It was already three in the morning when Zachary came back to Ashenville Garden. The hotel was silent as everyone was asleep. He unbuttoned his jacket and went upstairs quickly. He glanced at Sharon’s room when he went past it, but it was quiet inside.

His subordinate was waiting in his room to report the events of the day. “Cain and Kyle didn’t see Ms. Lindberg, but Ms. Blackwood probably did. She didn’t ask or say anything about it. She has been in her room since you left and didn’t come out since.”

“I see.” Zachary nodded and waved him down.

He had a nightmare that night. In his dream, Charlotte barged into the Nachts’ residence with her subordinates. She killed Henry before she took away the kids, and pointed a gun at him. “You did this, Zachary!” she spat hatefully. “This is for Mrs. Berry.” The gunshot was the last thing he heard.

Zachary woke up and stared at the ceiling in panic, his forehead drenched in sweat.

Someone knocked on the door, and Ben’s voice could be heard. “I bring news, Mr. Nacht.”

 

calmed himself and sat up. After putting

“I’ve received news about Ms. Lindberg’s departure to the airport earlier. Also, Synder Group’s stocks took a dip overnight, and some of the big shareholders withdrew their capital. Mr. Henry has

 

attack last night, huh?” He looked down. “What a foolish

earlier. He told me

do with us?” Zachary’s face fell. “It’s not like I can interfere even if I

to help them,” Ben answered. “Also, Ms. Blackwood is waiting

a minute. I’ll be

retreated from the

changed into a set of new clothes before going down. The medical staff was packing up, and Cynthia was

“Sorry for neglecting you over the last couple of days. I

no. I must have been a burden to

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