Chapter 525: Chapter 525: Can't Go Home

After the ordeal, Charlotte hurried off to the dinner party, but by the time she arrived, it was almost over, and people had already begun to leave. As she stood at the entrance of the private room, those who came out greeted her, and she nodded with a slight smile.

Seeing that almost everyone had left, Charlotte thought, "I didn't get to eat and I feel so bad for Wendy. Maybe I should go in and settle the bill."

So she went in and found Wendy sitting at the table.

Charlotte stopped in surprise. Wendy, who had been staring into space, quickly stood up and greeted her, "Charlotte, you finally made it!"

Charlotte laughed awkwardly, "Wendy, I'm so sorry! I got stuck in traffic on my way here and... encountered some unpleasant things..."

Charlotte explained to Wendy what had happened on the road and sighed, "Ah... it was a close call..."