The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 101

Chapter 101

Sean’s lips, still pale as paper, carved into a faint smile. “Alright. I promise.”

Not long after James and Lillian stepped out of the ICL, 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 was pregnant, so they followed protocol and took her to the hospital for a medical checkup. On the way there, a vehicle came barreling into their car, ramming it violently off the road.

Several tall, muscular men jumped out. They were clearly trained. They moved with precision and quickly pulled Judy from the wreck and drove off with her.

The guards in the car with her were badly injured. The vehicle was totaled, making immediate pursuit impossible.

James’s face twisted in disbellet. “She was taken? Are you kidding mei

“What? Who was taken?” Lillian asked, her voice rising with alarm.

James took a few deep breaths, then slumped into a nearby chair, as if the weight of the news had knocked the wind out of him. “It was Judy Caleb “

Lillian’s eyes widened in shock. “What? But she was already in custody!”

James furrowed his brow, deep in thought. “Dad was right! This whole thing with the Gibsons doesn’t add up. Someone’s pulling strings behind the scenes. We need to figure out who she’s really working with—and fast,”

After a few days in the ICU, Sean was transfected to a regular hospital room.

He had been in and out of a deep, dreamlike sleep. When he finally woke, he felt drained, like even breathing took effort.

The harsh smell of antiseptic filled the air. Sunlight poured gently through the window, casting a warm glow across his face.

He lifted a hand to block the light. The motion rugged at the IV in his am, sending a sharp sting up his wrist.

re awake.

“You’r

Charlotte’s voice came from the doorway. When she saw his eyes open, she rushed to the bedside, setting a small thermal food container down on the side table.

*1 just stepped out to cool for you. You woke up at the perfect time.“”

Seanturned his head, his gaze falling on the container, Surprise flickered in his eyes. “You cooked?”

She gave a sheepish smile. “I did. Made it myself. Want to try some? It’s my first attempt.”

The light softened d the edges of his face, and his eyes glowed with quiet warmth. A smile tugged at the comers of his lips.

“I’d love to ”

Charlotte leaned in, the sweet scent of fruit and flowers on her skin drifting toward him.

heart slapped. He thought she was going to hug or kiss him

His chest filled with something warm and giddy, like a teenager caught up in his first crust. His eyes sparklel, lips parting slightly as he braced for her kiss

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