Getting spoiled in a woman dominating world-Chapter 390: His birthday [1]

The birthday celebration was in full swing.

The hall echoed with laughter, clinking glasses, and the occasional burst of songs.

Brandon had just finished feeding a bite of cake to Dhayun, who kissed the frosting off his thumb with a soft hum, when a firm knock sounded at the front door.

*knock*

The room quieted for a moment.

"Who could that be?" Florence asked, frowning slightly. "Everyone’s already here."

Brandon stood, wiping his hands on a napkin "Let me go and check."

He walked barefoot through the hall and when he pulled open the heavy front door, cool morning air rushed in.

Charlotte was standing outside with her blonde hair loose and a little wind-tossed, wearing a soft cream coat over a simple dress.

The moment she saw him, her face lit up "Happy birthday, Kael," she said softly, then stepped forward without hesitation and wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug.

Brandon blinked in surprise, then smiled and hugged her back, burying his face in her shoulder.

"Char... you came all the way here?"

She pulled back just enough to look up at him, "Of course I did. It’s your birthday. I wouldn’t miss it."

Behind them, Eira appeared first, peeking around the corner, followed by Ravene and Florence.

Charlotte noticed them and gave a small nod "Hi, everyone."

Brandon just pulled her inside, closing the door behind her.

Elize appeared then, smiling warmly. "Come in, Char. Seems like you made it in time."

Charlotte gave a small smile "Yeah, I should have just flown here, the private jet is slow."

Upon hearing this, Brandon let out a chuckle and hugged her closer "I am glad you are here, Big Sis. Come in."

Charlotte let him guide her down the hall, and the sounds of laughter and chatter grew louder as they approached the main hall.

Brandon kept his arm loosely around Charlotte’s waist as they moved to the table, steering her to the chair beside his.

He pulled the chair out for her, then sat beside her, reaching for the cake knife again.

"First things first," he said, cutting a generous slice and plated it carefully before sliding it in front of her.

He picked up a fork, scooped a bite, and held it to her lips with a faint smile. "Open up."

Though quite embarrassed, she opened her lips and accepted the bite.

Keeping his smile, he asked "How is it?"

Her gaze softened as she looked at him and gave a nod "It’s great."

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Opening the door, Charlotte entered her room and Brandon followed her, stepping in after her.

She shrugged off her coat, draping it carefully over the back of an armchair near the window.

He stepped forward quietly and wrapped his arms around her from behind, pulling her gently against his chest.

His chin rested on her shoulder and she felt his warm breath against her neck "I missed you, Big Sis,"

Charlotte stiffened for a moment, then melted back into him.

She turned around in his arms to look at him "I missed you too, Kael," she said softly.

He hugged her closer and his arms tightened around her waist until there was no space left between them. "I’m really glad you made it to my birthday. I thought you would be busy."

Charlotte giggled under her breath "Of course I came. It’s your birthday. I wouldn’t miss it for anything."

She leaned forward and pressed a firm kiss to his cheek.

When she pulled back, her hand dipped into the pocket of her dress and withdrew something small.

A pendant with a silver chain, delicate and finely wrought, and a single emerald-green gem set in an intricate claw setting.

Brandon stared at the pendant in surprise "This..."

Charlotte took the pendant gently between her fingers and reached up, fastening the chain around his neck.

The cool metal settled against his skin as the gem rested just over his heart.

"The gem is from a rare SSS-rank Aberrant," she said quietly, adjusting the chain so it lay perfectly. "I hunted it years ago... one of the hardest fights I’ve ever had."

Her fingers lingered on the pendant, then on his chest "I’ve always wanted to give this to you on your birthday,"

She hesitated for a second before speaking "Every year, I carried it with me, thinking this would be the year I finally had the courage to give it to you."

"But things between us were not that great, so I couldn’t give it to you."

"Finally," she whispered, a relieved smile touching her lips, "I’m so glad I can give it to you."

Brandon’s hand came up to cover hers over the pendant, holding it there.

"The pendant looks beautiful."

He pulled her into another hug, burying his face in her hair, and she hugged him back just as fiercely, wrapping her arms around his neck.

They stayed like that for a long moment, breathing each other in as the pendant pressed between their hearts.

When they finally parted, Brandon’s thumb brushed her cheek and a fond smile appeared on his lips "Thank you."

Her expression softened and she spoke gently "Happy birthday, Kael,"

And this time, when she leaned in to kiss his cheek, he turned his head just enough that her lips brushed the corner of his mouth instead.

Huh? Charlotte was taken aback, and her eyes widened for a second.

But feeling the softness of his lips, her lashes trembled and she closed her eyes gently.

She leaned into him and parted her lips for him to kiss.

His hand reached the nape of her neck and his fingers slid into her loose hair.

He tilted her head with careful pressure, angling her exactly the way he wanted, making it easier for him to enjoy her lips.

Charlotte made a small, soft sound in the back of her throat and pressed closer, her hands coming up to rest against his chest.

Her lips were soft and warm, tasting just like the cake they had shared downstairs.

When they pulled back a little, Charlotte murmured with a smile "The last time we did this, I told you that... you shouldn’t do things like this."

Upon hearing this, he tilted his head and brushed his lips across her cheek "Did you? I don’t remember."

She let out a soft giggle. "You are a terrible liar..."

Looking into her green eyes, he asked "How are your other personalities doing?"

Charlotte blinked, surprise flickering across her face before she nodded slowly "Surprisingly, they are staying dormant these days... I don’t know why."

Brandon frowned slightly ’I guess, since I am giving her enough attention, the other personalities doesn’t feel the need to be in her life.’

’After all, every personality is her subconscious mind after all.’

’As Elize said, it is her suppressed desires that gave birth to her other personalities.’

’I wonder if Char is aware of that; probably not.’

His arms tightened around her waist, pulling her even closer until her body was flush against his "Then shall we take things to the bed?"

Huh?