Chapter 226
Tea had spilled from the cup, soalding Into the carpet and leaving a dark stain.
Tan glanced at it and clicked his tongue.
“Hey man, don’t stress Charlotte’s not the kind of girl who jumps into things.
Sean stared blankly at the wet spot on the flone. His voice came out
hoarse.
“She really said yes?
Jan hesitated, then nodded.
“Yeah… I mean, it was New Year’s Eve. She saw you with your little cousin—who said;
said you two were going to get a room. If it were me, I’d have snapped too, Maybe she said it þast to piss you off, or maybe she was drunk and talking nonsense. I wouldn’t take It too seriously ”
“I didn’t… Sean’s throat tightened. “I never said I was getting a room.”
“she did Same difference.”
There was a beat of silence.
Sean’s expression shifted, pulling himself back under control
“Do something for me,” he said quietly.
After work, Charlotte had just stepped out of the office when she spotted a white Metaren parked not far away.
lan was leaning against the car, scrolling through his phone like he was waiting for someone.
It was the end of the day, and he was standing by the entrance of the film, clearly waiting for her.
Charlotte wallond over just then, lan looked up and spotted her
With a cheerful smile, he headed her way and called out, “There you are Lottie Finally off work”
“Hi, Jan. You looking for me?” She glanced behind him. “Where’s Mia? Didn’t she come with you?”
“Nope, I’m solo today. I needed to talk to you.”
“What about?”
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“wanted to say sorry for New Year’s Eve. I wasn’t thinking straight when I invited Sean Totally my fault for ruining the night. I booked a dinner to make it up to you. Would you let me take you out?”
Chadotte frowned slightly.
“That’s not necessary, Tan 1nderstand. It’s over and done with. No need for dinner. I have plans tonight anyway.”
“ot? What plans?” he asked without thinking.
She had just made that up to tom him down and hadn’t expected him to press.
“I’m meting up with some friends.”
“Guys or girls?”
Curlotte blinked “Was br seriously asking that? It’s not like it was any of his business,” she thought.
They had known each other for years, so Charlotte couldn’t exactly snap at him. Instead, she kept a straight face and lied without missing a beat. “A mix of guys and
The moment lancard there were guys involved, his mind flashed with an image of Sean’s boooding, miserable face.
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“Wait — you’ve got other guy friends besides me and Jordan? How come I’ve never heard of them? What’s his name? What does he do? How old is he? Height? Wright? Is he good–looking: Got a ploto!”
Charlotte stared at him.
“lan, what’s going on with you? You’r acting weird today.”
Tan laughed awlowardly.
“‘in just looking out for you, that’s all, we’re friends, right?”
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She narrowed her eyes, calm and direct
“Did he send you?”
They both knew who “he” w
The moment lan met Charlotte’s clear, piercing gate, he felt all his little schemes
Guiltly, he looked away.
“God, lawyers are terrifying, he thought. Those eyes see right through everything.“he silently remarked.
“No… of course not. I just came to apologize. Nothing to do with anyone else.”
charlotte didn’t press.
Tan pulled out a key and handed it over.
“Here my apology gill A small gesture. Please take it.”
She glanced at the key, then at the white McLaren nearby.
Her voice was steady and cool.
*If I’m not mistaken, a McLaren P1 starts at over $1 million. That’s a bit much for a New Year’s apology, Isn’t it?”
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“Nah Mia’s been going on and on about that night like she’s some kind of human alarm clock Trust me, it’s worth it just to get her to stop. I know you don’t need it, but do mra favor and take it anyway Save me the headache.”
Charlotte’s expression didn’t change. Her eyes remained calm, clear, and bright as she lo
looked at him.
“Lan, just be honest. Did Sean buy this car? It he did, tell him I don’t want it. We’ve broken up. It’s time to let go for real. No more back and forth, no more mixed
