His Heart 227_The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO鈥榮 Obsession

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 Jan felt a chill crawl up the back of his neck. “You really can’t bluff your way through with awyer,” he muttered to himself.

 Good thing he had looped Mia in ahead of time.

 she’d been ranting about Sean nonstoptely, so the moment Sean askedn to deliver the car, he went straight home and told Mia everything. He exined that Sean felt guilty about the breakup and had bought the car as a kind of parting gift.

 Mia had rolled her eyes and scoffed, “That’s it? One lousy cat? Sean’s being cheap.”

 “Of course it’s not just the car,” Jan had replied, “There are a few limited edition Hermes bags in there too. Sean said one’s for you, one for Lena, and the rest are for Lottie. But you’ll have to lie a little–say you two picked them out to cheer her up. Don’t let her know Sean paid for them.”

 The second she heard “limited–edition Hermès,” Mia’s eyes lit up, “Wait, bags? Show me!”

 When an opened the trunk, she nearly drooled on the spot. “oh my god, this white one? I tried to buy itst year and couldn’t even get on the waitlist. Sean’s basically the prince of Jersey City–he got three! Excellent taste. Lottle and Lena are gonna love these.”

 Then <bn handed her a ck card. “And this too. When Charlotte’s tim goes on winter break, take her on a trip. Sean will cover all expenses.”

 Mia plucked the card from his fingers like it was a delicate flower, snorted, and said, “Now we’re talking. But don’t think just because I took his stuff I’m on his side. In my book, Sean is still the ultimate heartless jerk.”

 Langroaned and rubbed his temples. Sure, sure. Say what you want, just…help lep an eye on Lottic, okay?”

 There was no way he could tell Mia the truth behind the breakup. It Sean wanted to be the bad guy, so be it. A few insults were nothing in the grand scheme of things.

 Meanwhile, back in Sean’s office-

 “Achool”

 Sean frowned, grabbed a tissue, and blew his nose. Then he headed to the restroom to wash his hands.

 Weird. He wasn’t even sick Why the padden sneeze?

 Back in the parking lot, Mia picked up Charlotte’s call.

 “Yeah, Lottle, the car was my idea,” she said casually, “I made my brother buy it to apologize. It’s not a big deal. What’s a million bucks, really? Just take it— otherwise, I’ll have to listen to him whine all over again.” 

 Charlotte didn’t believe Lan, but she did trust Mia. 

 “Alright then,” she said atst. “It really wasn’t a big deal, so don’t give your brother such a hard time. I know he didn’t mean any harm.”

 <bn, listening nearby, felt a mix of guilt and admiration.

 “Lottle, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to lie to you. It was a white lie. I just hope you won’t hate me when you find out the truth one day,” he thought. Curlotte handed an his phone. “Olury, I’ll ept the car. Thanks, Jan,”

 He let out a breath of pellet. “No need to thank me.”

 She took the keys, walked over, and opened the car door–only to find the passenger seat piled high with Hermes bags

 She blinked, tuming back “What’s all this?” 

 Jan cepiled snoothly, “Oh, thique? Mia and Lena picked them out for you. Said you deserved something nice,”

 Curlotte took a photo and sent it to her two files. They had already coordinated withn, and their replies matched his story perfectly.

 Her heart softened. She thanked them both, exchanging a few sentimental messages. 

 Jan watched quietly, then said, “Well, you’ve got ns tonight, so I won’t hold you up. Drive safe.”

 Charlotte frowned. “You drove this car over. If I take it, how are you getting home? I can give you a litt.”

 He waved her off. “No need, I’ll call my driver. I’m heading to grab a berry–cheese ta for Mia anyway–you know how she loves that ce down the block.”

 He didn’t mention Sean was waiting in the mall parking parage nearby,

 Charlotte nodded. “Alright then I’m off. See you.”

 H

 “Sen you.”

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His Heart 227