“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.”

 

the Divine Corporation, but it comprises only a small

standing with the Blackwoods. You’re nothing compared to your aunt, and the Lindbergs will be able to wipe you out

that seemed to be directed at Zachary were actually meant for

could Zachary not realize something so

own capabilities. He refused to believe that his grandfather would just

hand, did

his burdens with her,

devilish training regime at the age of six. Zachary was

genius, and a fountain of

he knew was the pursuit of knowledge. Even when he grew into his teens and a man, Henry had tight

had brought him to where he was. It should not be put on the line for

came Charlotte’s hurried interjection. “If you don’t agree,

at her accusingly. How could she so willingly discard everything

“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 everything. You will

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