CHAPTER 1511: CHAPTER 1511: AM I JUST SO ANNOYING TO YOU?

In the restaurant, a band played, and the slow, melodious music reached Charlotte Thompson’s ears, but it did nothing to ease the agitation in her heart.

Her hand, originally resting on the table, tightened slightly, leaving subtle marks on the tablecloth with her fingertips.

Charlotte took a deep breath, trying to keep her tone as neutral as possible:

"I think Mr. Battleson might be a bit off track. It’s Riley Group’s executive that you are collaborating with; I’m just a designer responsible for design. The phrase ’cater to their interests,’ it doesn’t need to apply to me."

Charlotte felt she had made her refusal quite clear, yet Leon Battleson, seemingly oblivious, continued to speak to Charlotte:

"What if these questions aren’t about work, but rather stem from personal curiosity?"

Charlotte felt the veins at her temples twitch a few times.

Seeing the expression on Charlotte’s face, Leon Battleson quietly curved his lips into a smile and lightly laughed: "I just think, discussing work in such a nice atmosphere is truly a waste."

Charlotte lowered her gaze, but before she could speak, the dishes they ordered began to be served one after another. Looking at the exquisite dishes before her, Charlotte had no appetite.

Compared to this, Charlotte was even less inclined to converse more with Leon Battleson, so she lowered her head, using a knife and fork to cut her steak.

As for work matters, Charlotte believed Leon Battleson would bring it up sooner or later. As long as she ignored Leon’s irrelevant questions, it would be fine.

"I originally thought Miss Thompson was gentle and polite to everyone; I didn’t expect to be the exception with you."

Leon Battleson sighed, his fingertips pressing against the edge of the tall glass, the champagne bubbles inside slowly rising and disappearing in his palm.

"Mr. Battleson, this time..."

Charlotte’s actions slightly paused, but before she could finish her words, Leon Battleson lifted his gaze.

"Do I really annoy you that much?"

With that, Leon Battleson showed an unprecedented look of distress.

This was completely different from his previous feigned pity or teasing; Leon Battleson tightly furrowed his brows, adding a touch of vulnerability to his expression as he looked at Charlotte.

Yet in the face of such Leon Battleson, Charlotte’s expression did not soften at all.

What kind of game is he playing now?

However, for some reason, Leon Battleson’s tone suddenly cooled: "Don’t look at me with that sort of gaze."

After saying these words, he chuckled dryly and turned his head away.

"Is it possible that in your eyes, I will always be that despicable person?"

Confused by Leon Battleson’s strange words, Charlotte didn’t understand why he would say such inexplicable things to her.

Leon Battleson seemed to be talking to himself, or perhaps asking Charlotte in front of him.

Seeing Charlotte fall into silence, Leon Battleson raised his hand to brush aside the strands of hair hanging over his forehead, speaking slowly:

"Justin Battleson should have mentioned some things from those years to you."

Unexpectedly, Leon Battleson suddenly shifted the topic, causing Charlotte to raise her eyes, her gaze naturally caught by Leon.

"Indeed, even if Justin hasn’t mentioned it to you, you might have investigated the matters of the Battleson Family privately; you should know something."