Chapter 49 Charles's Plan

• CHARLES
• Dinner tasted like ash on my tongue. Even the wine, which I usually loved, felt like it was burning acid each time I swallowed.
• Despite all my best efforts, despite all the hints Isabella and I had dropped, Felix and Mila had managed to get engaged. And judging from the stupid heart-eyes she had whenever she looked at him, Mila was more than happy with this arrangement. The girl might even be in love with my stupid brother.