Sebastian had meticulously planned every detail of their honeymoon, eager to spend quality time with Charlotte and hoping this vacation would strengthen their bond. He felt a growing sense of excitement as the day of their departure approached. Though initially hesitant, Charlotte eventually agreed to the trip, and everything seemed perfect.One evening, as they were finishing dinner, Charlotte's phone rang. She glanced at the screen and saw it was George. Excusing herself, she answered the call in the living room. Sebastian, clearing the table, could hear snippets of the conversation through the door."George, what happened?" Charlotte asked, concern evident in her voice.Sebastian couldn't make out George's response, but he heard Charlotte say, "I understand. I'll be there as soon as possible."Moments later, Charlotte returned to the dining room, her expression troubled."Sebastian," she began hesitantly, "I need to talk to you. Something important has come up, and I won't be able
The moment Charlotte left home, she disappeared for several days. During this time, Sebastian's doubts and anger grew more intense. Every day, he wondered why Charlotte had left so suddenly. Why hadn't she told him the real reason? These questions poisoned his mind.A few days later, Nathan came to Sebastian's office to report the findings of his investigation."Sir, Charlotte has been going to the hospital daily," Nathan said."The hospital? What is she doing at the hospital?" Sebastian's frown deepened, and his unease grew stronger.Nathan hesitated momentarily before continuing, "George is staying at that same hospital."This sentence hit Sebastian like a sharp knife, stabbing directly into his heart. His eyes burned with anger. "So she's been visiting George every day? I knew it!"Sebastian's voice was filled with anger and disappointment. He couldn't accept that Charlotte had abandoned their honeymoon for George. He felt betrayed, and his frustration and suspicion made it impossi
Sebastian had been waiting for several days, hoping that Charlotte would come to explain everything. However, when he returned home every night, Charlotte had not yet come back. And every morning, as he prepared to leave, Charlotte was already gone. He couldn't comprehend why the person in the hospital was so important to her, important enough to neglect their newly begun married life.Their marriage was supposed to be a honeymoon period, but now it felt devoid of any sense of newlywed bliss. Sebastian felt lost and lonely, filled with questions and resentment towards Charlotte. He began to contemplate their marriage contract.Initially, he had agreed to the marriage contract because something about Charlotte fascinated him. Her independence, confidence, and talent deeply attracted him. However, now he finds that choosing a contractual relationship might have been the right decision. At least this way, he could maintain some distance and rationality in the face of uncertainty and disa
The previous night's argument left Charlotte restless, and she tossed and turned until she hardly slept. At dawn, she got up early, intending to prepare breakfast for Sebastian and use the opportunity to have a heartfelt conversation to resolve their misunderstandings.However, when she entered the kitchen, she found the dining table empty—Sebastian had already left. Her mood grew heavier, sensing the growing distance between them.In the following days, Charlotte took time off to deal with her mentor's situation. Finally, after resolving her mentor's medical issues, she returned to the office. To her surprise, Nathan was not there.Charlotte looked around and finally encountered a colleague. She asked, "Where's Nathan? Where did he go?"The colleagues, hearing her question, exchanged knowing glances. One of them, who usually didn't interact much with Charlotte, sneered, "Charlotte, aren't you the boss's favourite? How come you don't know he's on a business trip?"Charlotte was taken
In the break room, the weight of those words crashed into Charlotte like a tidal wave. Her ears were filled with a deafening disbelief as she rushed back to her desk, her hands trembling uncontrollably. She fumbled to open her laptop, desperate for any shred of information that could confirm or deny what she had just heard.A few pictures of Sebastian and an elegant Parisian socialite having dinner together appeared on the screen. They looked intimate, almost like a couple. A wave of heartache and betrayal crashed over Charlotte, making her feel like the whole world was mocking her.At that moment, she felt an unprecedented sense of loneliness and overwhelming helplessness. She knew she had to find a chance to talk to Sebastian, but for now, she needed to calm down and sort out her thoughts.As night fell, Charlotte returned home to an empty house. She stood by the window, gazing at the night outside, her mind in turmoil.She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. She couldn't
Charlotte's heart tightened; the image before her seemed to freeze in time. The woman leaned affectionately against Sebastian, a sweet smile on her face. Sebastian looked surprised but didn't push her away."Claire?" Sebastian's voice carried a hint of annoyance."Sebastian, I wanted to surprise you," Claire laughed softly. "My father agreed to discuss the project with you. Do you have time?""Now?" Sebastian hesitated. The purpose of this trip was to meet Claire's father. Claire's father was a business tycoon who was extremely low-key and rarely met people. Claire facilitated this crucial connection, and he didn't want to miss it."Didn't you tell me to inform you immediately once my father agreed? So here I am," Claire said happily."Or are you busy?" Claire noticed the computer screen facing the door, which seemed to show a figure, a woman, though it was at a distance."No, it's fine. Just wait a moment," Sebastian said, not wanting to explain too much. "I'll go change."Sebastian
At this moment, Charlotte finally understood how Sebastian must have felt when her master was sick, and he wanted to talk, but she didn't clear up their misunderstanding in time. Now, it was her turn. She realized that a diamond bachelor like Sebastian would naturally attract many pursuers, adding to her heavy heart.In the quiet of the night, Charlotte found herself unable to sleep. Her mind kept replaying the unmistakable voice of that girl—Claire. And there was the critical project Nathan had mentioned, with all clues pointing to this woman. She decided to follow the trail and try to find more information on social media.After some searching, Charlotte finally found Claire's account on Instagram. She saw Claire's latest post: a photo of her and Sebastian having dinner together. Claire wore a sexy outfit with bright red lips and looked extremely happy. Sebastian's eyes were fixed on her, and many comments below praised them as a golden couple. The image of the two smiling together
Charlotte anxiously awaited Sebastian's response at home. As the minutes ticked by, her mood grew heavier. The phone screen remained dark, with no message from Sebastian. She couldn't help but wonder if Sebastian truly cared about her feelings and if he was willing to explain.Just then, her phone rang. Charlotte quickly picked it up, her heart filled with anticipation, only to see that the caller ID showed her father's name. Her heart sank."Charlotte, come home. We need to talk," her father's voice sounded stern.After hanging up, Charlotte took a deep breath, knowing this trip home wouldn't be easy. She put on her coat and left her apartment, her mind a whirl of complex emotions.When she arrived home, she saw her stepmother and stepsister Ava smiling in the living room. Her father sat on the couch, his expression serious, waiting for her."Dad, what's going on?" Charlotte asked, trying to stay calm."Charlotte, we need to discuss the art