Chapter 234
That day, Charlotte got a call from her law firm’s managing partner, Tim Long.
“Charlotte,” Tim said cheerfully, “I heard you play golf?”
Charlotte paused, trying to remember who might have said that. Then it hit her that it was on the onboarding for she had filled out herself. Under hobbies and Interests, she had written golf.
“Yes, I do,” she replied. “Why?”
Tim chuckled. “We’ve got a big client–Mr. Lloyd from TH Corporation. He’s a golf enthusiast. I’ve scheduled a game with him on the eighteenth at Royal Golf Club in South City, I want you to come with me.”
Charlotte figured that as long as she was going with her boss, nothing too unexpected would happen. She agreed. “Sure thing, Mr. Long.”
“Mr. Lloyd has a few cases he’s looking to sign out, and if we land the deal, you’ll get a 20% commission Charlotte, I know your family’s well–off and you probably don’t care about the money, but as lawyers, we need experience–especially in negotiation. You can’t practice that just sitting behind a desk”
It was no secret at the firm that Charlotte came from the wealthy Riley family. Tim had obviously heard the rumors too.
“I understand, Mr. Long.”
“Great, Get ready. I’ll have my assistant book your flight”
“Thank you”
After hanging up, Charlotte glanced at the calendar on her desk
January 13.
Thirteen days bad passed since New Year’s Eve.
She hadn’t seen Sean since then–not even once.
She had buried herself in work ever since, trying to stay as busy as possible. Because the moment she slowed down, the memories would hit her. And missing him hurt too much
Everywhere she turned, entertainment news was filled with Sean and Lucinda’s rumored relationship.
darlotte hadn’t gone out of her way to follow the gossip, but it was hard to avoid. Colleagues in the office were always chatting about them in passing. “Did you guys see the Lending tople? Lucinda Lambert and the paper heir went on vacation together. They look so good together–total eye candy!” “My queen Lucinda? Of course she’s stunning! She’s the top female star in the whole industry! No one else could possibly match Sean Jasper like she does.” “Hey, Lon’t Charlotte from the Riley family? Theard she almost gut engaged to him once
“Yeah, that’s true! They used to date. I even saw him picking her up outside the firm once. He’s even better looking in person!”
“What? Seriously? Charlotte and Sean Jasper were a thing?”
“shhli–kep your voice down! Don’t let her hear you……..”
Charlotte stood frozen in the doorway of the break room, a cup in her hand. She had heard every word, but said nothing with a quiet sigh, she tumed and walked
walked past a glant LED billboard in the city and saw Lucinda’s tare smiling down at her, Charlotte couldn’t help but stop So this is the kind of woman be likes,” she thought. “The kind of beauty that’s bold and unapologetic. A woman who smiles with effortless charm, full of confidence and flirtation Sirking, seductive and Impossible to ignore.”
Soon, it was time for the business trip
As they passed through first class, she caught a sudden glimpse of the face she had been trying so hard to forget.
Sean was seated in a black coat, elegant and composed, his eyes tiard on the laptop in front of him.
Sending someone’s gaze, Sean looked up from his screen and locked eyes with Charlotte.
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