Secret Wealthy Marriage
Chapter 522: Kissing My Wife (8)

Chapter 522: Chapter 522: Kissing My Wife (8)

She knew why Bryan Hawkins had set up the dinner - to clear the misunderstanding caused by Phoebe Miller. A man who could go to such great lengths for a woman must be deeply in love with her.

If it were an ordinary man, it would be understandable. But Bryan Hawkins was far from ordinary. What merit did Carolline Ruiz have to be worthy of him?

"Charlotte, why do you look so menacing?" Gavin Campbell, having just poured a drink, passed by Charlotte Clark and felt a chill from her gaze.

He knew the Hospital rumors spread after Charlotte saw them online. Carolline Ruiz had forgiven Charlotte and invited her to dinner, but Charlotte’s look just now was genuinely frightening.

"Did I?" Charlotte retracted her gaze and asked.

"Perhaps I was mistaken." Gavin returned to his seat and continued laughing and joking with his colleagues.

After Gavin left, Charlotte stared at the car ahead with a thoughtful expression.

Indeed, as Charlotte had imagined, the car was filled with laughter and joy.

"By the way, Mr. Hawkins, I should tell you that the rumors at the Hospital aren’t only due to online gossip. As doctors and nurses, we’re so busy every day that we hardly have any time to go online. It was someone who deliberately spread the gossip and even embellished it."

After the laughter died down, Megan Clifton seemed to remember something and reported Charlotte’s activities to Bryan Hawkins. Carolline didn’t want to mention it, but that didn’t mean Megan could keep silent.

Regardless of Carolline giving Megan signals not to say anything, Megan simply ignored her.

Carolline knew she couldn’t stop Megan from speaking her mind, so she let her speak.

Still, Carolline didn’t think Bryan would take action against a woman, especially since there was no harm done now that the past was behind them. Or so she thought.

But she was wrong, for Bryan Hawkins was not a person to let go of grudges easily.

"Her name is Charlotte Clark. Carolline is so foolish for inviting a woman like that to dinner. It’s just asking for trouble." What upset Megan the most was having to dine with Charlotte. Megan was pregnant, and the mere sight of Charlotte nauseated her, let alone having to share a meal with her.

"It’s Charlotte?" Andy Aguirre was also surprised to learn that Charlotte was the source of the Hospital’s raging wildfire of gossip. Many people didn’t like her due to her incessant participation in spreading rumors.

"You didn’t know?" Megan playfully tapped Andy’s chest.

"Really? Despite what she’s done, you still invited her to dinner? You have a big heart." Bryan turned to Carolline and said.

"Uh... well, it’s your treat, so I didn’t want to snub her for that reason. Running into her was pure coincidence, and I had no idea she’d accept the invitation so readily." Carolline defended herself, insisting she didn’t expect Charlotte to accept the invitation so willingly. Carolline had thought her earlier attempts to distance herself would have left a lasting impression on Charlotte.

"Exactly. I don’t understand how a person like that had the audacity to accept the invitation. How shameless." Megan was incensed by people without dignity.

"Let it be. She’s already been invited." Andy tried to mediate, mainly because he didn’t want his wife to get upset. Her anger could affect their baby, making the child irritable once born.

Bryan didn’t argue further, implicitly agreeing to let it slide.

When they arrived at the hotel, it indeed turned out to be the luxurious Emperory Hotel. Everyone getting out of the car gaped at the lavish décor in awe.

"Mrs. Hawkins, can we become VIP members of the Emperory? The membership discounts are quite significant here." The moment Carolline alighted from the car, she was surrounded by the women, eager to ask questions.

They were too intimidated to ask Mr. Hawkins directly, but since Carolline was the Lady Boss, they figured she could make decisions on her own, couldn’t she?

To become a VIP of the Emperory, they needed to spend a specific amount that they didn’t have the financial capacity to spare. Hence, they wanted to use Carolline’s connection.

Carolline felt awkward. Although she was Mrs. Hawkins, the assets belonged to the Hawkins Family—not just her husband, but also William and Camelia Hawkins, as well as the many Hawkins Family staff members.

Before Carolline could respond, another nurse spoke up.

"You? Even with a VIP membership, your salary wouldn’t cover more than a few visits."

"Hey, you - don’t ruin my spirits." The nurse’s face turned red as she retorted in embarrassment.

Everyone laughed, and Carolline joined in, feeling relieved that she didn’t have to answer the question.

"Don’t worry. After dinner, each of you will get a VIP card with an 85% discount." Bryan got out of the car, tossed the car keys to the hotel staff, and provided Carolline with reassurance.

"Long live Mr. Hawkins!" All present cheered.

How could they not celebrate? To get even the most basic membership card at the Emperory, one needed to spend at least $50,000, which entitled them to only a 5% discount. Subsequent upgrades would follow a cumulative amount spent, with the second level offering a 10% discount and the third tier an 85% discount, accessible only after spending a total of $200,000.

For these average folks, they could only dream of such indulgence.

And now, without having to spend a cent, they all could become third-tier VIP members at the Emperory Hotel, thanks to Carolline. Their happiness knew no bounds.

"It’s no big deal. You’re all my dear wife’s colleagues - just take good care of her in the future." Unashamedly, Bryan publicly displayed his love for Carolline.

Carolline felt dizzy, while Megan behind her smiled on her behalf and kept an eye on someone in the crowd: Charlotte Clark. Her expression was far from pleased, as their nursing salaries only allowed them to dine at the Emperory maybe once a year.

Carolline’s success - once again – fueled Charlotte’s jealousy.

When Carolline had invited her, Charlotte wasn’t naïve enough to think it was a genuine offer. But in order to make Carolline feel uncomfortable, she agreed. And as she had expected, she saw Carolline’s expression change upon her acceptance.

However, in the end, it was Charlotte who was left feeling humiliated, while Carolline enjoyed the adoration of everyone present.