Sebastien held Charlotte’s hand to comfort her. "I'll come with you to see Claire."
"You’re coming too?" Charlotte asked in surprise.
"I'll stay nearby, where I can see you, but she can’t see me," Sebastien explained.
Charlotte nodded, quickly dressed, and used a scarf to cover the marks on her neck. "We need to figure out what she’s thinking. Don’t you think she looks a bit like me?"
Sebastien made no comment on this observation.
At the cafe, Charlotte found Claire already seated by the window.
"Claire."
"Charlotte."
The two sat together like sisters.
Claire’s sharp eyes closely observed Charlotte. "So, how was your night?"
Charlotte shrugged, keeping her expression neutral. "Nothing much. How about you?"
Claire leaned back in her chair, her gaze unwavering. "Just curious, did you notice anything strange last night? When I visited Sebastien, I thought I hea
Sebastian squeezed her hand to comfort her."I'll go with you to see Claire.""You're coming too?" Charlotte asked in surprise."I'll stay nearby, where I can see you but she can't see me."Charlotte nodded, quickly got dressed, and used a scarf to cover the marks on her neck."We need to find out what she's thinking. Don't you think she looks a bit like me?"Sebastian didn't comment on that.At the café, Charlotte saw Claire already sitting at a table by the window."Claire.""Charlotte."The two of them sitting together looked like sisters.Claire's sharp eyes closely observed Charlotte. "So, how was your night?"Charlotte shrugged, maintaining a neutral expression. "Nothing special. How about yours?"Claire leaned back in her chair, her gaze unwavering. "Just curious if you noticed anything strange last night? When I visited Sebastian, I thought I heard someone in his room."Charlotte's heart raced, but she remained calm. "Strange? No, I didn't notice anything. Maybe it was just a
"I want the best PR you have here," Charlotte walked into Saint Tropez, the most famous bar in Arcadia City. Here, there are outstanding male PRs.Today, she was wearing a tight-fitting dress that accentuated her beautiful figure. With her unique makeup, she looked like a rose in the dark night. The male in pub couldn't help but stare at her.About ten minutes ago..."Charlotte, you finally figured it out," Charlotte's good friend Isabella said next to her. "Lott, if you dare to flirt with that handsome guy in front, I'll give you this month's allowance.""No, with your allowance, there's not much, it's still your brother who gives it to you," Charlotte said, already a little tipsy, shaking her head."Then you will be content to be betrayed by George today. Today is your engagement day, and this guy actually got together with your half-sister Eva," Isabella said indignantly for Charlotte."You're right, this guy, Eva, my stepsister, even sent me photos of them in bed. She's not afraid
As the elevator ascended to the top floor of the hotel, Charlotte felt her heart race in her chest. She stole a glance at Sebastian, whose sharp features and confident demeanor exuded a captivating allure, leaving her both curious and apprehensive.Meanwhile, Sebastian remained composed, his gaze fixed ahead as if lost in thought. It was his first time realizing he could hold a girl in his arms.As the elevator numbers climbed, the atmosphere between them grew more intense.Finally, the elevator doors opened, revealing a luxurious suite bathed in soft golden light.Sebastian pressed his fingerprint to the door, leading Charlotte into the room and placing her on the plush bed in the master bedroom.Charlotte's nerves began to kick in as she found herself in a strange man's bed. The tension was palpable.Sebastian loosened his tie. "Would you like to shower first, or shall I?""I'll go first," Charlotte hurriedly got out of bed and dashed into the adjacent bathroom.Staring at her refle
With each sip of wine, Charlotte fortified her spirit, envisioning a future where she stood proudly in her own art studio, surrounded by her masterpieces. It was a vision of independence and empowerment—a sanctuary where her creativity knew no bounds.As Sebastian emerged from the bathroom, he found Charlotte lost in her thoughts. She looked slightly flushed from the wine, yet her gaze was resolute.He quietly sat beside her, observing her contemplative expression. In her silence, he found an unexpected serenity, a stark contrast to the cacophony of the nightclub downstairs.In the past, he had sought solace in the noisy revelry of nightclubs when sleep eluded him. But now, the tranquillity of the girl beside him made him yearn to envelop her in his embrace.Charlotte knew that in that moment, amidst the uncertainty of the future, she silently vowed to reclaim her identity and pursue her passion for art with unwavering determination. For in the depths of her heart, she knew that true
"Mr. Sebastian, here's your schedule for today," Ethan, Sebastian's assistant, walked into the CEO's penthouse bedroom early in the morning, as usual.Seeing Sebastian pinching his nose and rubbing his eyes, he asked with concern, "Is your eye condition acting up again?"As Sebastian's long-time assistant, Ethan was well aware of the CEO's health issues."No, it's fine. Do we have any special arrangements today?" Sebastian inquired."You have George's engagement party tonight," the assistant emphasized."Wasn't the engagement party yesterday?" Sebastian asked, puzzled."It didn't happen yesterday; they said they rescheduled it for today, the former CEO, your father wants you to attend" Ethan replied truthfully.Meanwhile, Charlotte had just returned home."Daddy, sister went to the nightclub yesterday without telling anyone; George searched for her for a long time," Charlotte's stepsister, Eva, was already stirring up trouble.Charlotte recalled the photos Eva had shown her, and she f
George was in conversation with his grandfather. "Grandpa, I will marry Charlotte," he asserted, knowing well his grandfather's fondness for her, thinking Eva could just be a fling.Charlotte paid no heed to his scheming. She wasn't one to fall for his two-timing ways.There was a commotion in the crowd, and Charlotte looked up to see a tall, lean figure surrounded by admirers."Have you heard? That's Sebastian from the Titan Group, and he's still single," the whispers circulated among the onlookers."I never realized he was this young. I thought he was around the same age as Rodrigo. Turns out, he's closer to Rodrigo's son.""You know what? He's a late bloomer, but they say he's remarkable."Charlotte was curious about her supposed fiancé's uncle.Was it him?The male model she had spent the night with at the rooftop nightclub. Wasn't he supposed to be in a different line of work? And he's George's uncle?Charlotte felt a tad embarrassed but then found the situation increasingly intr
Charlotte felt a wave of discomfort at his condescending tone, but she refused to show it.Instead, she met his gaze head-on, her expression devoid of any emotion.Ignoring his sarcasm, she spoke coldly, "Do you have something to say to me?"Sebastian's expression remained cold and emotionless as he looked at her. Despite Charlotte's outward composure, he could still feel the tension simmering between them.The air in the restroom seemed to grow heavier with their silent standoff, each waiting for the other to make a move.Finally, Sebastian spoke, his voice low and devoid of warmth. "I believe you left something for me earlier."Charlotte felt a blush creep up her cheeks as she remembered the money, she had left for him."Yes, I did. Consider it a token of gratitude," she replied.A faint smile tugged at the corner of Sebastian's lips, his eyes twinkling with amusement."And what exactly are you grateful for?" he asked.A surge of defiance rose within Charlotte as she retorted, "For
Sebastian's words rang in Charlotte's ears, and she felt her heartbeat faster. Her cheeks felt slightly hot, but she tried to stay calm."Kiss you?" Charlotte's voice was filled with disdain. She didn't want to give in to his request easily.Sebastian did not flinch, his eyes flashed with a hint of provocation and curiosity."Yes, kiss me," he repeated firmly, "and I'll tell you."Charlotte was silent for a moment, pondering the offer. She knew she couldn't be easily defeated by him, but at the same time she was curious about what he wanted to tell her.Finally, she decided to take the plunge. She raised her head, moved closer to Sebastian, and closed her eyes.Just as their lips were about to touch, a voice suddenly came from outside the door."Charlotte? Are you okay?"The sound caused both Sebastian and Charlotte to stop. They looked at each other with a hint of disappointment in their eyes."I'll come out now." Charlotte replied, feeling a little helpless but also a little relieve