“I think we need to take a seat,” the old woman said, and her family followed her. Sebastian remained standing while Charlotte confidently followed the woman, but he grabbed her arm and pulled her back.He growled. Yes, literally growled at her. “What do you think you are doing?”Charlotte casually adjusted his tie while her smile unshaken. “Come on, I’m saving your ass.”He raised an eyebrow. “Do I need saving?”Charlotte glanced at the family walking ahead, her eyes twinkling with mischief. “I think you do.”Sebastian's face hardened. “Leave. I can handle my own life, and you have no right to interfere. You’re a psycho.”Charlotte shrugged nonchalantly. “You need me, whether you like it or not. That brother of yours is using your misfortune to sabotage you. And his wife? She is just looking for any chance to look good in front of your mother. I’m not entirely sure about your family dynamics, but it is clear you are in deep trouble. Your mom wants you married, which means there is a
At this time, Charlotte’s phone rang, and she said, “Excuse me.”As she went to take the call, Elizabeth’s fake smile faded, and a disgusted expression took its place. “You are not marrying this girl!”She hated everything about Charlotte. From her job to her peasant family to her clothes and mannerisms! This girl looked so wild and not elegant at all. They were rich people with noble backgrounds. How could they accept this woman? The society would laugh at them! She looked at Daphney was the perfect daughter-in-law, her maiden family’s heritage is connected with a royal family as the latter’s mother was the daughter of a prince. Although Daphney had no title, she still was considered blue-blooded as her grandfather was a prince. But this wild girl who had neither looks nor family… eww. Sebastian raised an eyebrow. “What is wrong with her, Mother?”Aside from being a weirdo and stupid, there was nothing wrong with the woman. She looked quiet beautiful and shall he say cool? Elizab
As they left, Charlotte felt a shiver run down her spine. She had encountered many bad people, but they were worse. When she turned around, she saw Sebastian standing there, a hard look on his face. Once again, she felt a twinge of sympathy for him. Maybe it was his pretty face that was tugging at her heart.Before she could speak, he said, “Don’t say a word.”She fell silent.A while later, Pierce appeared, calling out, “Charlotte, I told you not to disappear!”Charlotte replied, “I didn’t leave. I’m still here.”Pierce looked at the handsome man standing next to Charlotte and asked, “Who is this eye candy? I would say he is even more handsome than your brother!” Then, with a teasing grin, he added, “Is this your new boyfriend?” He laughed. “Better than the one who dumped you in the city of love! Pitiful Charlotte got dumped in Paris!”Charlotte grabbed Pierce by the neck and twisted it. Sebastian shivered. How much training had this girl done in martial arts to be this skilled?“Apo
“What will we do?” Charlotte asked with wide eyes. Her hands were shivering as she looked at Sebastian. Panic surged inside her as she realized the whole situation. She felt like jumping from the building and dying right now. Sebastian scoffed, looking at her like she was a frightened rabbit. With a cocky raise of his brow, he said, “Who was it that said, ‘Scared of what?’”Charlotte made a face. She closed her eyes, and the image of the villainous Sabrina Taylor appeared, making her shiver. She closed her eyes again, and this time, Anne Rose Swift Hart’s face appeared, the woman was seemingly beating her with a spatula. Overwhelmed, Charlotte sat on the ground, buried her head in her knees, and wept loudly.Sebastian was caught off guard. He didn’t know how to console a weeping girl. Scratching his head awkwardly, he finally said, “Look, there is nothing wrong here. We can get an annulment.”Charlotte suddenly looked at him, her eyes widening in realization. She jumped on him while
Sebastian who was looking for a solution, said, “You can ask me for compensation. Stay married to me, and I will pay you. How much do you want? A hundred million?” Charlotte scoffed in disbelief. Had he lost his mind? Did he think she needed money? She was so wealthy she could never spend it all in her lifetime! If she had to choose her husband on the basis of money, she would never find a man. “Keep your money to yourself,” she snapped. “I want my freedom!” Then, with a sharp glare, she added, “And you are a fool if you think your family will let you give me even a dollar of that money. They’re going to drain every cent from you, Sebastian Gray Monet.” In her frustration, she punched the wall before storming out of the cheap motel to find some peace. When she finally reached her apartment, she felt like tearing her hair out. What had she been thinking? Why did she have to be so kind and helpful? She had dug her own grave! Her family would be so disappointed, and now she had cr
When Charlotte reached the hospital, she was in a state of panic and was struggling to breathe. On her way, the police officer who had called her met her and escorted her to identify the body of her husband. When she looked at the body, she immediately said, “That is not my husband.” “It’s not?” the police officer asked, surprised. Charlotte shook her head, feeling her heart begin to calm down. The police officer explained, “We found identification card and a phone belonging to your husband. But due to the accident, the faces were unrecognizable. We may have made a mistake.” He added, “The other person is in the ICU.” “Can I please see him?” Charlotte asked anxiously. In the ICU, the man fighting for his life on life support was none other than Sebastian Gray Monet. Tears filled Charlotte’s eyes as she saw him, his face was almost unrecognizable. Their last conversation replayed in her mind, filling her with regret for letting him leave that day. “That’s my husband,” she
As Sebastian was airlifted to the best hospital in France, Charlotte followed closely behind, ensuring no detail was overlooked. The top surgeons were flown in at her request and they operated on him immediately to pull him back from the brink of death. Yet, even after their efforts, he remained comatose for an entire week, with no sign of waking. Charlotte hadn’t left his side since the accident, refusing to return to her apartment. Exhausted, she called for an update from his team. “Jimmy,” she began, her voice calm but icy, “Did you gather all the information about my husband’s accident?” Jimmy stood before her, hesitant but prepared. “Yes, Madam. The brakes on Mr. Monet’s motorbike were deliberately tampered with, and the car that caused the accident was part of the plan.” Charlotte’s jaw tightened. “Who?” “It was George Monet,” Jimmy revealed grimly. “He paid the driver to orchestrate the crash. The entire accident was a plot by the Monet family. After your marriage to M
“So, Sebastian is connected to New York’s King family?” Charlotte asked, her tone sharp. Jimmy nodded. “Biologically, yes, but Athena never wanted them involved in his life. There is no connection between them.” Charlotte hesitated before asking, “How bad was Elizabeth’s abuse?” Jimmy handed her an iPad and displayed the evidence. Charlotte’s breath hitched as she scrolled through the images. “That’s...horrible.” Jimmy nodded solemnly. After a moment, she steadied herself and asked, “Who tampered with Sebastian’s motorbike?” “George Monet,” Jimmy replied without hesitation. Charlotte’s eyes darkened with cold fury. “I want George Monet crippled,” she said, her voice like ice. “And as for Elizabeth, the mastermind... I want her paralyzed. Let her mind stay sharp while her body becomes useless.” She laughed mirthlessly. “And Daphne Monet? Tie her to those disabled and crippled for life. That will be the worst punishment for her.” Charlotte leaned back in her chair, her g
His voice dropped lower as he confessed, “Oh, Sia baby, I have dreamed of this every single day.” Leaning in, his lips found her neck, planting a trail of kisses that sent shivers cascading down her spine. Each kiss was deliberate, slow, and tantalizing as his lips explored the soft curves and bumps of her skin. He sucked and nipped gently, leaving her breathless and causing her to arch her back in excitement. His tongue darted out, tasting the warmth of her skin. The sensation was electric, making her clutch the bedsheet to steady herself. She was completely at his mercy, her body responding in ways she didn’t fully understand. Every touch was igniting a fire within her. He moved lower while his lips brushing the space between her breasts. Her hands instinctively found their way to his thick hair, tangling themselves in the silky strands as his touch consumed her entirely. He moved further down kissing his way down to her navel but stopped just right above her pussy area. H
When they reached their room after dinner, his gaze fell on her. She was sitting on the stool in front of the mirror while trying to remove her earrings, but she was struggling. He walked closer to her and whispered, “May I?” She silently gave him permission. He gently swept her hair to one side and carefully removed her earrings. As he worked, his hands lingered on her shoulders and their eyes met in the mirror. A soft blush painted her cheeks. Her eyes, though tired, but sparkled with life. He softly made her stand while turning her to face him. Dipping his head, he kissed her lips tenderly. After a moment, he murmured, “In five years, I see myself kissing your soft lips every day.” He whispered against her lips, “You are so beautiful, Sia baby.” Then, he claimed her lips in another kiss which deeper and more consuming. As he kissed her, her entire body trembled with need for him. She wasn’t embarrassed by the way her body craved his touch, how every fiber of her being begged
The lovebirds were truly basking in each other’s company. Leon had planned a perfect evening, starting with a romantic sunset walk along the beach as their feet were sinking into the soft sand as the waves kissed the shore. Later, they moved to a cozy candlelit dinner he had arranged just for her. The gentle glow of the candles was reflecting in her eyes as he sat in front of her. “Leon,” Sia’s soft voice broke the serenity as she called his name. “Yes?” he responded, his gaze meeting hers with warmth. “Let’s play a game,” she suggested, her lips curving into a playful smile. “Okay, which game are we playing?” Leon asked, tilting his head with interest. “Let’s play twenty questions,” Sia proposed. Leon chuckled. “Quite cliché, but fine,” he agreed. Since the moment felt too magical to let slip into silence, the game seemed like a fun way to keep the mood alive. She pouted in mock offense but pressed on, “Are you a sunrise or sunset person?” “Definitely a sunrise person
“Sia?”“Hmm,” he murmured in reply, feeling his finger trailing along her shoulder. The rays of the sun bathed her body as they lay near the sea. They were on one of the private beaches in the Philippines, one of the most breathtaking places she had ever seen. For the past three days, they had been travelling. The first two days were filled with adventure, but today was a much-needed lazy day for both of them.“I think you need sunscreen,” Leon said, his voice low and teasing. “Hmm,” she replied, her eyes still closed. She felt him scooping sunscreen into his hands, the cool sensation was contrasting with the heat of his palms as he began smoothing it over her body. His touch lingered as he worked the lotion into her neck while gliding down her back, tracing every curve and dip with deliberate care. Then his hands moved lower, over her hips and along her legs. Just as she thought he was done, his hands reversed course and they have begun gliding upward with an unhurried sensuality. S
After a few days of silence, Charlotte was nowhere to be seen. Leon had been patient, giving her the space he thought she needed to handle whatever was going on in her life. But as weeks turned into a month with no sign of her, he had had enough. He grabbed his phone and called her. She picked up just as it was about to go to voicemail. Her tired face appeared on the screen. “What’s up, little brother?” she asked, her tone lacking its usual energy. “Charlotte Hart, where the hell are you?” Leon snapped. “Somewhere on Earth. Why? What happened?” she replied nonchalantly, though her eyes betrayed exhaustion. Leon’s frown deepened. “Do you know how frustrating you are? You told everyone you were painting, but this doesn’t look like your apartment, and you look like crap.” He paused, taking a closer look. Her hair was longer, browner, and wavy which was completely different from her usual style. His brows furrowed as something else caught his attention. “Wait a minute… are you
Sia smiled widely at Abella and gave her an encouraging pat on the back. “I like it, girl,” she said with genuine warmth. Abella lowered her head, her voice tinged with embarrassment. “I’m sorry. I just… I made the plan, but they ditched me because Cade was interested in me. And, well, Leslie has a crush on him too. You know… the usual college drama.” Sia tilted her head sympathetically but kept her tone light. “I’m glad you ended up spending the evening with me instead. Those people made you cry, and they don’t deserve your energy. You should let them know you don’t care about what they think. You have got people who care about you, and tonight, we are going to have a lot of fun! You are in college, and there is no curfew.” Abella muttered with a small pout, “I still can’t drink until I’m 21.” Sia laughed. “I will show you how to have fun without needing a drop of alcohol. Trust me, tonight is going to be unforgettable.” And it was. The two spent the evening laughing, tal
Sia had just wrapped up her work at the office when her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she raised a brow in surprise. Softening her tone, she answered, “Hello?” “Hi, Sia,” came Abella’s slightly nervous voice. “Are you busy?” Sia glanced at the clock, noting the upcoming meetings on her schedule. But she brushed them aside and replied warmly, “Not at all. Just finished my work.” “Cool!” Abella sounded a little more at ease. After a brief pause, she asked hesitantly, “Would you like to go shopping with me?” Sia blinked, momentarily caught off guard. Abella was usually reserved and rarely expressed her wishes so openly. The invitation felt like a rare and meaningful step. “Of course,” Sia said, her voice full of encouragement. “When do you want to go?” “Now?” Abella suggested tentatively. “Perfect,” Sia agreed. “Where are you? I will come pick you up.” “I’m at my dorm. Can you come here?” “Absolutely,” Sia assured her. With that, they ended the call. Sia turned to
After spending the entire night with Sia, Leon decided it was time to visit his parents, whom he hadn’t seen in two weeks. When he arrived, the house was lively as usual. Along with Nicholas and Anne, Rhys, Callum, Abella, and his grandparents, Ellora and Nikolai, were all gathered around the table. It was a joyous occasion for the family to be under the same roof. “Dad, can you take over for a month?” Leon asked, leaning against the doorframe. Well, if he had to be gone for over a month, he needed capable hands to look after his work. Who did he trust more than Nicholas Hart himself? Nicholas raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. “Do I look stupid to you?” Why on earth would he want to return to that cold office building? He recalled the time when the kids were young and he would find all the opportunity to not go to work. He had waited a lot for his retirement. There was no way, he was going back to work! “It’s just a month,” Leon persisted, his tone almost pleading. Nich
“Leon?” Sia’s voice trembled with surprise and excitement as she spotted him standing at the door of her study. Without hesitation, she ran to him while wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. “You heartless man! You went on a business trip for a whole week! Did you even miss me?” “I’m sorry, Sia baby. I’m a bad man,” he murmured, pulling her closer and kissing her cheek. “I’m sorry. Next time, I’ will take you with me.” She pouted, muttering, “What would I even do there?” He smiled, his voice soft and affectionate. “Stay with me all day. Who cares what place or task it is, as long as we are together.” Her lips curled into a contented smile and she nodded, looking every bit like a satisfied child who had just been given her favorite treat. “I love you, Leon,” she whispered. The words were rare and reserved for moments that carried her true and raw emotions. He pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. “I love you more, Sia baby.” Without another word, Leon scooped her i