MY EX WANTS ME BACK

Chapter 5

Erika's Pov

I can't help but feel angry at Charles. What right does he have to mention what connection we have? Didn't it occur to him that I no longer want any connection with him since he cheated on me?

"He knows everything about me, including what you did to me before, Mr. Evans," I replied to Charles and then gave David a sweet smile.

"I know about Erika's past relationship, Mister Evans. I accept who and whatever she is. And with my help, she has moved on from her painful past relationship with you," David frankly said to Charles with a serious expression on his face. "If you will excuse us, I will just introduce Erika to my friends and acquaintances present at the party. And by the way, it's nice to meet you, Mister Charles Evans."

David smiled at me, then pulled me away and left Charles.

"I heard you're looking for investors for your big project."

David and I both stopped walking when we heard what Charles said. It seems he already knows that we're looking for investors for our latest project. David and I exchanged glances. If Evans Industry becomes our investor, I'm willing to set aside my past grudge against him. Wilson Company needs an investor right now.

David and I seemed to understand each other as we turned back to Charles at the same time.

"You're right, Mr. Evans. We are indeed looking for investors for our project. Are you willing to invest in this project?" David answered to Charles. "I'm sure, you will gain big for this project."

"Well, let me hear the details about your project first," Charles replied with a serious face and in a business-like tone.

I let David do the talking and provide the necessary details that the potential investor needed to know about our project.

"That's our plan, Mister Evans. Not only will businessmen benefit from this project but all citizens as well. And I am sure that even other countries will be interested in the app that will be launched," David concluded his long explanation to Charles.

Charles shakes his head. "I see the great potential for this project to become successful. And I'm willing to cooperate with you to make it happen."

I was pleased when I heard what Charles said to David. Evan Industry is a huge company and earns millions every month. It won't be a big loss to the company's earnings if they become an investor in our project.

"That's good to hear, Mister Evans. I will send the other details of this project to your office and I will also prepare the contract for our contract signing," David happily replied.

I don't understand why I suddenly felt nervous about the cooperation between David's company and Charles's company. It feels like we made the wrong decision in accepting Evans Industry as an investor. But I can't tell David what I feel because I see how happy he is that we finally found an investor for our project. I just let out a secret sigh to express the anxiety I'm feeling.

"Please call me, Charles, and allow me to call you David," Charles said to David before glancing at me. "You can also call me Charles just like how you called me before," he added with a smile.

"I'm sorry but I prefer to call you formally, Mister Evans. We're not friends but business partners only. It's better to keep things formal for professionalism," I answered him seriously. But the truth is, I wanted to convey the message that he should not cross the line I set between us. If he thinks he can talk to me like before because we will be business partners, he is mistaken. Business is business.

The smile on Charles' lips suddenly disappeared when he heard what I said. David noticed the sudden change in the mood of the person in front of him, so he quickly grabbed Charles' attention, who was now frowning.

"I hope to have a smooth cooperation with you, Charles." David smiled as he extended his hand to Charles for a handshake. But Charles did not accept David's hand. He didn't even glance at David's outstretched hand because he still kept staring at me.

I felt pity for David because he was already embarrassed, not only in front of me but also in the eyes of the guests watching us. I took David's hand that he was extending to Charles and squeezed it slightly before I seriously spoke to the latter.

"I hope that you won't change your decision just like before, Mister Evans. Please don't back out as an investor in our project." After saying that to Charles, I pulled David away. I brought him in front of the buffet table without looking back at Charles. "I'm sorry about that, David. I didn't know he was that rude. Or maybe I was blinded by love before that's why I didn't notice his behavior."

"Don't worry, Erika. Although I'm a bit offended, I could endure that small thing for the sake of my company," he answered me with a smile. "And I think he will keep his word when it comes to business. I saw that he was genuinely interested in our project while I was talking to him earlier."

I just nodded at him. I hope Charles doesn't back out like he did to me before.

We were in front of the food, so we took some and looked for a table to sit at. We didn't talk about Charles anymore because David saw that my mood was ruined whenever our topic returned to that man.

We were in the middle of eating when suddenly, a beautiful woman approached us.

"Excuse me, Mister Wilson. My husband wants to meet you. Is it okay if you come with me now?" the woman politely asked David, then she looked at me. "Do you mind?"

I quickly shook my head and smiled. If I'm not mistaken, this woman is the wife of a millionaire who owns a famous chain of gas stations chain over the country. It's good that David meets many business people to expand his connections.

"Excuse me, Erika. I won't be long," said David before joining the woman at the table where her husband and some friends, all millionaires, were sitting.

I quietly finished the food on my plate. When I looked around to call a waiter, I saw Charles talking to a beautiful woman while standing near the long table where various drinks were placed. I raised an eyebrow when I saw the woman stroke Charles' arm. Obviously, she's flirting with him. And it seemed that Charles liked it because he just let the woman do it.

"Womanizer," I whispered angrily. I immediately averted my gaze because Charles might catch me looking at them and think something else.

I picked up my glass of wine, finished it, then stood up and went to the women's comfort room. When I came out of the comfort room, I was surprised to see Charles standing about two meters away from the door.

I pretended not to see him and planned to just pass by him. But as I passed, he suddenly blocked my way, so I had no choice but to talk with him.

"Let's talk, Erika," Charles said to me in a pleading voice.

"I think it would be better if you talked to David about the project, Mister Evans," I replied coldly. I was about to turn my back on him but he held my arm. Annoyed, I faced him again. "What do you want, Mister Evans?" I asked him, raising my voice a bit.

Charles looked at me seriously. "What if I tell you that I want you back, Erika? Will you give me a second chance to make up for the things I did to you in the past?"