The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38

The officer spoke in a formal, procedural tone. “We’ve received your report. We’ll be opening a case and investigating this as an attempted sexual assault. However, a case will also be filed for your alleged assault. Since this is a criminal matter, whether or not It qualifies as self- defense will ultimately be determined by the court.”

Charlotte nodded. “Understood.”

After posting ball, she walked out of the police station and got

“I’ll make a call and have the case dropped,” Sean offered.

into Sean’s car.

Charlotte shook her head. “No need. I’m confident I can come out of this clean.”

Night had fallen. The world outside was hushed and still.

Sean’s face was cloaked in shadow.

His voice was low. “Lottie, you always carry everything alone. You know you can lean on me too.

She fell silent.

Then let out a quiet sigh.

“After Mom died, I was a mess for a long time,” she said softly. “Then Dad d remarried. Since then, it felt like I didn’t really have anyone left in this world.”

still in the quiet night.

The car remained still in the

Charlotte’s face was partially hidden in the dark, the sorrow in her eyes masked by shadows. She forced a casual tone. “I guess I just got used to handling everything on my own.

“Because I don’t really know who I can count on anymore.

Sean felt something twist in his chest.

He looked at her, heart aching “You can count on me.‘

But Charlotte didn’t answer.

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Charlotte’s heart.

Earlier that day, Lena’s words had planted a seed of doubt

Vivian Xander–Sean’s adoptive sister–might have feelings for him that crossed a line

And as far as Charlotte knew, Sean had always treated Vivian with care, even affection

Sure, Vivian had been rude to her the day before, and Sean had scolded her. But Charlotte could tell that his anger wasn’t about defending her. He was upset because Vivian had embarrassed the Jasper family with her lack of manners.

It wasn’t about standing up for Charlotte.

She understood then–when it came to Sean’s priorities, she could never compete with a girl who had grown up by his side.

And if she and Vivian were ever at odds in the future, Sean would likely take Vivian’s side.

To save herself from future heartbreak, Charlotte quietly decided not to expect too much from him.

Next to her, Sean noticed her silence and felt a wave of frustration wash over him.

He sighed and gently ruffled her hair. “Just remember this, Lottle. No matter what happens, I’m always on your side.

Charlotte lowered her head and gave a solt “mm.

Later that night, after dropping Charlotte off at home, Sean made a call.

He spoke calmly but firmly.

“Cancel the assault case with the station.”

Then he called his assistant. “Find out which hospital these two bastards are in. Take care of it.”

At the hospital, the tattooed man had just come out of surgery and was lying in bed, still in pain. The skinny blond guy was in the next bed

A man wearing a face mask walked into the room.

They both recognized him.

He was the one who had wired them fifty grand each at the bar. Their job had been to harass that woman.

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