The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135

The nearby staff froze in awkward silence.

Sean suddenly let out a low chuckle.

“Lottie,” he said, turning to her with a calm smile, “clearly we’re not welcome here. Let’s go.”

He stood up abruptly. The legs of his chair scraped sharply against the floor, breaking the tension like a crack of thunder.

Charlotte blinked, startled. Before she could react, Sean had already taken her hand.

“I’ll take you out for dinner,” he said gently.

Her heart stirred.

Sean had just stood up to his entire family for her.

Part of her felt deeply touched by his actions. The other part, however, she couldn’t help but feel worried. She didn’t want to be the reason Sean clashed with his

family.

“Sean!” Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s voice rang out sharply as she saw him about to leave.

Sean didn’t stop. He glanced over his shoulder politely.

“Enjoy dinner, Grandma. We’re sitting this one out. I’m not going to let my Lottie be treated like that.”

Charlotte hesitated.

“Sean…” she murmured uncertainly.

“Mind your tone when you speak to your grandmother,” James said sharply.

Sean’s expression hardened.

“Then let me make myself clear. Lottie is the person I’ve waited years for. She means everything to me. I won’t let her be disrespected–not even a little. If she’s not happy here, we’re not staying. And if this family can’t accept her…”

He paused, then added firmly, “then I won’t come back either.”

With that, Sean turned, still holding Charlotte’s hand, and walked out. No matter how many times his family called after him, he never looked back.

In the car, Charlotte sat quietly in the passenger seat, a slight crease between her brows.

“Sean… you argued with your family because of me. I’m afraid it’s going to make things worse.”

“Don’t worry, Lottie.” He gave her hand a gentle squeeze,

“I’m here.”

“But what if your grandma hates me even more now?”

“She’s already been treating you unfairly. I had to show her I won’t stand for it. If I stay silent, she’ll just keep pushing,”

Charlotte lowered her gaze, her lashes trembling slightly.

“Your family… they don’t seem to like me.”

“That’s not true.” Sean comforted her.

“My parents really like you. So does my grandfather. As for Grandma–she’s just misunderstood you. I’ll talk to her.”

Charlotte gave a quiet “Mm” but didn’t look convinced.

Sean reached over and gently pinched her cheek.

“What are you in the mood for? I’ll take you out for something good.”

Atter what just happened, Charlotte wasn’t really feeling up to it.

“I’m not picky,” she said softly.

Sean drove her to an exclusive, members–only restaurant and ordered a full table of her favorite dishes.

After Sean and Charlotte left the Jasper estate, the dining room was cloaked in heavy silence.

James sighed and rubbed his temples.

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“Mom, why are you going after Charlotte like this? What did she ever do to upset you?”

Lilian stayed quiet, lips pressed into a thin line.

She remembered all too well. When she first married into this family, Mrs. Jasper Sr. had given her the exact same treatment.

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