The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 448

Chapter 448

The next morning, Charlotte got up early.

After breakfast at the hotel, she planned to head out to the lake just outside town.

In the parking lot, Sean turned to Petra, who stood expressionless beside him. “You can head back. Nothing’s going to happen with me here.”

Petra’s voice was calm and flat. “I only take orders from Miss Riley”

Sean fell silent.

He had finally gotten the chance to take Charlotte on a proper vacation, just the two of them. And now someone insisted on tagging along?

Petra was great at her job–skilled, loyal, reliable–but she could be stubborn. No flexibility, no emotional nuance.

Charlotte glanced at Petra. She knew Petra had been working nonstop, following her around every day on this work trip. The job was repetitive, boring, and far from glamorous. A change of scenery might be nice for her.

And besides, it wasn’t a bad idea to have an extra pair of hands in the wilderness, just in case something happened.

As for Sean, Charlotte knew exactly what he was thinking.

He wanted alone time with her. A little couple’s getaway.

That could be arranged. Once they got there, she would have Petra hang back and give them some space.

“Come with us, Petra,” Charlotte said.

“Okay.”

They didn’t have to worry about transport. Sean had already made arrangements. A call later, and an off–road vehicle rolled up

to meet them.

They drove out of town. Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the lake.

Normally, this spot would be packed with tourists snapping photos and soaking in the view. But today, the entire area was quiet. Not a single soul in sight.

Maybe Sean had called in a favor. Maybe someone up top had cleared the place ahead of time.

The driver stayed in the car while the three of them got out.

The scene before them was breathtaking.

Charlotte stood still, momentarily stunned.

The sky was a brilliant, cloud–brushed blue, so clear it looked almost unreal. Cottony clouds drifted lazily across it like nature’s afterthought, soft and weightless.

The lake mirrored the sky perfectly, its surface shimmering under the sun like a bed of diamonds. It sparkled like something out of a dream–something not quite real, not quite tangible.

Set against the vibrant green meadow, the deep–blue lake looked like a sapphire nestled in velvet. It was peaceful, untouched, and endlessly soothing.

Wildflowers bloomed along the lakeside–yellow, purple, white–names unknown, but scent sweet and vivid. Butterflies danced in the air while bees buzzed from petal to petal. The whole scene pulsed with life.

Sean had come prepared.

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He pulled out a DSLR camera and began snapping shots of the landscape, capturing the dreamy beauty of the place. After a few frames, he looked over the lens at Charlotte. “Go stand over there. I’ll take some of you.”

She was wearing a light blue and white plaid sundress with a large white bow at the chest and delicate daisy embroidery along the skirt. It was youthful and breezy–perfect for the setting.

She hadn’t packed casual clothes for this trip, only business attire Sean had taken her shopping the night before and picked out this dress himself.

It suited her.

When she stood by the lake, she looked like a fairy who had wandered into the mortal world. The breeze lifted the hem of her dress like butterfly wings about to take flight.

She struck a few poses, and Sean snapped away, patient and focused.

Her skin was porcelain smooth, her features delicate and elegant, the kind of beauty that didn’t need makeup to stun

Sean took shot after shot–from every angle, close–ups and wide frames, front and back. He had dabbled in photography before, and it showed. Every photo looked like a magazine cover.

Once he finished, he handed the camera to Petra. “Take one of us.

It had been a long time since they last took a photo together.

He gave Petra a quick rundown on how to use the camera, then walked over to stand beside Charlotte.

The last time they posed like this was during a trip to Linton Springs–back when they were still caught up in a sweet, messy, passionate relationship.

They hadn’t reconciled yet, so Sean didn’t try anything bold. He kept a respectful distance.

In the photo, he looked at Charlotte with gentle, lingering affection, eyes full of unspoken love.

She looked at the camera.

He looked only at her.

After the pictures were taken, Petra took the hint and stepped aside, giving them privacy.

Sean and Charlotte strolled side by side through the postcard–perfect scenery. In the distance, cows and sheep called out lazily. Birds circled in the sky. A breeze stirred the air, carrying with it the scent of flowers.

Everything felt peaceful. Timeless.

As they walked, their shoulders inched closer without meaning to. The air between them grew warmer, softer, sweet with anticipation.

Suddenly, Charlotte caught her foot on a small stone and stumbled forward.

Sean moved without thinking, reaching out to steady her and pulling her into his arms.

For a moment, she was completely surrounded by him. His cool, woody cologne, the calm strength in the way he held her—it wrapped around her like a quiet spell.

They were close. So close.

Sean looked down at her, their noses nearly touching, their breaths brushing softly in the space between them.

Time seemed to stand still.

Their eyes locked.

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Charlotte’s heart pounded faster, thudding lotider with every beat until it drowned out everything else. The wind, the birds, the world around her seemed to fall away.

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