Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

Zachary had been biding his time without making any retaliation. However, the business circles were waiting to watch a good show. It didn’t matter when it would happen or who would come up on top—it was certain to set off a bloody storm.

“Why are they here to attend Hector and Helena’s wedding? Do the two families rely on help from the Lindberg Corporation?” Charlotte asked uneasily.

“You’re not too stupid, I see.” Zachary pinched her chin lightly.

“Isn’t that a great disadvantage to you?” Her expression turned sour. “On top of that, you’re dismissing the engagement with the Synder Group. If the Synder Group were to align with the Lindbergs, then—”

“They’ve already aligned.” Zachary rubbed at his temples. “We’ll settle everything here once and for all.”

“For real?” Charlotte turned pale with fright. “The Synder Group and the Divine Corporation still have ongoing collaboration projects. How could she align with the Lindbergs at this juncture? According to the contract regulations, they would have to compensate ten times their capital in the case of a breach.”

“Indeed, it is stated so in the contract, but anyhow, it was my fault. It wouldn’t look good if both parties continue fighting over it,” Zachary said bluntly. “More importantly, the Nachts are indebted to Taylor Blackwood. I can’t make them cough out the compensation.”

“Then…”

call it quits. From now on,

his words. Outsiders who were unclear about the situation might think of Zachary as arrogant and impulsive. But she was well aware he was sacrificing these to give her and the children status

he didn’t have to rush with calling off the engagement. Had he been more of a selfish, practical jerk, he could totally marry Sharon Blackwood and deal with the

Yet, he chose otherwise.

children a name, even if it meant shouldering a tremendous amount

a real

At the thought of the pressure Zachary was shouldering alone, her heart clenched. “The Lindbergs have the support of the Browns, the Sterlings, and the Blackwoods—that makes them twice as strong. Whereas

I, is more than capable enough to handle it.”

sorry. It’s me who dragged you down.” Charlotte felt exceptionally guilty. If it weren’t for her, there would be no grievances between Zachary and the Browns and Sterlings. He wouldn’t have broken all ties with the Blackwoods either. As such, it could be said that the three families only went against Zachary

her a femme fatale. In fact, there

girl.” Zachary frowned. “You have to