The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 392

Chapter 392

Desmond’s reaction was mild. He only responded with a noncommittal “Mm” and said nothing else.

Xena couldn’t figure out what that “Mm” meant.

Was he displeased with Scott?

Or had he already started to accept him?

This time, both Desmond and Xena happened to be home when Scott stopped by the Riley estate.

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Scott had been raised well. He never showed up empty–handed. Every visit, he brought a thoughtful gift. But until now, Desmond and Xena had never been home at the same time to receive him.

Scott greeted Desmond politely and handed over what he had prepared: two bottles of vintage wine and a round of premium aged tea.

He had done his homework. Desmond didn’t smoke, but he enjoyed tea and occasionally liked a drink.

A housekeeper accepted the gifts. Desmond gave them a quick glance, and a faint look of approval flickered in his eyes. But just faintly.

He wasn’t going to hand over his precious daughter just because of a few nice gifts.

“You’re very thoughtful,” Desmond said politely.

Xena, however, was warmer and more welcoming. She smiled and said, “Scott, you really didn’t have to bring anything. We’re just happy to see you.”

Scott returned her smile, calm and gracious. “It’s nothing. I’m happy to.”

Jodie spotted Tiana and ran over eagerly to grab her hand. “Tiana, come play in my

Tiana smiled brightly. “Okay, Jodie!”

room!”

The two little girls headed upstairs while Charlotte and Scott sat down on the living room couch.

A housekeeper brought over tea and a plate of sliced fruit. “Mr. Lucas, please enjoy.”

“Thank you,” he said.

Charlotte turned to him. “You mentioned you had a case you wanted to discuss. Let’s go over it now.”

Scott nodded. “Sure.”

As the two of them began reviewing the case, their attention turned focused and professional.

Desmond didn’t interrupt. He glanced at them once, then quietly headed to the tea room. Xena also left the room, glancing back one last time.

In her heart, she couldn’t help but think, “They really do look good together. If only Lottie could let go of Sean and give Scott a real chance.”

Back at the law firm, Charlotte finally felt like herself again.

After more than a month recovering in the hospital, she could finally return to work. During that time, several of her cases had gone to trial, and other lawyers had to cover them.

Even when she asked friends to bring her files from the office, no one agreed. No matter how much she insisted, they all told her the same thing: rest, recover, and stop worrying about work.

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When Scott visited her in the hospital, he even joked, “Relax. Therm hasn’t collapsed just because you’ve been out for a month. Everyone has cases–we’re not starving.”

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