Charlotte had dressed up today. The ck fitted dress hugged her curves perfectly, highlighting her figure in all the right ces. Her red lips stood out against the ck, making her fair skin glow even more. There was something dangerously beautiful about

her.

Sean’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. He ended the call, reached out, and gently tugged Charlotte by the wrist, pulling her into his arms.

Shended lightly on hisp without resistance.

Sean wrapped his arms around Charlotte, his deep, maic voice vibrating near her ear. “I missed you.”

A soft smile tugged at Charlotte’s lips. “I missed you too.”

“If you missed me, why didn’t you call? Why didn’t youe find me, hmm?”

“I had ns today.”

“What kind of ns?”

“I went shopping with Lena.”

“Oh, I see. So your best friend’s more important than me,” he said, feigning jealousy.

“You’re seriously jealous of Lena?” Charlotteughed.

Sean’s lips grazed her earlobe as he whispered in a low, seductive voice, “I could go shopping with you too.”

“No way.‘

That would be way too obvious.

Especially with her father watching her so closely. If anyone saw them and reported backb, /bit would definitely lead to another argument–maybe even force them to break up.

Sean’s breath tickled the side of her neck.

His voice was hoarse and low. “Am I really that shameful to be seen with? Huh?”

It was dangerously tempting.

Charlotte felt a wave of electricity shoot through her, warm and tingling.

“Come with me,” she said. “Let’s not do this here.”

She stood up, trying to leave, but Sean pulled her back into his arms.

“When are you going to make us official?” he murmured, wrapping his arms around her from behind, his warm lips brushing against her neck.

Charlotte softened her toneb, /bcoaxing gently, “Be good. We’ll talk about it at home.

Hearing those two words, “at home,” made Sean’s eyes light up.

“Alright.” He let go. “Let’s go home.”

Charlotte brought him back to her vi.

It was ba /bprivate property she had bought a few months ago. This was Sean’s first time visiting.

She opened the door and invited him in.

Sean stepped insideb, /bcasually looking around bas /bhe explored. He even used Charlotte’s cup to pour bhimself /bba /bss of bwater/b,

moving bso /bfortably it was as if he were right at home.

The vi had been a gift from Desmond after she and Sean broke up. Charlotte had chosen the interior design herself, reflecting

her exact taste.

After exploring the ce, Sean returned with her cup in hand and looked at her expectantly. “Alright, we’re home now. Sob? /bWhen are you going to make it official?”

“In such a rush?” Charlotte chuckled.

“Of course I’m in a rush,” Sean said, dead serious. “Zac keeps pestering you. Scott’s been eyeing you for years. And now there’s this new guy, Tyler–how could I not be in a rush?”

“You know about that?” Charlotte looked surprised. “How did you find out about Tyler?”

He hadn’t even been at the cocktail party.

“Your dad and the Ziegler family are trying to match you and Tyler. A few people I know were at that eventb./b”

Charlotte exined, “My dad wants me to give Tyler a chance, but neither bof /bus is interested. He actually knows I’m with youb. /bHe even told me he has feelings for someone else–Lena.”

Sean’s expression softened. “He likes Lena?”

Charlotte nodded. “Yep. Who would’ve guessed? I sure didn’t. I was shocked.”

Sean gave a slight nod. “Well, that rules him out. But there are still two other guys who are clearly after you.”

Charlotte gave him a yful look. “You’re not threatened by them, are you?”

His expression turned serious. For a second, something vulnerable flickered in his eyes. “It’s not that I’m insecure. I’m just scared of losing you. I already lost you once. I don’t want to lose you again.”

Charlotte’s heart ached a little.

She stepped closer, rose onto her toes, and gently cupped his face.

“Sean,” she whispered, “you’re the only one in my heart. Don’t

Before she could finish, Sean suddenly lowered his head and kissed her.

The rest of her words melted into silence.