Before heading out, Charlie felt a mix of hesitation and reluctance.


    He was unsure how to handle a fiery and assertive girl like Loreen. He didn’t want to hurt her feelings, but more importantly, he wanted to stay loyal to ire.


    Right now, he was caught in aplete dilemma.


    Charlie worried that during the hot springs getaway, Loreen might confess her feelings for him again, or perhaps even make an even bolder move.


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    As they made their way downstairs, they spotted Loreen peeking her head out of a Mercedes-Benz. She called out, “Charlie, please put the luggage in the trunk and hop in the back with me! Let ire sit up front and chat with me on the way!”


    “Sure!” Charlie replied, nodding as he loaded the luggage into the trunk and squeezed into the back seat.


    Once seated, Loreen turned around and gave him a shy wink.


    Charlie, pretending not to notice, stretched and said, “Ah, I’m so tired. I didn’t sleep wellst night, so I’m going to catch some Zs.”


    With that, he closed his eyes and feigned sleep.


    Loreen felt a twinge of disappointment at his reaction, understanding his reasons but unable to voice her feelings with ire present. She had anticipated Charlie’s cold and indifferent demeanor, but that didn’t deter her; she wasmitted to pursuing him. She felt no guilt, as she was aware that ire and Charlie had not fully consummated their marriage.<fn2399> Newest update provided by Find_Novel(.</fn2399>


    Loreen started the car and drove toward the outskirts. After about an hour, they arrived at the base of a stunning mountain, and soon after, they reached the entrance of Champs Elys Resort.


    Champs Elys Hot Springs is the only natural hot springs resort in Aurous Hill, located at the foot of Mount Lanris. The resort boasts several natural geothermal hot springs, and the Shangri-La Group has acquired the hot springs and the entire mountain to develop Champs Elys Resort.


    This resort is known for its high prices, offering exceptional services and amenities, making it a destination primarily for the wealthy.


    Despite the costs, the rooms are in high demand. Visitors not onlye from Aurous Hill but also from surrounding cities, all eager to experience the remarkable hot springs.


    Today being the weekend, the resort was particrly bustling, with parking spots in high demand.


    Behind the wheel, Loreen navigated the parking lot several times before finally spotting an avable space. Excited, she scanned her surroundings to ensure no one was eyeing the spot and quickly drove toward it.


    She adjusted the car and prepared to back in. Just as she was about to park, a Maserati sped toward them!


    The Maserati drifted sharply around the corner, racing toward the very spot Loreen was aiming for. Panic surged through her, and she couldn’t hit the brakes in time, causing her car to continue reversing.


    With a loud, shrill screech, the back of Loreen’s car scraped against the Maserati’s side.


    Regaining herposure, Loreen stopped the car and frowned, eximing, “What on earth? Were they actually trying to steal my spot? That’s incredibly rude! Don’t they understand the concept of firste, first-served?”


    At that moment, a young man d in a shy leather jacket and sporting a greasy hairstyle emerged from the Maserati.


    His expression darkened as he noticed the scratch on his car!


    Seething with rage, he approached Loreen’s vehicle and banged on the window, shouting, “Are you freaking blind? Can’t you see I was about to park here? Damn it, you’ve scratched my brand new car! Get out of the car now, you jerk!”