Toppling the World with His Empire

Chapter 11:

Meanwhile, Anthony also noticed the commotion over here. What caught his eye was Joseph being surrounded by three beautiful women. One was clinging to his arm, one was flirtatious, and Charlotte was angrily interrogating him. What did this guy have that attracted women like that! Anthony couldn’t help but feel jealous.

But regardless, the woman next to Joseph was truly beautiful. Both Charlotte and the other two women were incredibly attractive. He silently thought, then greeted:

“With a party like this, it seems any Tom, Dick, or Harry can attend. Even an ordinary janitor deserves to be here?”

He then turned to Coco, flashing a smile that he considered very charming, and chuckled:

“Madam, has this guy deceived you or something? He has no right to be at this luxurious business party. Please don’t let his pretentious appearance deceive you.”

Coco frowned. Why would a refined gentleman like Joseph be so familiar with rude people like that? She looked at him uncomfortably, then suddenly changed her attitude. She held Joseph’s hand tightly like a treasure, using the dreamy demeanor of a young girl to speak up:

“So what if he is? My handsome boyfriend, can you match him? Handsome and gentle, he treats me like a princess. Even if he is a fraud, I willingly fall for him.”

Her obsession with beauty, regardless of everything, shocked Charlotte, Anthony, Joseph, and even Amile. Amile widened her eyes, looking at her proud younger sister clinging to a man, feeling a chill in her heart. She never expected her sister to play like this. Normally, Coco was much colder than her, yet here she was, ready to sell herself out to protect the doctor.

Coco portrayed herself as a foolish, blind person who dove headfirst into love. But Anthony could tell from just a glance that she was pretending, and felt angry that she dared to mock him.

Rebecca stepped forward, standing in front of Anthony and said, “Master Anthony, we shouldn’t pay attention to such a foolish woman.”

Deep down, Rebecca still had admiration and her own feelings for Anthony, but she despised Joseph and anyone associated with him.

“They seem like a perfect match. Let’s not bother with them anymore,” Rebecca said before urging Anthony to leave. However, neither Anthony nor Charlotte paid attention to her words.

Charlotte’s gaze pierced through Coco and Joseph, observing them intimately as if they had known each other for a long time. Seeing Coco showing such affection for him, it was certain they had been in love for a long time.

“Explain to me, have you two known each other for a long time? Have you been in love behind my back all this time?” Charlotte’s questioning gaze fell on Coco and Joseph. Facing Charlotte’s interrogation, Coco didn’t respond but clung to Joseph’s arm, flaunting their bond. This only angered Charlotte further, causing her to grip Joseph’s hand tightly, seething with anger.

“You two... you two...” Charlotte felt betrayed, a betrayal openly displayed right in front of her. She pointed accusingly at Joseph and Coco, growling each word as if through clenched teeth.

“Joseph, did you know her before we got divorced? Is that why you agreed to the divorce so quickly, with no hesitation?” In Charlotte’s mind, Joseph did not differ from a guilt-ridden person. She didn’t feel guilty about him anymore; she even regretted feeling guilty towards him.

“Joseph, from now on, we’ll be strangers, with no connection to each other,” Charlotte said firmly, looking at Joseph and articulating each word distinctly. But contrary to her words, deep down, she had different thoughts. She wanted to walk away decisively to see Joseph’s reaction. Would he regret it? Would he care about her?

However, contrary to Charlotte’s expectations, Joseph spoke up, “That’s a good thing and it should have happened from the beginning, Charlotte.”

Charlotte looked at him, her gaze darkening slightly, her lips stiffening. A feeling of bitterness surged through her heart. She felt her heart ache.

But Charlotte tried to calm herself down and hide her emotions.

Amid the tension, Coco seized the opportunity to express her “gratitude” to Charlotte, her tone full of sarcasm. “Thank you, Charlotte, for giving Joseph freedom. So I can pursue him.”

After saying that, Coco tilted her head to look at Joseph, her eyes full of affection.

Provoked by Coco’s taunting, Charlotte became furious and thought of bitter words to belittle the person in front of her.

“Yes, because he is so ordinary that I don’t need him. I give him to you. It’s a perfect match.”

However, Coco’s smile had a knowing look. “If Joseph is ordinary, then Anthony must be much worse. Do you think you made the right choice? Enjoy it slowly,” she said solemnly, her words echoing with a subtle challenge.

The atmosphere became tense as Charlotte’s words pierced through the room like a knife.

“Anthony is much better than Joseph in every way,” Charlotte asserted, her confidence unwavering.

Amid Coco’s playful stirring, she saw an opportunity for entertainment. With mischievous eyes, she proposed a bet, her words full of intrigue. “Let’s bet,” she suggested, her tone cheerful but challenging. “Who do you think will achieve greater success in the next month: Anthony or Joseph?”

Anthony’s laughter echoed throughout the room, his confidence unwavering. “It’s like comparing a lion to an ordinary house cat,” he mocked, his voice full of superiority. Charlotte joined in, her belief unwavering as she considered Joseph to be ordinary. “Joseph is nothing compared to Anthony,” she affirmed, her gaze steady.

“Alright, alright, it seems like you’re all very confident,” Coco applauded. Her demeanor suddenly shifted from playful banter to seriousness as she said, “I’m not short of money, and I’m sure you both aren’t either, right? So I want the loser of this bet to acknowledge themselves as a blind person.”

Coco’s gaze suddenly became sharp and mocking.

“Alright, then we’ll know who the blind one is in the future,” Anthony chuckled.

Eagerly accepting the challenge, Charlotte wasted no time preparing for the upcoming battle. Determined to win, she and Rebecca returned to the prestigious business party at the Watts mansion. It was a strategic move to showcase her influence and connections in the business world.