The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196

Across the street, a sleekblack Aston Martin sat padded by the ribs,

The tinted window on the back seat was partially rolled down, revealing; Joseph’s sharp, fog like eyes, which sparkled with a hint of amusement. A faint smile played at his lips

“Is that Sean Jasper’s woman?” he asked casually.

Beside bins, Tons Oilson nodded. “Yes, Joseph,”

Joseph’s sunite widened slightly, “Lucky girl. She survived that me,

“The two meishy her side must be sean’s bodyguards, assigned to protect her. “

Joseph leaned back, an unreadable datiess flickering in his gaze. “She is beautiful. No wonder Sean treasures her soundcl

Tom chuckled, “That woman is Sean’s only weakness.”

Acold chuckle escaped Joseph’s lips. “Sean ruined une plans. It’s only tale I give it a little welcome gift.

He thought of the project in Atlantis the one he had lavested so much time, effort, and money Into–only for Sean to sabotage it at a critical moment. The losses wete catastrophic, nearly crippling him.

He would make Sean pa

“So that’s Charlotte Riley, huh? Let’s see how lucky you really are,” he muttered.

At the police station, Charlotte made a phone call, and within the minutes, the officer handling her case received a call from his superior.

When he hung up, his attitude changed immediately. His tone became much more respectful. “Miss lilley, we’ve received your report. We are officially filling this rase as an attempted homicide. You’re tree to go. We will keep you uplated on any new developinents.”

Charlotte Bodded slightly. “Thank you.”

As she stepped out of the poller station, her phone cang. It was from an owner.

The voice on the other end was sharp and arrogant. “I hear you took on Matthew’s cave. Planning to go after my company for arbitration?”

Charlotte’s brows kvitted:

so you’r Miss Riley, Jul?ot time to come over and have a little chat with me?” The man’s tone was laced with disdain.

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“Who are you?”

The manchuckled. “Me? I’m Ryan Lawrence, the boss of Matthew’s former company.

The name rang a bell Charlotte remembered it from the company registration details she had reviewed. Ryan Lawrence was listed as the company’s legal

depresentative.

What do you want to talk about?” she asked calmly

“What else? A settlement. We don’t have to waste linse with arbitration. Let’s settle this quietly.”

“Fine. Give Die an addicu.”

He gave her the location. It was some upscale business club about ten kilometers away.

After hanging up, Charlotte’s fingers lightly tapped against the steering wheel

This wasn’t a friendly invitation.

She wasn’t naive. An invitation to “writle” could mean anything. These was no telling what tricks Ryan had up his sleeve.

Quilotte called for his two bodyguards.

“Ma’am, any imituctions?” they asked in unison.

“Understood.”

I’m meeting someone who might try something shady. ”

in a private room at the clubs, Ryan, a lean, sharp–featured man in a black leather jacket, sat comfortably on the

He casually sipped his drink, with four lackeys standing watch beside him

His eyes glinted coldly. “When that woman walk in, beat her until she can’t stand. Don’t worry about coming a scene. I have someone covering for me.

His four lackeys nodded in unison. “Get it, Boss!”

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