Megan called out to Sean.“Sean, what a coincidence. Are you here to see Charlotte too? Is it about the company’s lawsuit?”Megan and Charlotte had become friends. Ever since Charlotte saved her during that incident, Megan had been deeply grateful. As they got to know each other better, Megan found
Sean slowly opened his eyes and released Charlotte from the kiss.She was still catching her breath, her dazed eyes meeting his. His dark, bottomless gaze felt like it could swallow her whole.His voice was low and lazy, tinged with satisfaction. “Yeah… definitely sweet. But you’re sweeter.”Charlot
Out on the grasslands, Charlotte and Sean kissed for a long time.It had been so long since they’d shared anything this intimate. In their everyday interactions, both had been trying hard to suppress their feelings, keeping everything just beneath the surface.But after days of restraint, their long
The next morning, Charlotte got up early.After breakfast at the hotel, she planned to head out to the lake just outside town.In the parking lot, Sean turned to Petra, who stood expressionless beside him. “You can head back. Nothing’s going to happen with me here.”Petra’s voice was calm and flat.
Sean had his back to Charlotte and hadn’t noticed her arrival.The woman approaching him had flawless makeup, a tall figure, and striking features. She was objectively attractive.“Hey, handsome,” she said with a flirtatious smile, flashing her phone. “Want to exchange numbers?”Sean was still on th
Although the dinner invitation was just a pretense for Sean to see Charlotte, they did end up discussing work. Several of Jasper Corporation’s other cases hadn’t gone to trial yet, and Charlotte brought them up over the meal.Sean gave a quiet chuckle. “Lottie, are you really bringing up legal strat