A Life Beyond Limits (Jack Holland) novel Chapter 626

And Charlotte pointed out the location of the study.

Watching Jack walk away, her cheeks flushed. But when she glanced down at herself, she smiled with pride.

Inside the study, he wandered around, easing the awkwardness of being questioned by Charlotte.

The room carried a faint sandalwood fragrance. Deep mahogany bookshelves, desks, and dark glass exuded a solemn atmosphere. Even the sunlight filtering in felt crisp and cool.

There was a locked cabinet in the study. Aside from some outdated internal reference materials, it likely held a trove of important documents.

Of course, Jack wasn't reckless enough to pry it open. As he read through "Das Kapital", he suddenly heard footsteps approaching the doorway.

Turning, he saw Charlotte standing at the entrance.

She held a cup of coffee and smiled. "Here, have a cup of coffee. Otherwise, people might say I'm a poor host."

He accepted the cup. At that moment, she stood in a patch of sunlight. Her pupils shimmered gold-brown, and a faint, downy glow touched her skin.

It was unlike her, but she said, "I've noticed that you haven't been asking me to hang out at college much these days."

Jack hadn't expected her to be so direct. Flustered, he replied, "That's not true. I've just been busy. But thanks again for helping me translate that book."

"Compared to what you've done for me, that was nothing. Besides, it helped improve my Kranish," Charlotte said, sounding slightly displeased.

Noticing that he had lowered his head back to his book, her eyes gleamed mischievously. She suddenly asked, "I heard that you and your girlfriend have broken up. Is that why you're so bummed out?"

"A little," he admitted, then looked up in surprise. "How did you know?"

"As your friend, of course I'd know about this! Did you assume everyone's as heartless as you?" Charlotte shot him a glare. "You've been so distracted. Was she really that great?"

"She was," he answered honestly. A pang of pain flickered in his chest at the mention of Bella.

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