Chapter 187
Sean still had work to take care of,
stayed for a while before leaving
Charlotte and Jenny went to Lama’s hospital room, where they teamed up to give her a beautiful makeover.
Lana heamed at betreflection in the judrror. “Charlotte, Jenny, thisisthe flat tline (‘ve ever looked this pretty!”
Chadotte gently patted her heal. ” show your brother now.
“okay” Lama nodded eagerly and skipped off.
Back at Charlotte’s apartment, Sean received an
acall to No
Nish
They had won the bid for the project in Atlantis Thai had been matched by Josephi. As a result, Josepli had suffered a massive financial loss and was now scrambling to till the pap
Noah warned Sean to be careful at Joseph seeking revenge.
“Eventhoughthe’s in Atlantis, he has people working for him here in Jersey City,” Noah cautioned.
After hanging up, Sean’s expression tumed serious. “Lottle, there’s something need to tell you.”
Seeing his grave expression, charlotte straightened up. “What is 117”
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“My father’s illegitimate son is Joseph Food. Years ago, when my grandparents refused to let him return to the Jasper family, he struggled for a while in Atlantis, Eventually, he was taken in by a powerful local gang leader. In recent years, he’s bullt his own base there, with loyal followers and even armed forces.”
Charlotte’s eyes widened, “Doesn’t that make him really dangerous for you? Sean, you have to be careful dealing with him.”
Seansed, feeling a wave of warmthat her concem. He pulled ber into fils anns
“I’m not worried about myself,” be mamured. “Tin worried about you You’ce the most Insportant person to me, and if he wants to hurt me, he might come after
Come after mir?
“Yes, I’m not an easy target, but you… you’re my weakness. If he targets you, L
Charlotte hugged ham tighter. “Don’t worry about me. I can take care of myself, Didn’t you already assign two more bodyguards to me? I’ll be fine. Besides, this is Jersey City, not Atlantis. His influence can’t reach that far.”
can frowned slightly. “He has people here too. The ones who Iddnapped jodle at our engagement party–they were his ment.”
Sean tightened his grip on her “Promise me, no matter where you go, always take your bodyguards with you.”
They caddled un thesota fork whille, wrapped in radiother’s warmth, until the doorbell rang.
Sean stood up. “That’s the food I ordered ”
Charlotte laughed. “When did you order It? Perfect timing–I was just getting hungry.”
“Outlur way backtions the hospital,” Sean teplied with a smile.
“You’re always so thoughtful.”
The food was from a nearby live–star hotel known for its signature dishes.
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