Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

chapter 191

“Because you’re sticking your nose into where it doesn’t belong.” Zachary shot an icy glare at Hector.

“I…” Hector stood transfixed for a moment before he blurted out an explanation, “I’m giving this necklace back because of my wife’s mistake. It has nothing to do with anyone else.”

“Do you mean you’re not doing this for her?” Zachary pointed at Charlotte.

“No.” Hector dropped his head, not daring to look at Charlotte.

Hearing his response, Charlotte knitted her brows, an uneasy feeling crept within her.

She knew Hector was saying those words to protect himself, but to look at how meek he had become sent indescribable feelings to her heart.

“Tell me then, what does the bankruptcy of Windt Corporation have to do with me?” Zachary questioned.

Hector shuddered as his face paled further.

 

“He’s not the one who told me about it,” Charlotte explained. “This has nothing to do with him.”

“Speak!” Zachary roared.

Shuddering again, Hector stuttered, “I-I-I don’t know.”

Zachary kept his glacial gaze

Charlotte quickly jumped to Hector’s defense. “Why are you dragging

as he smiled. “Mr. Sterling, don’t

Charlotte, Hector frowned

no need for you

then threw the ruby necklace to Hector as though he was rewarding money to a beggar. “Here. Think of it as my investment

mean…” Hector trailed off, bewildered. “I can restart my

was a symbolism of the

can only have one value. Whether you use the ruby necklace to start your project or to buy her freedom is

words, the hair behind Charlotte’s neck stood

that’s the bet he was talking about. The

company, or

only

the project was to the Sterlings for

were pressuring them, if the Sterlings

was impossible for Hector to give up on

he would be

of

ago. As such, even if Hector chose to abandon her for his family again, Charlotte would no longer feel the same disappointment and grievance she

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