Chapter b25 /b

bSean /bsat in the observation area, watching Charlotte in her element. A surge of pride filled his chest, admiration and affection brimming in his

eyes.

His Lottle was incredible.

After the trial, he handed her a bottle of water. “Here, drink some.

“Thanks” 5 She took a few sips before saying, “The verdict will be announcedter, but we have a strong chance of winning

Sean smiled. “Your eyes lit up while you were debating. You’re so sharp, so determined. I couldn’t take my eyes off you.”

Charlotteughed, a little embarrassed, “Really? I do feel like a different person in court.”

“You were amazing.” His praise bwas /bgenuine. “You’re going to be one of the best in the field one day.

She grinned. “I hope you’re right.

That was when bshe /bthought of Zac

In their three years together, he had never once cared about her work, let alone attended one of her trials. All he ever did wasment on how little her sry was, barely enough to cover a fancy dinner or a night out with his friends.

He never respected her ambition.

Once, she won a major bcase/b–over five million in ims–and was thrilled about her sess. When she shared the news with Zac, he dismissed

bit /bwith a smirk.

“bOur /bpany’s contracts are worth tens of millions. You take on these tiny cases? Charlotte, why work so hard for pocket change? Just quit I’ll take care of you.”

That was thest time she ever talked to him about work.

He might have had some real feelings for her, but they were only skin–deep. He only liked her face and her body. He never truly understood

herb. /b

Their rtionship had always been about partying, eating, and having fun. There was never any real connection, nothing deeper than the

surface.

For the first time, Charlotte genuinely thought that maybe, just maybe, Sean

can would make a great partner.

As they left the courthouse, Sean’s phone buzzed. After a brief call with his assistant, he tumed to Charlotteb, /bhis expression serious,

“That milk you gave me for testing–it was drugged with a strongxative.”

A cold glint shed in her eyes. “I knew it.”

*Do you want me to handle it?” bSean /basked.

Charlotte shook her head. No need. I’ll deal with it myself.”

There was no proof lining Wendy to the tampered milk, which made involving the police useless.

Since this was a personal grudge, she would settle it personally.

After the trial, Charlotte spent the next few bdays /bshowing Sean around the area.

They went to the restaurant Charlotte had been craving for months just to get a te of spicy Cajun pasta. Sean wasn’t great with spicy food, but even as he broke into ba /bsweat, he still finished everyst bite.

They balso /bvisited scenic spots, btook /bphotos, and admired breathtakingndscapes. They then wandered through historic sitesb, /bsoaking in the rich culture.

Thor few days with Sean felt bmore /bfulfilling than all three years she had spent with Zac

Meanwhile, Wendy spent five days in the hospital, with Zac by her side the entire time.

During those five days, Zac found himself constantly checking his phone, hoping bfor /ba message from Charlotte.

But there was nothing.

No missed calls. No texts. Just messages from his usual crowd inviting him out, along with work notificationsb. /b

Finally, he snapped.

He unlocked his phone and fired off a text.

“Are you done acting out yet?”

Sean was holding Charlotte’s phone, taking pictures for her, when the message suddenly popped up on the screen.

His gaze darkened instantly.