After Charlotte hung up, Sean said casually, “Don't worry about your friends' hotel bill—I've comped everything for them.”Charlotte shook her head. “Oh no, I can't let you do that. They were out with me last night to keep me company. I should be the one thanking them. It’s only right they get treat
It was the height of summer. Flowers were in full bloom, vibrant and competing for attention. Butterflies danced among the petals, the whole scene as beautiful as a painting.After drying her hair, Sean brought Charlotte downstairs for lunch.The dining table was already set. The dishes were still s
“Fine, she won,” Sean thought.In that moment, every principle he held crumbled. He was completely and utterly defeated.Sean reached up and tapped on the privacy divider.The driver understood immediately. He turned off the main road, guiding the car down a quiet, secluded lane. A few minutes later
Sean lowered his gaze and asked in a soft, magnetic voice, “Do you want a kiss?”Charlotte turned her head slightly to glance at the driver, then pressed her lips together. “No.”Sean reached out and gently tapped the tip of her nose. “Say you do. Be good.”She lifted her eyes to meet his. Those alm
Charlotte was completely drunk, barely conscious, but she still instinctively nestled closer into Sean’s arms and mumbled softly, “Mmm… feels nice.”Sean held her carefully. As her head came to rest against his chest, the quiet sobs and murmurs faded away. She grew completely still.His gaze softene
Later, when the police investigation concluded, Charlotte gave Jenny and Sophie a general rundown of what had happened.So while they didn’t know every detail, they were aware of the situation involving the illegitimate son from the Jasper family.When Jenny brought it up, Charlotte nodded. “Yes. Th