Chapter 261
One of the construction workers scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed
“Sorry about that my mistake. I thought he was your boyfriend. You two just look like such a good match.”
Charlotte quickly waved her hands. “No, no, not at
Scott stood quietly beside her, his expression noticeably cool.
Charlotte glanced at him, feeling a little awkward. She noticed the subtle shift in his face and said with some embarrassment, “I really didn’t expect the guy to assume that. I’m sorry if it made things weird for you.”
Scott let out a small laugh, his tone playful.
“What, are you really that eager to deny any y connection to me?”
“Huh?” Charlotte blinked, a little caught off guard.
“That’s not what I meant. I just didn’t want to make things uncomfortable. Or give you the wrong idea.”
Scott gave her a half–smile, his eyes unreadable
“And what idea would that be?!!
Charlotte looked away, lips pressed together, unsure what to say.
scott seemed to read her mind. His voice held a hint of amusement as he asked, “You’re afraid I’d think you have a thing for me?”
“Yeah
Charlotte’s cheeks flushed an even deeper shade of red. After a pause, she gave a tiny, reluctant, “‘
Scott let out a soft laugh
“Do I really seem that full of myself?”
“No, that’s not what I meant!” Charlotte rushed to explain.
“It’s just Mia and Lena mentioned that a lot of girls have liked you, and that you turned them all down. I figured maybe you’re tired of the attention or just not into people having feelings for you, so I was worried you’d get the wrong idea about me and back out of the partnership. That’s all. I hope that makes sense.
Scott watched her as she rattled off her explanation, and suddenly burst into laughter.
Charlotte asked, “What’s so funny?
His laughter was warm and easy, like spring sunlight breaking through the clouds.
He was handsome, but in a very different way from Sean.
Sean had always felt like the untouchable type–sharp, distant, a man you could admire from afar but never really get close to
Scot, on the other hand, was like a soft beam of spring sunshine. Courteous, warm, effortlessly charming
Scott said, “I just think it’s cute how seriously you’re trying to convince me that you don’t like me.
Charlotte was rendered speechless.
-Really, you didn’t need to explain. I already know you’re not into me.
Charlotte blinked “You do?”
He had known for a while
He didn’t say it out loud, but the words echoed in his mind. “You really don’t remember me at all, do you?”
He almost asked Almost.
But in the end, he held back
seid too much, he might lose the opportunity to work with her altogether.
After giving Scott a four of the renovation site, it happened to be around dinnertime
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Scott smiled gently. “Would it be okay if I treated you to a meal? To celebrate our partnership.“.
Charlotte responded easily, “Sure.”
Her mind wasn’t on Valentine’s Day at all. She was still focused on work. She was planning to go over partnership terms with Scott over dinner and hopefully get the contract signed
Since it was their first official meal as future business partners, she didn’t want it to feel too casual. She picked a nearby upscale restaurant.
As Charlotte and Scott walked into the restaurant, she looked op and unexpectedly locked eyes with someone she know
It was Sean
He was dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit. Even in standard business wear, his commanding presence and striking features stood out effortlessly,
His eyes paused on Charlotte’s face for a moment, unreadable.
Then, without a word, his gaze shifted coldly to Scott, who was just a few steps behind her.
