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.

over to stop him.

she made her way over to Henry. Grabbing his sleeves, she

his eyes in annoyance, Zachary

there!”

ignored his

Ben scurried

their heads down and

direction where Zachary had just left, at

took the blame for her, causing the old

man who’d punish those who were impolite to him,

Henry had slapped him

big. However, his pride and honor

about to explode

Charlotte looked down silently.

forget it,” advised Taylor. “You heard what Zachary said. I don’t think she was involved in the poisoning incident. There must be a misunderstanding.

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