Although Henry guessed that something was wrong, he would never expect that the person living in Northridge was Charlotte.

Perhaps he’ll find out eventually, but I can only hide it for as long as I could.

“I have my plans. It’s not the right time to have a conflict with the Lindberg family,” replied Zachary.

“They’re completely taking advantage of you! What do you mean by the right time?” Henry was quaking with anger at that moment. “If it wasn’t for luck, Robbie and Ellie would be in trouble.”

“You’re right. They went too far this time. I can’t ignore this anymore,” said Zachary as he nodded.

It was out of character for Zachary to patiently explain as he did. He was not his usual argumentative and arrogant self.

 

Nonetheless, Henry was no longer as sharp as he used to be. He turned to glare at Ben and said, “You, continue kneeling outside. Make sure you keep watch so those disgusting things don’t come flying back in. If even one feather makes it in, I’ll chop off your hand!”

“Yes, sir!”

 

Ben’s reply was forceful but bright. It indicated his resignation to receive his punishment bravely.

“Get out!” Henry bellowed.

the men out. They dashed out the metal

and reported their actions to Henry. “They’ve assumed the kneeling positions

fell on Bruce. “From now on, if I find out that you’re keeping

and shot a fearful look at

punishment is so much worse

Zachary silently looked away.

Henry to Bruce as he coldly

Spencer, and the

Bruce dipped his head and said, “You’re

“Get out,” sneered Henry.

immediately backed away with his men. Although he had

that day onward, he knew his life

with me to

into the study

closed, Henry fixed his

out. Why are you staring at me?”

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