Chapter 130
After hanging up, Charlotte let out a breath of relief.]]
She walked out of the office building and spotted Cassian’s car already parked across the street.
She hurried over and opened the passenger door. “Sorry, were you waiting long?”
Cassian looked up, taking in her slightly tired face, and gave her a gentle smile. “Just got here. You doing okay?““]
Charlotte buckled her seatbelt and turned to look at him. “I’m fine. Thanks for everything today. How’d you have time to pick me up?“||
Casian started the car. “Your stuff
always comes first
Honestly, when this whole mess went down today, all Cassian wanted w
I was to be by her side i
e immediately.]]
Even though Charlotte was acting like it was no big deal, he knew she had to be hurting inside.]
Warmth spread through Charlotte’s chest. “It was just someone with an agenda trying to stir up drama.“]
dassian glanced at her, his tone leaving no room for argument. “You’re mine. I’m not letting anyone mess with you.”
Charlotte’s heart skipped a heat, her ears getting warm||
She urged to look out the window, trying to hide how flustered she was
The car cruised through the busy streets, neon lights reflecting on Charlotte’s profile and highlighting her delicate features
„After a momen, Cassian spoke again. From now on, anything happens, you tell me immediately.”
Charlotte smiled. “Okay.“]
His protective tone was oddly comforting
The car eventually stopped in front of an upscale restaurant
Cassian got out and walked around to open her door. You must be starving. Let’s eat first.
Charlotte looked up at him with a bright smile. Thanks for the VIP tremtient, Mr. Rhodes.”
Cassian reached out to ruffle her hair affectionately. Tonights gonna be even more VIP. Looking forward to i7-
Charlotte immediately caught his meaning and her face went red[]
He usually seemed so reserved and serious, but when it came to this stuff, he had zero filter. Theman could be absolutely shameless.[] Was this his real personality?
Thinking about what they’d probably be doing later, Charlotte felt like her face was on fire
They
walked into the restaurand side by side, their silhouettes looking perfectly in syne under the lights.
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Jasper was completely puzzled.||
Thinking about what Charlotte had said, he decided to call Valeria ||
When Valeria saw frijers name on her phone, she was thrilled]
Japert the answered sweetly, her voler full of excitement. “Are you done with work?”
Jesper toe was cold. Valeria, what’s the deal with that stuff about Charlone online?–||
froze, then played dunch. “What stuff online? jasper, what are you talking about?–||
juper frowned. “The Charlotte drama–was that your doing? ||
Valeria’s heart raced, but the spiddy composed herself and put on her victim voice. Jasper, how can you even think that about me? I would never do something te that. Did my sister say something? she’s always had it out for me–she must be trying to frame me…~||
er’s expression softened slightly. “Good. I don’t want you getting involved in this kind of mess.
eria bit her lip, her eyes immediately welling up: “Jasper, would you really believe her over mer 1…“||
it’s just that last night’s whole thing seemed fishy. Don’t overthink it.” Jasper rubbed his forehead.]]
per, do you not like me anymore? We haven’t been together in forever,” Valeria said pitifully.
aut be silly. I’ll come over
(over tonight.” Jasper said. feeling irritated and restless. He needed an outlet |
eria’s face lit up immediately. “Really? l get everything ready and have a surprise waiting for you.”
per gave a noncommittal hom” and hung up
rything felt like it was going wrong lately
