The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 174

Chapter 174

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When Charlotte woke up again, it was already one in the attemoon. The other side of the bed was empty, Sean had already gotten up.

she nibbed her hair, tossed back the covers, and climbed out of bed to wash up. Last night, he had promised just to hold her and sleep, nothing else. But as he held her, things had quickly heated up again.

Stepping out of the bedroom, she found Sean sitting on

g on the living rooms

room sofa, one leg crossed over t the other, a laptop resting on his knee. He looked utterly captivating when he was focused on his work, a quiet, magnetic charm radiating from him.

The snow had stopped. Gentle, warm winter sunlight filtered through the glass windows, casting a soft glow over him. It painted his sharp, chiseled features with a touch of warmth, making his usually cold and stem profile look a bit more tender.

The room was wann with the heater on, so Sean wore only a crisp black dress shirt, buttoned neatly to the collar. His focused expression didn’t waver as his long, elegant fingers danced across the keyboard with practiced ease. In this moment, he looked composed, almost reserved–like someone completely above Temptation

But Charlotte knew better.

She knew those same graceful hands had been the ones slowly unbuttoning her shirt last night, pulling her close, persistently asking for more, again and again. She knew how wild and intense he could be beneath that calm, composed exterior.

Watching him like this, the stark contrast left her momentarily entranced.

sensing her gaze, Sean looked up. His cold, distant expression Instantly melted into warmth, his lips curving into a gentle smile. “You’re awake, Lottle?” “Mm–hmm.” Charlotte nodded, wandering over and curling up beside him on the sofa, tucking her legs beneath her. She leaned in, l

, glancing ar his laptop screen.

“Grandpa asked me to officially take over the company,” Sean explained, his tone soft but steady. “I’ve been busy these days.” Charlotte was a little surprised. As far as she knew, the company’s leadership was still in James’s hands, but she didn’t press for details, aware it was an internal family matter

To her surprise, Sean continued on his own.

it’s related to what happened with Judy Caleb. It’s connected to my father’s legitimate son.”

Sean kept his eyes fixed on the laptop screen, bis expression calm and composed, as though he were discussing something entirely ordinary.

Bur Charlotte’s eyes widened in slick “An legitimate child?”

A flicker of emotion finally appeared in Sean’s gaze.

1. e. His fingers paused on the keyboard, and for the first time, Charlotte saw a hint of pain and regret in his eyes.

Sean’s voice wavered slightly and continued in a low, almost hesitant voice, “Over twenty years ago, when my mom was pregnant with me, my father cheated on her, While she was recovering after giving birth to me, that other woman showed up with a pregnancy report, trying to use the child to force her way into the family. My mom found our Her mental state collapsed. She developed postpartum depression and even tried to jump from a window.

*My grandparents pressured my dad to get rid of that child, but he couldn’t bring himself to do it. He was genuinely in love with that woman. So, while he promised my grandparents he would end things, he secretly seat her abroad and kept the cald hidden from them.”

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