The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99

Charlotte lowered her head. “It was all my fault.”

Lillian tumed to her sharply. “What do you mean by that?”

Charlotte took a deep breath and explained everything from the rooftop–every detail, every decision.

Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s expression darkened. “So Sean took that knife for you?”

Charlotte’s lips pressed into a thin line. “yes”

Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s voice was sharp with disapproval. “You acted recklessly. We had already called the police. There were security guards on the property, Couldn’t you have waited a little longer? If you hadn’t rushed in like that, Sean wouldn’t be lying in there right now.”

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Jasper St., Charlotte said quietly. Her voice was tight, almost hoarse, her head bowed even lower. “This is all on me.”

Mrs. Jasper Sr. didn’t relent. “And all this trouble–before you’re even married.”

Desmond’s expression tumed cold. “What exactly are you implying, Mrs. Jasper5r.? My daughter was the one targeted. Sean’s the one bring chased by an obsessive woman, and you’re blaming Charlotte?”

He took a step forward, his voice rising, “Wait a little longer? Are you serious? That woman had a knife to my younger daughter’s throat. She threatened to kill her if charlotte didn’t show up. You really think standing around and waiting was an option?”

Desmond scoffed, his tone biting. “You mentioned security? Where were your guards when a child got abducted in broad daylight? Were they on break? Dead asleep? My younger daughter was kidnapped. Charlotte risked her life to save her. And now you’re telling me she acted rashly? You should be grateful she had the

He was lived now. “Let me ask you something–it it had been your son with a life to his throat, would you have walted for the guards to show up?

“And don’t tell me Sean ‘took the knife forher.” What–so you’re saying the blade should have gone into my daughter instead?”

He stared Mrs. Jasper Sr. down, his voice steely. “The attacker was clearly the one at fault. But here you are, , blaming the victim. Is that how things work in your family?!

Mr. Jasper Sr.coughed twice, cutting through the tension. “Desmond, don’t get so worked up. You’re right. None of this was Charlotte’s fault.” He turned to his wife, his tone sharp. “What on earth are you saying? That wasn’t fair.”

Mrs. Jasper Sc. flushed with anger. Her chest heaved. “Fine! Now I’m the villain? I won’t argue with you anymore.‘

She spun around and stormed off.

Mr. Jasper Sr. tumed back to Desmond with a calmer voice. “Desmond, I understand your frustration. This whole thing is on us.”

Desmond exhaled slowly, reining in his emotions. “Now that Sean’s stable, I’m going home. My youngest is still shaken. I need to be with her.”

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