Instead of denying it, Zachary shrugged. He then poured himself half a glass of wine and savored it slowly.

“Why are you doing this?” Charlotte was close to exploding in fury. “Do you have a grudge against my father? Is that why you’re toying with me?”

Hearing those words, Zachary paused and looked at her. “Did someone say something to you?”

“Why? Are you feeling guilty?” Charlotte questioned. “Does my father’s company’s bankruptcy have something to do with you?”

That was the question she wanted the answer to the most. Although it was risky to voice it out, she had no other options.After all, she lacked the ability to investigate him. So she might as well be direct with him.

“Who told you that?” Zachary narrowed his eyes dangerously.

“Seeing that you’re not denying it, does that mean it’s true?”

 

Charlotte did not want to accept this as her reality, but with how he reacted, it seemed like that was the truth.

Instead of answering her questions, Zachary asked, “Was it Hector?”

“Tell me. Did you acquire my father’s company with malicious intents

Zachary swirled the wine in his glass. “When he pleaded for mercy earlier, I’ve decided to let him off. But, since he’s pulling dirty tricks on me now, I guess all that’s left for him

his phone and made

Zachary had already ended the call. She anxiously explained, “This has nothing to

him?” The corner of Zachary’s lips curled upward as he cast a mocking gaze on

you mean? What are you trying

overtaken Charlotte’s mind. All she knew then was that

call came in. “Mr. Nacht, Hector Sterling’s car is parked at

in,” Zachary

“Yes, Sir.”

she could see an evil glint in his eyes. “So? Will you bet with

are you trying to do?” A sense of

out.” Zachary glanced at her translucent, soaked clothes

was about to return to

her panic, she entered Zachary’s

meek voice came from the outside. “Mr. Nacht, here’s your ruby necklace. My deepest apologies.

you still standing outside? Come in and have a

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