While Charlie had long since gotten used to Elaine and Jacob's bizarre marriage, being near the heart of the storm still took a toll on his senses—to the point that he felt physically sick.

Leaving right away was therefore his best solution.

Once he left, however, he realized he didn't have anywhere to go.

Champs Elys was quite far, and it would take a lot of time.

As he started to feel bored stiff, he remembered Vera for some reason and called her.

Once Vera answered, she quickly asked in curiosity, "To what do I owe the pleasure? Lunch, perhaps?"

Charlie chuckled. "Since you've put it that way… I haven't eaten either, so lunch it is!"

Vera giggled. "Come over to my place, then. It's cold outside, and I was just lighting up a hot pot. I'll have Madam Marilyn prepare an additional portion."

"Okay!" Charlie agreed to it without hesitation. "I can return her car too. Just wait, I'll be right there!"

Once he hung up, he got on the Rolls Roycs he had borrowed from Scarlet Pinnacl