Chapter 8 Going Home with Him

Life had settled into a quiet rhythm for Charlotte. She had grown used to her new environment, even though some coworkers whispered about her and Luke. Still, she got along well with most of them. Luke had handled the party incident with such grace, briefly making Charlotte a bit of a celebrity among designers without harming her reputation. If he weren't Frank's uncle, she might have actually found herself liking him more. After two weeks, Charlotte's ring design was complete. She held it with care, admiring its beauty. Luke was there too, watching her. Excited, Charlotte shared her thoughts with him. "Looks like I still got it. I was worried the design wouldn't translate well into reality, but it's gorgeous." Leaning against a bookshelf, Luke was looking for some old projects to show her, wanting to share some insights. "This just shows how talented you are, Charlotte. I knew you were the right person for this." This was a feeling Charlotte hadn't experienced in a while. There wa