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

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

fell on Bruce. “From now on, if I find out that you’re keeping any secrets from me, you’ll be immediately kicked

shot a fearful look

so much worse that

Zachary silently looked away.

Bruce as he coldly shot daggers

at Spencer,

and said, “You’re

“Get out,” sneered Henry.

immediately backed away with his men. Although he had not been punished, the threat was far

his life was going to become even more

to

to push him into the study room, with

door closed, Henry fixed his baleful eyes

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

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