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 rest of the men out. They dashed out

Spencer went to check and reported their actions to Henry. “They’ve assumed the kneeling

now on, if I find out that you’re keeping any

shot a fearful look

so much worse

Zachary silently looked away.

look at him,” said Henry to Bruce as

at Spencer, and the latter nodded

Bruce dipped his head and said, “You’re right,

“Get out,” sneered Henry.

immediately backed away with his men. Although he had not been

day onward, he knew his life was going to become even

me to the

him into the study room, with Zachary

the study room door closed, Henry fixed his baleful

say, just spit it out. Why are you staring at me?”

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