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.

men out. They

went to check and reported their actions to Henry. “They’ve

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

and shot a fearful look

is so much worse that

Zachary silently looked away.

Henry to Bruce as he coldly

at Spencer, and the latter nodded

said, “You’re

“Get out,” sneered Henry.

had not been punished, the

that day onward, he knew his life was

me to the

push him into the study room, with

room door closed, Henry fixed his baleful

spit it out. Why

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