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?”

how Hector

moment, Ben came cover and politely explained, “Mr. Nacht has an urgent matter to attend to today. Shall we make another appointment

I’ll let you know.” Hector nodded with a

someone send you

the bodyguards

Hector replied politely. “You should go on. Mr. Nacht

“In that case…”

“Mr. Sterling was injured trying

Ben turned to look at Zachary before nodding.

you.” Charlotte immediately supported

Hector

“What happened?”

in a huff. When he saw

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

“Okay, sure.” David nodded.

careful, don’t hurt

helped Hector into

looked up

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