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 on a robe, he

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 asked

 

one behind the attack last night, huh?” He looked

Ben said. “Synder Group’s a mess now, and Mr. Henry called me earlier. He told me you didn’t take his call, so he wanted me to tell you that he wants

down, not us. What does this have to do with us?” Zachary’s face fell. “It’s

“Also, Ms. Blackwood is waiting for you downstairs. Mr. Blackwood has

her to give me a minute. I’ll be there soon,”

Ben retreated from

and changed into a set of new clothes before going down. The medical staff was packing up, and Cynthia was sorting out her medical kit. She stood up

in the room. “Sorry for neglecting

no. I must have been a burden to you.” She

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