Shore
Chapter 203
-25 Donut
Charlotte’s expression darkened. “He’s not stupid enough to leave a trail back to himself.”
Sean tumed to look at Desmond, who lay pale and weak in the hospital bed. Histene held a hint of guilt. “Mr. Riley, I’m sorry this happened to you. This mess started because of me.”
family has power, influence. Don’t tell me no one in the Jasper family can do anything
Desmond’s voice was frail “Sean, Charlotte already told me everything. Your family! about Joseph Ford? You’er just going to let him get away with this?”
“I’m sorry, Mr. Riley. Right now, I can only speculate that Joseph was behind the attack. We don’t have any concrete evidence, and without that, the police can’t
Desmond frowned. “Sometimes, being a gentleman isn’t enough. If the other side is playing dirty, you have to be diler. You’re not a cop. Why are you so stuck on
Sean lowered his eyes.
Of course he understood that,
It wasn’t about insisting on legal justice. The real issue was that Joseph had only just returned to the country. He was hiding, never staying in one place too long. Every time Seen got a lead and sent someone, Joseph was already gone
He calmly explained the situation to Desmond.
But Desmond wasn’atisfied. With a sigh, he took the medicine Xena handed him and drank in silence.
After updating the family on the man who had carried out the attack, Sean placed a bank card on the table. “Mr. Riley, this is just a small gesture. Please accept it.” Desmond was clearly displeased. He wasn’t short on money, and his eyes landed on the bankcard with a hint of imitation.
“Don’t bother with this useless stuff,” he said flatly. “Catching Joseph would mean a whole lot more.”
In front of his future father–in–law, Sean kept his composure for Charlotte’s sake. He remained patient and respectful, his attitude impeccable “Of course,” he said with a nod
As Sean was getting ready to leave, Charlotte closed her laptop and said quietly, “I’ll go with you.”
Desmond gave her a sharp look displeasure clearly written on his face,
Charlotte sighed. “Dad, the reason they’re targeting you is to get to me. As long as I stay hidden, you, Aunt Xena, and Jodie will always be in danger Xema was taken aback “Charlotte, we have bodyguards now. I don’t think anything else will happen. But you really need to be careful.” Desmond snorted, “if being tied to the Jasper family means putting our lives at risk, then maybe this engagement shouldn’t continue.”
Charlotte froze, a chill spreading through her body.
She knew he wasn’t jolding-
And the worst part was–she had no grounds to argue
Because the people getting hurt weren’t her. They were her family. And she couldn’t keep purting them at risk for the sake of her own happiness.
“Dad..” Her voice was hoarse “Let me talk to Sean.”
“You should,” Desmond sald grimly.
In the hospital’s underground parking garage, the car was comfortably heated.
Sean took off his coat, revealing a black dress shirt and a nearly fed the. With his sharp, businesslike appearance, it was clear he had come straight from Jasper Lisperation
“Sean,” Charlotte said saltly, “we ared to talk.‘
He looked down, ryes clouded. “Why do you want to talk about?”
Berheart ached.
The words caught in lier thinat. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t say them
But her family had been lurt again and agaliu.
She couldn’t be selfish and think only about her own love and happiness.
Jodie had been kidnapped. Her father had fallen down the stairs.
What about tomorrow?
Would it be Aunt Xena next? Or her?
