<b>Sean </b>still had work to take care of,
stayed for a while before leaving
Charlotte and Jenny went to Lama’s hospital room, where they teamed up to give her a beautiful makeover.
Lana heamed at betreflection in the judrror. “Charlotte, Jenny, thisisthe t tline (‘ve ever looked this pretty!”
Chadotte gently patted her heal. ” show your brother now.
“okay” Lama nodded eagerly and skipped off.
Back at Charlotte’s apartment, <b>Sean </b>received an
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They had won the bid for the project in Antis Thai had been matched by Josephi. As a result, Josepli had suffered a massive financial loss and was now scrambling to till the <b>pap </b>
Noah warned Sean to be careful at Joseph seeking revenge.
“Eventhoughthe’s in Antis, he has people working for him here in Jersey City,” Noah cautioned.
After hanging up, Sean’s expression tumed serious. “Lottle, there’s something need to tell you.”
Seeing his grave expression, charlotte straightened up. “What is 117”
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“My father’s illegitimate son is Joseph Food. Years ago, when my grandparents refused to let him return <b>to </b>the Jasper family, he struggled for a while in Antis, Eventually, he was taken in by a powerful local gang leader. In recent years, he’s bullt his own base there, with loyal followers and even armed forces.”
Charlotte’s eyes widened, “Doesn’t that make him really dangerous for you? Sean, you have to be careful dealing with him.”
Seansed, feeling a wave of warmthat her concem. He pulled ber into fils anns
“I’m not worried about myself,” be mamured. “Tin worried about you You’ce the most Insportant person to me, and if he <b>wants </b>to hurt me, he mighte after
Come after mir?
“Yes, I’m not an easy target, but you… you’re my weakness. If he targets <b>you</b>, L
Charlotte hugged ham tighter. “Don’t worry <b>about </b>me. I can take care of myself, Didn’t you already assign two more bodyguards to me? I’ll be fine. Besides, this is Jersey City, not Antis. <b>His </b>influence can’t reach that far.”
can frowned slightly. “He has people here too<b>. </b>The ones who Iddnapped jodle at our engagement party–they were his ment.”
Sean tightened his grip on her “Promise me, no matter where you go, always take your bodyguards with you.”
They caddled un thesota fork whille, wrapped in radiother’s warmth, until the doorbell rang.
Sean stood up. “That’s the food I ordered ”
Charlotteughed. “When did you order It? Perfect timing–I was just getting hungry.”
“Outlur way backtions the hospital,” Sean teplied with a smile.
“You’re always so thoughtful.”
The food was from a nearby live–star <b>hotel </b>known for its signature dishes.
Charlotte’s eyes widened as she recognized the logo on the bag: “Walt, don’t they usually not offer <b>delivery </b>service?”
<b>can </b>smiled and began unpacking the dishies, ananging them neatly on the table. “They do if you want them to.
Charlotte raised an eyebrow at him before quickly catching on Of course, the hotel didn’t offer delivery for ordinary customers but Sean wasn’t an ordinary
She took a seat at the dining table, her eyes lighting sap as r picked up her utensils.
She was genuinely starving she had overslept that morning, missing <b>breakfast</b>, and by the time <b>she </b>woke up, it was already past lunchtime.
The table was dilled with a delicious sparad–all of her favorite dishes.
The dishes were perfectly prepared, fragrant, colorful, and full of vor
The hotel was famous for its food, known for its high prices and small portions, but the taste was always worth it.