When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1696 Cleared Misunderstandingnoveldrama

72%

+8 Pearls

Even Cecilia started to feel something was amiss. Charlotte had been in the restroom for over an hour. Her brows furrowed in confusion. What's going on in there? Could she be constipated?

Cecilia glanced at Sven, still waiting patiently, and decided to call Charlotte.

"Lottie, why haven't you come out yet?" she asked.

Charlotte's voice faltered on the other end. "Is Sven still there?"

Cecilia was puzzled. "Yes, he's still here. What's wrong?"

"Then I'll just stay in the bathroom until he leaves," Charlotte replied firmly. The thought of facing a man she once had feelings for made her heart ache.

Realization dawned on Cecilia. "Lottie, he's waiting for you. You should come out."

"Waiting for me?" Charlotte echoed, confused, before shaking her head. "Forget it. Just ask him to leave."

She couldn't bear the idea of reopening old wounds.

"Don't you want to know why he's here to see you?" Cecilia pressed gently.

Charlotte sighed deeply. "Forget it. I don't want to think about anything right now." She remained curled up in the corner.

Cecilia, recalling the events Charlotte had mentioned from the previous night, decided to step in. "Do you want me to ask him for you?" she offered, sensing that Sven still harbored feelings for Charlotte.

Charlotte hesitated. "Is that possible? Boss, could you really ask for me?"

"Of course," Cecilia replied.

After hanging up, Cecilia approached Sven. "Lottie's stomach seems to be bothering her. Did you need something from her? If so, I can pass along the message."

Hearing that Charlotte wasn't feeling well, Sven frowned with concern. "Could it be food poisoning? I'll go get some medicine for her."

Cecilia couldn't help but smirk inwardly. He does care about her. Why else would he zero in on her upset stomach instead of brushing off the conversation?

As Sven prepared to leave, she stopped him. "Hold on. The things you said to Lottie last night-those were lies, weren't they? Admit it, you like her."

Sven paused in his tracks.

"Was her relationship with Eric genuine or just a facade?" Sven asked, his tone cautious.

With that question, the misunderstanding was finally cleared.

Cecilia chuckled knowingly. "I had a feeling there was a reason behind your sudden decision to break up with her. Of course, their relationship was fake."

Chapter 1696 Cleared Misunderstanding

+8 Pearls

Cecilia sighed and explained, "Here's what happened: A few days ago, Eric's dad came to the office, convinced Eric was into men, and caused quite a scene. To appease him, Eric had no choice but to bring Lottie in as a decoy girlfriend." She shook her head. "I didn't think you'd misunderstand. Why didn't you just clarify it with her sooner?"

Sven's expression shifted, a tinge of embarrassment creeping onto his face. For a moment, he was speechless.

Without missing a beat, Cecilia pulled out her phone. "I'm calling Lottie. You hurt her yesterday, and now she's too scared to face you. That's why she's been avoiding you."

Sven nodded stiffly, his voice low. "Thank you."

Back in her office, Cecilia called Charlotte and explained the entire situation in detail.

Hearing the truth, Charlotte finally understood why Sven had suddenly suggested breaking up after she returned from Eric's house.

"So that's what happened." She sighed, lightly smacking her forehead as she recalled how she had flaunted Eric in front of Sven just the day before.

No wonder Sven had misunderstood.

After letting the realization sink in, Charlotte emerged from the restroom and cautiously approached Sven. Neither of them spoke immediately, each waiting for the other to say something first.

Watching the awkward tension, Cecilia decided to intervene. "The riverside view outside the company is pretty nice. Why don't you two take a walk?"

Both of them responded at the same time, "All right."

Without further hesitation, they headed outside together.

Cecilia watched as they walked away, a knowing smile playing on her lips. Without needing to ask, she could tell the two were on the path to reconciliation.

She returned to her desk, plugging in the recording Sven had handed over.