The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 288

Chapter 288

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone in the room froze

James’s expression darkened. “Everyone here is family, Sean. What exactly are you implying? Are you saying one of us would leak information to outsiders and put you in danger?”

Mrs. Jasper Sr. spoke up as well. “That’s right, Sean. You specifically reminded us not to call the police before you left. I may be old, but I’m not senile enough to forget something like that. None of us called the police. And when your life is on the line, we would never risk leaking anything to outsiders.”

Desmond added, “I can vouch for myself and Xena. We absolutely didn’t leak anything. Lottie is still in their hands. If anything got out, both you and Lottle might not make it out alive. We’d never take that kind of risk. Even when Jodie disappeared shortly after you left, we kept your instructions firmly in mind and didn’t call the police.”

Lilian shook her head. “There must be some misunderstanding here.”

Vivian chimed in. “Exactly. Sean, this has to be a misunderstanding. Could it have been one of Miss Riley’s friends or coworkers who accidentally let something slip? Maybe someone with bad intentions overheard and called the police on purpose to harm you.”

Before Sean could respond, Charlotte suddenly let out a cold laugh.

Her lips curled slightly, her gaze sharp as loe. Vivian Xander, the one who called the police was Zac Gibson. You were the one who leaked the information to him, weren’t you?”

Vivian’s face turned pale “Charlome, what are

e you saying? How could I possibly…

Smack!

A lood, crisp si

slap rang out before she could finish her sentence.

Charlotte struck fast and hard, leaving everyone stunned. No one had seen it coming

Vivian clutched her cheek, tears welling in her eyes. She said in a trembling, aggrieved voice, “Charlotte, I know you’ve never liked me, but you can’t just hit me and accuse me without any proof…”

Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s expression darkened. “Charlotte Riley, how dare you slap Vivian in front of us! You have no manners at all! Is this how your parents raised you? You go around hitting people the moment you disagree? And you call yourself a well–bred young lady? You’re nothing but a shrew!”

James didn’t look any happier. No matter what, Vivian was his adopted daughter, part of their family. For Charlotte to slap her in front of them was like slapping the entire Jasper family.

“Lottie, calm down…” Lilian tried to intervene.

Unlike the rest of the Jasper family, Sean’s first instinct was to step forward and shield Charlotte, positioning himself protectively in front of her in case Vivian retaliated

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