The Devious Hearts | Englot | girlxgirl

Chapter 36 - Epilogue

Santorini, Greece

A young woman swims in the glistening waters of a private pool at the luxurious Cavo Tagoo resort in Santorini, Greece.

The afternoon sun casts a warm glow as she finally emerges from the water. She reaches for a towel draped over a nearby lounge chair, drying her hair and wrapping herself in the soft fabric. Settling into the chair, she savors the serene beauty of the Aegean Sea stretching endlessly before her, the horizon kissed by the golden hues of an impending sunset.

Her phone buzzes, and she glances at the screen, where notifications flood in with congratulatory messages about her recently launched article.

A faint smile graces her lips as she absorbs the significance of the moment. Just fifteen minutes ago, her piece-one that could change the course of a lot of people's life-went published.

Amidst the flurry of messages, she pauses to reply to a text from Henry Valois, a steadfast ally despite his strong loyalty to the Warasorn sisters. His support has been invaluable, and she's grateful for his guidance during her interview with him.

Henry: Congratulations. You did it, Charlotte. Enjoy your vacation!

Charlotte: It's all thanks to you too, Henry. Thank you!

Charlotte adjusts her hair in the soft glow of sunset, the backdrop of the Aegean Sea's shimmering waters enhancing her natural beauty. With a smirk, she snaps a sultry selfie and send it to someone, her eyes sparkling with mischief, and sends it with a teasing caption.

Charlotte: Stunning view, perfect for a honeymoon. Santorini's magic never fails. Wish you were here? ❤

With a satisfied sigh, she rises and walks toward her hotel room, determined to make the most of her vacation.

After everything she has endured and the months spent contemplating the Voss article, she finally feels a sense of liberation.

The chapter with Voss is closed; she is free to embrace the future that awaits her.

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The next day, Charlotte strolled through the charming village of Oia, her small camera in hand.

The afternoon sun bathed the authentic village in a golden glow, while the approaching sunset added a romantic ambiance to the scene.

As she wandered, her gaze fell upon a woman standing at the edge, facing the sea. The woman stood still, her hair blowing gently in the breeze, eyes closed, fully absorbed in the beauty of the moment. Charlotte couldn't help but smile, capturing the serene image with her camera.

The woman turned toward her, slowly opening her eyes. "Isn't it a bit rude to take photos like that?"

She teased, pausing as Charlotte drew closer. "Miss Austin..."

With a radiant smile, Charlotte stepped closer, wrapping her arms around Engfa's neck and pressing her lips against Engfa's. The kiss wasn't sensual, but filled with longing-a kiss of relief and joy. Their lips moved in perfect harmony, Engfa's hands resting gently on Charlotte's waist, the breathtaking sunset casting a warm glow around them. After a moment, Charlotte pulled back, still smiling.

Engfa matched her smile, genuine warmth radiating from her. With a playful gesture, she wiped away a smudge of lipstick from Charlotte's lips with her thumb.

"When did you get here?" Charlotte asked, her arms still draped around Engfa's neck.

"Just two hours ago. And you chose an amazing location for this trip. A private jet... fifteen hours, Miss Austin," Engfa replied, raising an eyebrow in mock disapproval.