Charlotte froze, appalled at the sight.

Zachary turned his head to one side and knitted his brows silently.

Soon, a red mark appeared on his cheek.

“I’ve never slapped you before,” said Henry in a menacing voice. “You were smart, obedient, and never disappointed me. But today—”

“I’m not your puppet!” Zachary interrupted rudely. “You can’t use me to reverse your mistake!”“What do you mean?” Henry’s voice wobbled.

“Am I wrong?” Zachary sneered. “Back then, my father was troubled in love and died in an accident later. Hence, you placed all your hopes on me and exercised total control over my life. I must gain your approval before I date or marry anyone. You even interfered when I tried to make friends!”

“Zachary Nacht!” Henry roared.

“What’s wrong? Is one slap not enough?” Zachary raised his chin defiantly. “Go on. Slap me more. I’ll think of it as repaying you for bringing me up.”

“Y-You rascal!” Henry was shaking in anger as he raised his hand, about to give him another slap.

Nacht!” Taylor rushed over to stop him. “Please calm

anxiously as she made her way over to Henry. Grabbing his sleeves, she pleaded, “Please stop

his eyes in annoyance, Zachary

right there!”

ignored his shouts

Ben

heads down

where Zachary had just

couldn’t believe Zachary went against Henry just to defend her and even took the

man who’d punish those who were impolite to him, so he would never allow

had slapped him

slapped was nothing big. However, his pride and honor were

Henry cursed, about to

Charlotte looked down silently.

advised Taylor. “You heard what Zachary said. I don’t think she was involved in the poisoning incident. There must

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