Yasmine spent the entire day on edge, hovering around Charlotte’s office.She tried everything—apologizing, pleading, explaining—but Charlotte didn’t budge.No matter how pitiful she got, there wasn’t even a hint that Charlotte would drop the case.Yasmine was one step away from dropping to her knee
Sean shot Ian a cold glance. “She doesn’t have to tell you anything.”Mia gave Ian a pinch on the arm. “Lottie’s his fiancée, and they’re about to get engaged. Why are you making such a big scene? You trying to steal the spotlight or something?”“Ow, alright, alright, stop pinching me, would you
Willa had always been a quiet and gentle girl. That day, she was so scared she hid behind Charlotte.Eric took one look at Charlotte and quickly lost interest in Willa. Charlotte was way prettier. He started harassing her instead, refusing to let her leave, insisting she give him her number and date
“After Eric was discharged from the hospital, he was expelled from school,” Ian said. “The Lee family’s company also got caught up in the fallout. Not long after, they went bankrupt and the whole family packed up and left Jersey City in disgrace.”He cleared his throat, lowering his voice. “And Sea
“Sean…” Charlotte called him softly.Sean’s lips brushed against her cheek as he murmured, “I’m right here.”She bit her lip and looked up at him. “When you got into that fight with Eric, and then again the other day with Zac—what if your family finds out you lost control and nearly hurt someone bec
Desmond gave a slight nod. “When you have time, I’ll take you to meet a few contacts—friends of mine. It could help you build up a client base.”Charlotte understood he was trying to offer her resources and connections. She didn’t turn him down. “Alright. How about next weekend?”Just then, little
Vivian turned tear-filled eyes to Mrs. Jasper Sr. “Grandma…”Mrs. Jasper Sr. glanced between Sean and Vivian, then sighed. “Alright, since this whole thing was just a misunderstanding, why don’t you explain it to everyone again? I’m sure Charlotte isn’t the unreasonable type.”Now that even Mrs. Jas
Charlotte couldn’t help but feel that Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s tone held a hint of impatience.Was she seriously implying that if Charlotte didn’t forgive Vivian, she would be the one in the wrong?Charlotte was just about to speak when Sean cut in first.“Grandma,” his voice was calm but cold, “with all d
Sean and Charlotte were walking close, chatting and laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world.Zac muttered under his breath, “Out of the hospital already? Tough guy.”Eugene guessed the man beside Charlotte had to be her fiancé.Before he could say anything, Zac opened the car door and ste
Lately, Zac had been running around nonstop trying to secure investors.Most of the businesses in Jersey City weren’t even considering putting money into the Gibson Corporation, so he had no choice but to look elsewhere. He had been spending more time in hotels and on airplanes than anywhere else.T
Charlotte wasn’t ready to let it go. “There’s no rough timeline? Not even a guess?”“If I had to say,” Sean replied, “probably when you were in high school. That time Eric Lee was bothering you. I punched him, and that’s when it hit me. I realized there was something different about how I felt about
Zac’s words echoed in Charlotte’s mind like a curse, refusing to let her rest. They kept swirling in her head, leaving her distracted and uneasy.So much so that when she visited Sean at the hospital the next day, she looked completely lost in thought.“Lottie, what’s on your mind?” Sean asked.Her
“Yes, Mrs. Jasper,” Charlotte replied.Lillian turned to Sean. “Did you eat enough? I brought all your favorites. Do you want a little more?”Sean shook his head with a soft smile. “No need. Lottie made lunch herself. It was perfect and I finished every bite.”Lillian’s face lit up with a warm, moth
By the time Sean snapped out of his daze, he saw that the tray table in front of him was already filled with a plate of sautéed greens, tender poached beef, fluffy white rice, and a bowl of homemade soup“You made all this?” he asked with a soft smile. “What kind of soup is it?”“Chicken soup,” Char
Sean’s lips, still pale as paper, curved into a faint smile. “Alright. I promise.”Not long after James and Lillian stepped out of the ICU, James’s phone rang. The voice on the other end was sharp with urgency.“Mr. Jasper—bad news. Something’s happened!”At the detention center, Judy claimed she wa
Charlotte had been worried sick all afternoon. Now that Sean was finally out of danger, she just wanted to see him.After all, he had taken that knife for her.“Let’s go. You’re coming home with me,” Desmond said sternly, his tone leaving no room for argument.But Charlotte shook her head, her eyes
Charlotte lowered her head. “It was all my fault.”Lillian turned to her sharply. “What do you mean by that?”Charlotte took a deep breath and explained everything from the rooftop—every detail, every decision.Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s expression darkened. “So Sean took that knife for you?”Charlotte’s lip