CHAPTER 1538: CHAPTER 1538: MY RUMOR WITH MR. BATTLESON

Although Charlotte Thompson didn’t have a good impression of Riley Thompson, she really found it difficult to keep a cold demeanor while looking at a face so similar to her own.

Seeing Charlotte’s movement, Riley didn’t respond immediately. Her gaze first fell on Charlotte’s face, her eyes reflecting emotions that were inexplicable to Charlotte.

Upon noticing Riley’s lack of action afterward, Charlotte was about to lower her hand when Riley took the handkerchief from her, creating an awkward moment for both.

Riley’s fingers were very cold, and when she took the handkerchief, she inevitably brushed against Charlotte.

Charlotte instinctively lowered her head and noticed a small scar in the web of Riley’s thumb, a discovery that seemed to remind Charlotte of something, causing her brow to twitch slightly.

Riley wiped her coffee-stained fingertips with the handkerchief, but didn’t bother with the stains on her clothes. Instead, she opened her mouth, not to thank Charlotte, but to give a somewhat embarrassing chuckle.

"If you want to laugh, then just laugh."

As she spoke, Riley lightly bit her somewhat pale lip, her gaze not on Charlotte but staring at the corridor wall.

Thus, it was unclear whether Riley didn’t realize or felt inner embarrassment, causing her to bite her lower lip harder until a white mark appeared.

Charlotte was drawn from her thoughts by Riley’s words, letting her arm fall without revealing her inner emotions through her voice.

"Why would I laugh at you?"

"Or rather... seeing me like this now, you must feel relieved."

Originally intending to tuck her hair behind her ear, Riley hurriedly lowered her hand upon seeing the stain on her sleeve.

"Miss Thompson must have seen the things online, right? About the rumors between me and Mr. Battleson..."

When Riley mentioned Justin Battleson, Charlotte quickly interrupted her: "In reality, nothing happened; it was just a misunderstanding, not even a rumor."

Charlotte’s words left Riley momentarily stunned, and she squinted slightly, something fleeting flashed through her clear pupils but vanished too quickly for Charlotte to catch.

However, Riley’s subsequent words caused Charlotte’s brow to furrow slightly.

"Yet, Miss Thompson, you must be quite angry, right? After all, it’s disgusting to see one’s fiancé with another woman, no matter the circumstances."

Riley’s tone made it sound as if she deeply understood her own statement.

"So, Miss Riley did it on purpose?" Charlotte’s voice finally showed some fluctuation.

Noticing Charlotte’s reaction, Riley lowered her head, her voice soft as if putting herself in a weaker position.

"Miss Thompson, you know, sometimes I really hate this face of mine." As she spoke, Riley raised her palm to caress her cheek.

"I never imagined there would be someone in the world who looks so similar to me. I entered the entertainment industry for my dreams, but I never expected to meet someone like you, Miss Thompson..."

This time, Charlotte didn’t respond but quietly watched Riley before her, waiting to hear what she would say next.