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.

stop him. “Please calm down,

anxiously as she made her way over to Henry.

in annoyance, Zachary spun on

right there!” Henry

ignored his

Nacht!” Ben scurried after

heads down and dared not make

the direction where Zachary had just

believe Zachary went against Henry just to defend her and even took the blame for her, causing the

those who were impolite to him, so

Henry had

slapped was nothing big. However, his pride and

cursed, about

Charlotte looked down silently.

she was involved in the poisoning incident. There must be a misunderstanding. Please do me

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