“I’m the one getting married, not you,” blurted Zachary.

He noticed Henry’s gloomy expression and immediately switched over to a wry grin instead. “That being said, we already have children. What else is there for you to disagree with?”

Zachary knew that Henry’s weakness was the children.

“Don’t you dare use the children as a shield! I’m not buying into that argument!” shouted Henry in anger.

Zachary curled his lip, unmoved. He busied himself with the freshly brewed tea and poured Charlotte a cup too.

Charlotte took it but did not dare drink it. She only used the teacup to warm her clammy hands.

 

“If I don’t consent to this union, you can forget about getting married,” said Henry in a warning tone. “Don’t think you can go around spreading your wings and behaving as if you can do as you please.”

“I still hold a majority of the Nacht Groups’ equity. If you disobey me, I’ll pull out of the group—unless you’re fine with doing things alone.”

 

did build the Divine Corporation, but it comprises only a small part of

the best you can do is to compete on equal standing with the Blackwoods. You’re nothing compared to your aunt, and the Lindbergs will

be directed at

could Zachary not realize

believe that his

did not want to

to share his burdens with her, but she was not

and was thrust into a devilish training regime at the age of six.

was a genius, and a fountain of

pursuit of knowledge. Even when he grew into his teens and a man, Henry had tight control over his friendships or pursuits of romance. He only lived for one

brought him to where he was.

angry…” came Charlotte’s hurried interjection. “If you don’t agree, we’ll just

glared at her accusingly. How could she so willingly discard everything he was going to put on the line

man submits to circumstances,” said Henry coldly. “You’re only interested in Zachary because he is the worldly, well-off man that he is today.” ”However, if he disobeys my will, he will lose

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