The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 430

Charlotte never made a habit of memorizing phone numbers. All er family and friends‘ contacts were saved in her phone, so whenever she needed to call someone, she simply scrolled through her contacts and dialed.

She never imagined she would find herself in a situation like this.

Now her phone was ruined from water damage, Petra’s phone was completely out of battery, and since Charlotte didn’t know any numbers by heart, she wouldn’t be able to call anyone even if she borrowed Manon’s phone.

Manon looked distressed. “If I had known there was going to be a food, I never would have asked you to come. My husband and I should have just gone to the city to visit you instead.”

Charlotte shook her head. “Don’t say that. If both of you had gone to Harbor City, who would have taken care of your son?”

Manon’s son was only two years old and needed constant attention. Her in–laws had already passed away, and her mother was in poor health, barely able to care for herself, let alone help with a toddler.

It was because of the child that Manon had asked Charlotte to make the trip in the first place.

“This isn’t your fault,” Charlotte said gently. “No one could have predicted a natural disaster like this. The rescue teams should be here soon. I was only out of contact for a day, and I already managed to let my dad know I’m safe.”

The day Charlotte arrived, the weather had been sunny. The forecast had even said the next three days would be clear. But on the day she was supposed to leave, the rain suddenly came pouring down.

No one had expected the rain to last so long or turn into a flood.

Without electricity, Manon started preparing dinner early, around five in the evening.

By then, the rain had finally stopped, and the water inside the house had begun to recede.

The night before, it had risen past their calves. Now it only reached slightly above the ankles.

Manon brought out a spare pair of rain boots for Charlotte. “I’m really sorry. I only have two pairs in women’s sizes,” she said, glancing apologetically at Petra.

Petra stood barefoot in the water without saying much.

“I’m fine,” she said calmly.

Charlotte was worried she might catch a cold. “Petra, why don’t you rest upstairs? I’ll bring dinner up when it’s ready. Try not to stay in the water too long.”

“This is nothing,” Petra replied. “During training, I once ran five miles barefoot in the snow.”

Manon’s eyes widened. “What kind of training is that?”

Petra didn’t answer.

She had almost said too much.

Charlotte let out a small laugh to smooth things over. “Petra used to take part in extreme survival challenges.”

Manon’s eyes lit up. “That’s incredible. You’re seriously impressive.”

Just like that, the moment passed.

Later, in the kitchen, Charlotte helped Manon rinse vegetables to pass the time.

“How have things been for you these past couple of years?” Manon asked as she sliced some carrots.

Charlotte carefully peeled off lettuce leaves one by one. “They’ve been good,” she said.

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Manon didn’t know much about Charlotte’s family or background. As far as she knew, Charlotte was just a regular young lawyer. “How’s work in your hometown?” she asked. “Did you settle in okay at the new law firm? Do they pay as well as the ones in Harbor City?”

“It’s about the same,” Charlotte replied. “There’s not much of a difference.”

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