Elsie's heart skipped a beat and she quickly stood up. Charlie's words took her by surprise, and she only reacted when she heard the latter part clearly. She began to put on her high heels as she calmly replied, "Mr. Gardner, are you so bored as to poke your nose into other's private affairs?"
Charlie was very dissatisfied with her answer. He reached out and held her chin, forcing her to look into his eyes. "Do you think it's appropriate to leave your husband and son, going out and flirting with another man?"
Elsie sneered. "I have a clear conscience and nothing to fear. Anyway, what right do you have to question me?"
Charlie was almost driven mad by the mockery in her eyes. He exerted force in his hand, and Elsie couldn't help crying out in pain. But he didn't let go. "Elsie, why are
