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?”

drew the line between Hector and the matter. “Tell me. Did

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

his phone and made a call.

tried to stop him, but Zachary had already ended the call. She anxiously

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

do you mean? What are you

then was

Right then, a call came in. “Mr. Nacht, Hector Sterling’s car is parked at the greenway. He says he’s here

him in,”

“Yes, Sir.”

see

are you trying to do?” A sense of foreboding rose in

and you’ll find out.” Zachary glanced at her translucent, soaked clothes before ordering, “Tidy yourself up in

Charlotte realized she was soaked and dripping all over the floor. She was about to return to her room

panic, she

My deepest apologies. My wife is not the most sensible woman. I apologize

still standing outside? Come in and have a seat.” Zachary

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