The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 2105

The next day.

Early morning.

Charlotte's biological clock naturally woke her up. She lazily lifted her eyelids, a few faint red veins tracing the whites of her eyes.

Used to having someone beside her, she hadn't slept well at all last night, waking up several times in the middle of the night.

Kenneth's award ceremony was scheduled for three in the afternoon. There were still five or six hours until it began.

After freshening up, Charlotte threw on a set of casual, comfortable clothes. She tucked her smooth, long hair behind her ears and pulled on a black baseball cap, concealing most of her exquisitely beautiful face.

The moment she stepped out the door, she ran into Shirley and Stella.

"Charlotte."

Seeing her, Shirley instantly bounded over, affectionately linking arms with her and resting her chin on Charlotte's shoulder. She asked with a bright smile, "Let's go grab breakfast together."

"Mhm."

Charlotte pinched her cheek. Just as she spoke, Kenneth and Andrew emerged from another room.

Consequently, the seating arrangement at breakfast became incredibly awkward.

Charlotte sat in the middle, with Shirley and Emily flanking her on either side. Their respective boyfriends hovered right beside them, attentively serving them food and feeding them.

Tsk.

Being the lonely third wheel was sure shining a bright spotlight on her solitude.

"I'm full."

Putting down her silverware, Charlotte unlocked her phone and dialed Anthony's number.

It connected quickly, but it was Hans who answered.

"Ma'am, Anthony is in a meeting. It's not convenient for him to take a call right now."

"A meeting?" Charlotte checked the time, furrowing her brows slightly. "At this hour, it's the middle of the night back home. He's still in a meeting?"

"..."

Hans's nerves instantly tightened, but he replied calmly, "Yes, the contract is critical, and the other party is dragging their feet."

He's pushing himself too hard!

"That's good then." Emily smiled. Noticing that Charlotte had her eyes closed and seemed to be resting, she didn't dare speak too loudly to disturb her.

The two girls reached a tacit understanding, lowering their voices as they earnestly watched the stage.

The ceremony was more than halfway over. Numerous film and television awards had been handed out, and they were finally entering the music segment.

Even though she already knew that Kenneth had won, when the presenter stood on stage holding the envelope and delivered the news with humorous flair, Emily's breathing grew rapid.

"Kenneth—"

As the winner's name was announced, Emily and Shirley jumped up in unison, cheering and screaming at the top of their lungs.

Amidst thunderous applause, Kenneth—looking incredibly handsome in a sharp white suit—slowly walked onto the stage under the dazzling spotlight.

The track he performed today was his award-winning song, 'Black'.

As the rhythm kicked in, the entire venue instantly quieted down.

"Kenneth looks so handsome today."

Shirley tugged at Emily's sleeve, so excited she was practically squealing, pouring on the praise. "Your boyfriend is seriously so good-looking."