The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 356

Chapter 356

Sean didn’t return to Jersey City until a week later.

The breeze in late April carried a hint of warmth.

Dressed in a black shirt and tailored slacks, Sean cut a tall, striking figure. Broad-shouldered and trim at the waist, he exuded sharp elegance. His handsome features were cool and reserved, and his eyes-dark and unreadable-held the stillness of a

midnight sea.

But the moment he saw Charlotte, that coldness completely melted away. In its place was a tenderness so soft, it felt like spring sunlight breaking through clouds.

Charlotte looked up and greeted him casually, assuming he was just stopping by the law firm to “check in” as usual.

“Morning, Mr. Jasper.”

Sean’s gaze briefly swept across the office, pausing for a beat on an unfamiliar face before returning to her as if nothing had happened. He handed her a box.

“Lottie, open it.”

The unfamiliar woman was Petra, a foreign bodyguard Desmond had recently hired to protect Charlotte.

Petra had a sharp bob cut, sun-kissed skin, and a lean, athletic build. She stood nearly six feet tall, all muscle and zero body fat.

She gave off a strong, grounded sense of safety-someone you instinctively trusted to handle danger.

Charlotte had placed her at the firm as a personal assistant, mostly to help with non-legal tasks. But she was paid like a full- fledged bodyguard-two million dollars a month, directly out of Desmond’s account.

Petra had been at the firm for five days now. Not only that, she had moved in with Charlotte. Wherever Charlotte went, Petra went

too. They were living together, eating together, sticking close day and night.

Charlotte glanced at the box Sean was holding.

“What is it?”

“A gift.”

Without looking up from her computer, Charlotte replied coolly, “I don’t need it.”

“You’re not even going to look at it before turning it down?”

Sean stepped closer and opened the box himself, pulling out a silk scarf.

Charlotte couldn’t help but glance over. It really was beautiful. She had to admit that he had good taste.

Sean caught that brief flicker of appreciation in her eyes. The corners of his lips lifted slightly.

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“These scarves are really popular with women. It’s a local brand from Atlantis-only sold in the capital. Most girls who visit make

sure to bring one home. The moment I saw this one, I thought of you.

Charlotte shot him a sharp look.

“Mr. Jasper sure knows a lot about what women like.”

Sean, not thinking, replied, “Lucinda recommended it.”

“Oh?” Charlotte’s tone cooled instantly. “It is a beautiful scarf. But you should give it to Lucinda then. Wouldn’t that be more

appropriate?”

At that, Sean suddenly laughed. The frost in his eyes melted in an instant, replaced by a tare, dazzling warmth.

“Are you jealous?”

His teasing voice made Charlotte immediately annoyed at herself for slipping up

Her brows drew together, and she lowered her voice.

“Of course not.”

Sean’s eyes stayed on her, warm and unhurried.

“Lucinda’s grandfather and my grandmother were siblings Technically, she’s my cousin. I’ll introduce you two someday.

Charlotte gave a snort. “No thanks. I’m not interested and it has nothing to do with me.”

Sean’s smile deepened, gentle and a little amused.

“All right, all right. No introductions. I’ll leave you to work”

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