The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1579

“I’ve got my whole world in my arms. Tell me, does that sound heavy to you?”

Anthony’s deep, velvety voice made Charlotte’s eyes narrow with a smile. Her lips curved up, playful and teasing. “You say the nicest things, you know that?”

She leaned in closer, her fingers tugging at his tie just for the fun of it.

“Be good,” Anthony said, lowering his gaze to her. His arms tightened around her, gentle but firm, each step steady as he carried her.

Charlotte just lifted a brow, content, and rested her cheek on his chest. Her eyes drifted closed and her voice came out soft and a bit husky. “So... what did you bring for her?”

“A full set of home appliances,” Anthony answered, smile touching his lips, his words a low rumble. “I actually thought about buying her a house, but that felt a little extreme.”

Geneva always prided herself on her integrity, so there was no guarantee she’d accept something so extravagant.

“Practical enough,” Charlotte murmured, nestling even closer against him. “I’m so tired.”

“Let’s get you home,” Anthony whispered. He grabbed the jacket Hans offered and carefully draped it over her shoulders.

He glanced back at the group still chatting behind them. His expression cooled and his brow creased. Instantly, Andrew, Parrish, and Stella fell quiet and eased away, giving them space.

The evening sun painted the apartment buildings gold, its light bouncing off windows, spilling warm rays into the narrow alley. Everyone walking by seemed touched with sunlight, wrapped in a peaceful kind of happiness.

…

Blair Estate.

“So?” Dorothy sat on the couch with a coffee cup between her hands, her makeup flawless, but her eyes stark and calculating.

The bodyguard in black bowed. “From what we’ve found so far, Andrew’s only been spending time with his old high school friends. Other than that, he doesn’t seem close to anyone.”

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