novelraw Chapter 266 - 164 Can only get bigger, not smaller
Chapter 266 - 164 Can only get bigger, not smaller
Did she really hear a woman’s voice just now? But the voice was a bit delicate and soft, it probably wasn’t a scream from falling, right?
The housekeeper leaned against the door, listening carefully, then waved his hand, dismissing everyone.
This kind of situation probably isn’t the right time to interrupt.
He knew the young master’s temper and character. If they intruded unwisely, there’s no telling what the consequences might be. Just knocking on the door was already a mistake.
Besides, with the young master in the room, how could he possibly let the young mistress fall?
The meaningful look on the housekeeper’s face made a few servants exchange knowing glances and understanding smiles, then they tiptoed quietly down the stairs.
Who knows how much time passed, but Charlotte was still lounging languidly on the sofa, feeling the warm breeze of the hairdryer gently blowing from above her head.
The man’s long fingers played with her soft, silky black hair, considerately drying her recently washed, damp locks.
His fingers wove through her scalp, gently massaging and stroking, making her eyes almost close in delight. His skill was truly no less than that of a high-end salon’s shampooist.
A pair of glistening eyes sneaked a peek at Atlas Hallow’s handsome and resolute profile. He was smiling contentedly, meticulously drying her hair as if he were handling a very important task.
His thin lips gently pressed together, his chin clean and showing a solid jawline. Her gaze traveled slowly from his face to his firm abs; having just showered, he was wearing only a towel, his upper body still bare. His healthy, deep-toned skin glistened temptingly in the light, with solid, smooth muscles that made women want to scream in excitement...
"Don’t you have work?" Charlotte’s voice was lazy and husky, yet sweet like light osmanthus wine.
What time is it? Being late is not something he does.
Charlotte’s hand, as if tempted, gently glided over his abs. Under her fingertips was a very unique texture, like hard steel wrapped in soft velvet. After all, she’s just an ordinary woman. Seeing a man with such a great body only made her imagination go wild and her heart race. This reaction was as natural as a knee-jerk reflex, right?
Atlas ruffled her hair, having already dried it. He turned off the hairdryer’s buzzing sound.
He couldn’t resist giving her cheek a light kiss, looking at Charlotte’s radiant little face: "Mrs. Hallow, I’ve already started my vacation. You really don’t care enough about your husband and deserve a... punishment."
Charlotte looked at him in disbelief, her rosy lips slightly parted, her voice a bit surprised: "You actually have a vacation? Annual leave?" How could he possibly have any vacation? Atlas Hallow is the kind of man who wishes to use one day as two. How could he have a vacation?
Atlas’s smile deepened: "Of course I do, why not? I’ve accumulated a lot of leave, and I can use it as I please." Although he holds the largest share in Hallow Clan, he’s essentially just a high-level employee working for the board and shareholders, so it’s not impossible for him to take regular leave. Before, there was nothing else that made him want to use his leave. But now, returning to the Hallow Family on the first day, and with the new year approaching, he didn’t want Charlotte to be uncomfortable at the Hallow Family. So he simply took annual leave. Fortunately, many things could be handled by Daniel Parker first.
He promised Charlotte that after the new year, he’d let her return to work at Hallow Clan, so these days he wanted to spend as much time with her as possible.
"So, how do you feel about my decision? Are you satisfied?" He had never thought about taking time off for any woman before; Charlotte is the first and probably the last.
Charlotte smiled and stretched out her arm, hooking it around his neck to give him a light kiss on the lips.
"Thank you, Mr. Hallow..." Having him accompany her at the Hallow Family makes Charlotte truly feel relaxed.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t know how to face her father-in-law and mother-in-law, or Flix Hallow and Kinsley Lee. Everything about the Hallow Family was originally strange, making her uncomfortable. But when Atlas Hallow said he’d take vacation to accompany her, all those strange things seemed to vanish into thin air.