Chapter 213 Not Your Girlfriend

• Charles’s eyes flickered, his expression tightening. “Emily… you know I can’t do that,” he said bluntly, reminding her of what they had agreed upon from the very beginning.
• Emily’s heart sank. She had expected this answer, yet hearing it still disappointed her. She had wanted to give herself a little hope, to believe for a moment that he might choose her over everything else. But deep down, she knew Charles would always choose his family. Still, the ache in her chest was undeniable.
• Charles adjusted his seat, interlacing his fingers and resting them neatly on the desk. He drew in a heavy breath before speaking again. “Alright. Since none of these luxurious vacations caught your interest, then I’ll make the choice.” His tone was calm, but there was a subtle tension beneath it, as if he sensed something was wrong and wanted to avoid making it worse.