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Chapter 303 Chapter 303 : Charles locked eyes with Teresa as he walked over , then dropped down right next to her . 39 55 vouchers That fierce energy coming off him got under Teresa's skin , leaving her anxious for no reason at all . She watched his face , jaw clenched tight with anger , but didn't say a word . After a drawn - out silence , Charles finally spoke , his voice low and rough . " So you're just gonna sit there and stare at me , huh ? Not gonna say a thing ? " Teresa sat up , ran a hand through her hair , and said , " I just don't see what there is to talk about .

" Charles's lips twisted into a cold smirk . " Not even curious why I'm so pissed off ? " Teresa didn't bother to ask . Her tone was chilly . " Nothing I care to know . " Seeing her so unmoved , Charles suddenly leaned in , his handsome face looming large right in Teresa's eyes . She jolted , startled by how close he'd gotten . The next instant , Charles's hand shot out , gripping her slender shoulders . The storm of anger rolling off him was almost suffocating . His voice was frigid - like he was spitting shards of ice .

" Troy snatched away Logan Group's shot at going global ." He practically growled the words through clenched teeth . Teresa froze for a second . After a moment , she finally said , " Just goes to show there's always a bigger fish in the sea . " Charles narrowed his eyes , that cold smirk growing sharper . " Oh ? Sounds like you think pretty highly of him . " Teresa retorted , " Hardly . You and him ? Birds of a feather . " To Teresa , Troy and Charles were no different - both spoiled rich boys who loved messing with people's hearts .

Charles finally let go of her shoulders , his gaze piercing . " Birds of a feather , huh ? " " Yeah , Teresa said , her tone crisp . " Same kind through and through ." Charles's surprise was genuine , a hint of frustration bleeding into his voice . " Seriously , tell me - how exactly are we the same ? " Teresa curled her lip , eyes cold with disdain . " Wouldn't waste my breath telling you . " She was just about to move , ready to stand , when Charles suddenly seized her arm , catching her off guard .

Teresa was jerked right back down before she could even process what was happening - then Charles's lips crashed hard onto hers . 20:19 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 303 : 39 55 vouchers He wasn't gentle at all - in fact , there was something rough , even a little savage , about the way he kissed her . Teresa struggled with all her might , but it felt like trying to budge a mountain . Next to Charles , her strength seemed almost laughably small , like nothing at all . Charles bit at her lips , even trying to slip his tongue past them .

Teresa kept her mouth shut tight , refusing to give him any chance . But in the next moment , Charles got even more daring - one hand gripped her waist tight , while the other went straight for the button on her pants . Teresa panicked , her fear spiking as she was about to scream . But Charles silenced her , his mouth sealing over hers and smothering every cry before she could make a sound . He took advantage of her stunned state , forcing his tongue between her lips , kissing her fiercely as he crushed her against his chest .

No matter how unwilling she was , no matter how much she struggled or trembled , Charles didn't relent - he was nowhere near letting go . In all their years of marriage , he had never been this reckless - never this consumed by madness . The urge to possess Teresa was roaring to life in his chest , growing fiercer by the second . But as his hand slipped beneath her sweater , he saw the glint of tears on her face . She was sobbing , tears spilling out as her whole body shook . In that split second , Charles felt a sharp stab in his heart .

All at once , the fog in his mind lifted , and he regained control over himself . Not missing a beat after seeing him falter , Teresa shoved him away and landed a stinging slap right across his check The snack echoed in the room , crisp and unmistakable . Charles pressed a hand to his face , turning aside ; his eyes lowered , filled with a storm of tangled , unreadable feelings Teresa shot to her feet , her voice ringing out sharp and furious . " Charles , you lunatic ! " Charles worked his jaw , tongue probing his numb cheek , then turned back with eyes like cold steel .

He let out a mocking , icy laugh . " Don't forget who you are ." With him trying to intimidate her , Teresa choked out , " You- " 20:19 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 303 :. She felt utterly powerless , trapped with nowhere to turn . 55 youchers With the divorce cooling - off period down to just a few days , she didn't want to rock the boat or make things . messier . Teresa didn't say a word , just gazing at Charles with eyes brimming with unspoken grievances . Just replaying everything that had happened made her feel so defeated and vulnerable , and she couldn't hold back her tears .

Watching her cry , Charles suddenly had no idea what to do anymore . No matter how furious he'd been , the sight of her tears scattered all his anger - his chest a tangled mess . Annoyed and unsettled , Charles stood up abruptly , not sparing Teresa a single glance as he muttered , " Just read your book . I'm getting out of here ." With that , he strode out of the lounge without a second thought . Teresa stood by the sofa , her whole body wound tight with tension . Only when she saw Charles actually leave did she finally let herself relax , her body slumping with relief .

Teresa didn't bother sitting back down on the couch - she just headed straight for the bathroom . Standing in front of the mirror , she turned on the faucet and started furiously scrubbing her lips , as if she could erase every trace of him . All she wanted was to wash herself clean , to scrub away every last trace of Charles - his taste , his touch- lingering on her lips . But no matter how hard she tried , it was never enough ; she could never get him off completely . She only stopped when her lips went numb , raw from the relentless scrubbing .

With the water still rushing out , Teresa stared at herself in the mirror - swollen lips , red and puffy , eyes devoid of any light , looking utterly lost . She was disgusted with herself for ending up like this . Teresa wasn't sure how long she'd holed up in the bathroom . When she finally came out , she just sank onto the couch , her body moving on autopilot . Curled up , lying on her side , she let her tears slide down and leave wet streaks on the sofa . Before she knew it , a whole hour had slipped away like that .

Outside , Charles was too restless to even glance at his work - his head was a jumble , and Teresa's face kept haunting him no matter what he did . That look on her , tear - streaked and heartbreakingly fragile , was seared into his mind - he couldn't shake it for 20:19 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 303 the life of him . : 39 E55 vouchers ' Get a grip , ' he told himself , forcing his nerves to settle before he could even pretend to focus on his work . He just about muddled through ' til noon ; only when Liam showed up with lunch did Charles drag himself toward the lounge .

He paused at the door , second - guessing himself for a moment , then quietly pushed it open and stepped inside . When he walked in , Teresa was curled up on the couch , fast asleep again . Seeing her looking so quiet and sweet , Charles didn't want to disturb her . He stepped closer , standing by the couch and leaning down a little to get a better look at her . Teresa's features were delicate and striking , and with just some light makeup today , she looked so gorgeous it was hard to look away - absolutely captivating .

Charles was mesmerized all over again , surprised by just how stunning she was . ' I never realized she could be this breathtaking , he thought to himself . Just then , Teresa's phone sitting on the coffee table lit up , the screen flashing . Charles glanced over and saw it was Troy : " Sweetheart , what are you up to ? Eaten yet ? Want to go eat together ? " The look of admiration that flashed across Charles's face from seeing Teresa so stunning disappeared instantly , replaced by an icy , unreadable expression .

He reached down for the phone , but as soon as he touched it , Teresa - only half - awake from the sound- snatched it right out of his hand . Teresa glared at him warily . " What do you think you're doing ? " Seeing how nervous Teresa was , Charles scoffed , his voice dripping with sarcasm . " What's with the nerves ? Got a secret you're hiding ? " Teresa shoved her phone deep into her bag , shooting him a glare . " It's not a secret . It's called privacy ." Charles's smirk grew even sharper . " Oh , is that what you're calling it ? " Teresa fired right back , " And you ?

Don't tell me you don't have any privacy of your own . " " Yeah , I do , Charles said without missing a beat . Teresa stood up from the couch , not bothering to answer him or even glance his way . But right then , Charles locked his gaze on her and said , " Delete Troy's contact . " Teresa froze for a moment , then turned to him , her voice sharp . " Why should I ? " 20:19 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 303 Charles kept his face icy , his tone casual , almost indifferent . " What do you think ?

" 39 E 55 vouchers Those four words , spoken so offhand , were clearly a threat - he was putting serious pressure on her . Teresa shot him a scornful look , her voice icy with contempt . " Charles , seriously ? You need to get your head examined . 田 AD