When Charlotte felt the animosity, she grew inexplicably anxious. 

“Mr. Sterling, are you alright?” Zachary strolled over casually.

Behind him, Ben has instructed the bodyguards to investigate how it happened.“I’m fine, it’s just a scratch.’

Despite sweating profusely, Hector maintained his composure with a faint smile.

“I’m impressed that you have rescued a damsel in distress.” Zachary smiled. “Although she isn’t much of a beauty, I have to thank you on her behalf as her employer.”

Charlotte furrowed her eyebrows as she felt strange hearing what Zachary said.

“Please don’t say that. It’s nothing at all.” Hector glanced at Charlotte before saying to Zachary, “I was just looking for you. Are you…”“I’ve something on so I’m heading out.” Zachary was polite but aloof. “Sorry for wasting your time.”

“Erm…” Hector froze briefly before replying with a smile. “No worries. I’ll come again when you’re free…”

“Mmm-hmm,” Zachary grunted in acknowledgment before getting into his car.

Hector stood still, feeling extremely awkward.

Owen asked softly, “Didn’t you have an appointment with him?”

saw how Hector was treated, she felt bad for him. “Let’s go

moment, Ben came cover and politely explained, “Mr. Nacht has an urgent

let you know.” Hector nodded with

have someone send you to

waved for the

fine. I’ll manage this myself.” Hector replied politely. “You should go

“In that case…”

to ask Ben, “Mr. Sterling was injured trying to save me.

Ben turned to look at Zachary before nodding.

Charlotte

time, Hector didn’t

“What happened?”

When he saw what happened,

but Mr. Sterling saved me instead,” Charlotte explained. “Mr. Ben has given me permission to send Mr.

“Okay, sure.” David nodded.

careful, don’t

Hector into the

passed them by, Hector looked up and saw

you, take the other

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