Chapter 492

Taking advantage of Julian's momentary pause, Charlotte yanked her hand free and delivered a sharp, stinging slap across his face.

Pain shot through him, and his reflex was to grab her, to retaliate. But then he caught sight of her reddened eyes, glistening with unshed tears, and that urge—the desire for revenge—was instantly suppressed.

"Disgusting? And you… after all this time approaching me, do