Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Ambition of the Wild Wolf
After five years, Charlotte Thompson did not expect to meet them upon returning to the country, at the airport of all places.
She ran into Justin Battleson and Evelyn Curtis.
The hatred in her was so strong that she felt it swallowing her sanity.
Jack Bryant, who was present at the moment, asked, "Miss, what’s wrong?"
Both the brothers who had emerged from the Thompson Family spent considerable time with Charlotte, and were naturally aware of her innate endurance and impassive character.
But now...
The two brothers glanced at each other, a bit puzzled.
Charlotte took a deep breath, turned her head, removed her sunglasses, and unveiled her beautiful face. Leaning against the wall, her gaze was as icy as ever.
Evelyn Curtis, if you see me, will you feel any guilt for what you did in the past?
She closed her tired eyes for a moment, then took out her phone again.
Within Weibo, the news of Justin Battleson’s return to the country had already reached the trending page within a few short hours. Charlotte scrolled through the screen, opened the search box, and typed in a few words absently.
Just three simple words.
Evelyn Curtis.
The search results popped up instantly. Charlotte took a glance and found the personal information section stating:
Evelyn Curtis, female, 25 years old, popular actress in Druarus.
At the bottom, a conspicuous gossip post from a netizen read:
"Heard that Battleson Group’s CEO Justin Battleson and Evelyn Curtis are dating. He is the big investor behind her drama ’Republic of China’s Beauty,’ which was also her debut. The same drama skyrocketed her career four years ago. Wow, the amount of information behind this is massive."
A comment from a netizen enjoying the gossip read: "I heard that too. Evelyn Curtis has been quite popular in recent years. But I feel there’s some intentional manipulation by including Justin Battleson for publicity."
At this point, another netizen disagreed: "The upstairs comment is pure speculation. My dad works at Justin Battleson’s Riley Group. According to insider gossip, these two are likely getting engaged next month. They’ve had a good relationship, together for five years already."
"What!? Evelyn Curtis is truly getting engaged to Justin Battleson? Then she’s entering the world of the rich and powerful!"
"Everyone says Evelyn Curtis is merely Justin’s mistress. After all, Justin Battleson, despite indulging Evelyn Curtis, has never publicly acknowledged her status!"
"If it really is an engagement, then Evelyn Curtis will be the future Mrs. Battleson, the wife of the CEO of Riley Group."
"Really envious of Evelyn Curtis, having such an excellent fiancé, plus a stable relationship, being together for five years without wavering, and even helping her win the best actress award."
"Upstairs, you’re talking nonsense. It’s obvious that Evelyn earned her best actress award through her hard work. Don’t you know how much effort she put into the award-winning film? Our Evelyn works the hardest!"
"Upstairs fan, stop speaking nonsense. How did Evelyn Curtis get the leading role when she debuted? If there was no Justin Battleson, would she have what she has today? Do you have no conscience?"
After scrolling through the comments, the volume of information made Charlotte’s grasp on her phone tighten, her fingertips trembling slightly.
She turned off her phone, looked back, her eyes still filled with unconcealed hatred.
Engagement?
She sneered.
The lies Evelyn Curtis had told her in the past to deceive her were enough proof of Evelyn’s wild ambition.
But now, she was getting closer to her goal, truly beyond Charlotte’s expectations.
Having grown up with Evelyn Curtis, she would never ever have expected her to be so cunning!
Charlotte exhaled a sigh of resentment, put her sunglasses back on.
"Johnny, Liam, let’s go."