that I will do it as long as I can do it." ”

"That's a good idea, but what about sincerity?" Matilda still looked unconvinced, "Doesn't it mean that you are willing to do anything and only do what you want to do?" If I told you never to see Mary again, would you? ”

"I'm sorry, I'm not going to do this, I don't want to lie to you." Charles immediately replied, "If you tell me never to do that with Mary again, well, that kind of thing, I can promise." However, I will not leave her alone, after all, she has done so much for me. ”

Matilda stopped and looked at him silently, as if she didn't know what to say about him.

"Looks like there's not much more to say." Finally she shook her head, as if she had lost hope in Charles.

Seeing that she looked like she was leaving, Charles couldn't hold back any longer, and he suddenly reached out and grabbed Matilda's shoulder.

"Matilda, listen to me, don't go!"

He didn't want to fall out with Matilda like that.

"Let me go, sir, you have no right to control me! I can walk if I want! Matilda looked at him angrily as she struggled violently, "Are you going too far?" ”

It's too much, but even if it's too much?

He ignored Matilda's struggles, and then pulled her into his arms.

"I know I've hurt you deeply, but...... Even so, I still don't want you to leave me. He looked down at Matilda's face, flushed with excitement, and cried out in disregard.

"No, you can't leave me! You promised me that you would never leave me! ”

"Did I say yes?" Matilda angrily asked, "I just said 'maybe', and now you repay me with this expression, so why do I do that?" ”

"For me, that's a promise! In short, I will never let you leave me! Charles replied unjustifiably, "If you insist on going your own way...... Do you think I'm easy to mess with? Listen, I can do anything! ”

"Are you threatening me?"

"It's not a threat, it's a fact." Charles calmly replied, "You know the consequences, don't you?" ”

Such brazen words obviously made Matilda not know how to comment for a while.

"As I said, I will never let you leave my side, and I will do anything to do it." Holding back the depression in his heart, Charles said word by word, "If you are angry about this, then I can't help it." If you want to blame it, blame it...... If you want to blame you, I want to blame you for making me fall in love with you! Not even my grandfather can get me to leave you! ”

Matilda slowly stopped struggling, and just looked at Charles in disbelief.

"I really didn't expect you to be so arrogant...... Are you usually gentle and kind, all pretended? ”

"No, it's all me." Charles shrugged his shoulders and smiled wryly, "I like you, so I'll be gentle with you, and I can't bear to let you get hurt." Moreover, I want you to be able to enjoy all the qiē I can give as proof of my success. But if meekness doesn't work, I'll be cruel, and I'll be able to do anything as long as I can achieve my goal...... Don't think I'm just joking, I'm serious! So, I beg you, don't push me into a corner, or ...... When needed, even my loved ones can do it without hesitation! Well, curse me, I'm such a bastard! Even if you curse me, I'm going to keep you by my side! ”

For a rare time in his life, he said what was on his mind without reservation.

Matilda had calmed down by this time.

Although she had planned to force him and squeeze him into the advantageous situation of being full of guilt for herself, Charles's unexpected outburst still made her feel a little scared.

She didn't expect him to lose his usual demeanor so quickly and threaten herself so angrily. If he really leaves, I'm afraid he can really do anything.

Looks like I've been cornered. Matilda thought to herself.

Isn't this also proof that he loves himself from the side?

She wasn't particularly averse to the threat of the Charles.

Born in a family like hers and following her grandfather since she was a child, she has long been accustomed to all kinds of struggles. Using power to threaten the other party seems to her to be something that she is even accustomed to.

From Charles's angry reaction, she had already discovered the other party's true meaning - he really didn't just take it as a joke, but seriously liked herself. Even if it affects his future and interests, he will do it recklessly to the end.

Okay, isn't that the answer you've been waiting for?

An inexplicable sense of ease, accompanied by a touch of joy, lingered in her heart.

Now it's time to stop, lest you push too hard and break up.

"Look at you, sir! Look at what you have done with no grace! Matilda suddenly laughed, then sighed.

Then, in Charles' stunned eyes, she sneered again, "You're asking me to forgive you?" ”

Although he did not understand why Matilda's attitude had suddenly changed, Charles found that there was a glimmer of hope in front of him.

"I'll be honest with you, I was angry when I heard about it, but Mary explained it to me again, so ...... I wanted to come to you and ask for a solution. Matilda said calmly, "I hope that after listening to what is next, you will be able to give me a satisfactory answer." ”

Then, in Charles' puzzled eyes, she relayed what Mary had told her.

"How so!" After listening to this, Charles only felt a burst of shock in his heart, angry and funny, "Grandpa, he ...... He's just messing around! ”

He didn't expect that after that rare quarrel between his grandfather and grandson, because he was worried about himself, his grandfather actually did such a thing secretly, which was impossible to comment.

However, although he was bored, he still couldn't get angry with his grandfather.

In any case, although the method is peculiar, this old man really only thinks about himself.

Matilda, on the other hand, just looked at Charles with a mocking gaze, "Messing around?" I think you've benefited a lot from this, right? ”

"Matilda, don't say that......"

"So what should I say?" Sir, you have suffered ......'? Doesn't look like it, does it? Matilda looked at Charles very calmly, "Forget it, there's no point in talking too much about it. Since your grandfather is so opposed to our coming, even if he does not hesitate to do so, he wants to stop us, then...... Let's follow the old man's advice, shall we......? ”

"No, no." Charles immediately flatly refused, "Grandpa's side, I will find a way to convince, in short, I will never agree to let us no longer have a relationship." ”

"Even if he's furious?"

"Even if he's furious." Charles replied in a low voice, "I'll find a way to hide it from him, but if I really can't hide it, I won't back down if he gets angry, I can guarantee that." ”

Matilda looked at Charles silently, until she was sure he meant it, and then she nodded slightly.

"Well, for the sake of this time, it's not all your fault, if you wish...... Then go ahead. ”

Then, she looked at Charles sternly, "But please don't fool me like that in the future!" Otherwise, it will be useless to plead or threaten me at that time! ”

Her voice was small, but it was indescribable good news for Charles.

The deep joy made Charles a little carried away for a while, and he forcibly hugged Matilda, and then kissed her, but Matilda did not resist.

It was a long time before he gently let go of his arm. "Okay, is there anything else you want? I promise you as much as I can. ”

"So, sir, can you let me go now?" Matilda asked coldly.

"Of course." Charles laughed as he let go of Matilda. R1152