Chapter 41: Charlotte and Sebastian video call

In the break room, the weight of those words crashed into Charlotte like a tidal wave. Her ears were filled with a deafening disbelief as she rushed back to her desk, her hands trembling uncontrollably. She fumbled to open her laptop, desperate for any shred of information that could confirm or deny what she had just heard.

A few pictures of Sebastian and an elegant Parisian socialite having dinner together appeared on the screen. They looked intimate, almost like a couple. A wave of heartache and betrayal crashed over Charlotte, making her feel like the whole world was mocking her.

At that moment, she felt an unprecedented sense of loneliness and overwhelming helplessness. She knew she had to find a chance to talk to Sebastian, but for now, she needed to calm down and sort out her thoughts.

As night fell, Charlotte returned home to an empty house. She stood by the window, gazing at the night outside, her mind in turmoil.

She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. She couldn't