Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

“It would appear that I’ve found a worthy opponent this time,” remarked Ben with a sigh.

Zachary was the type who was meticulous and constantly strategizing, never failing to take the next step first. In business, he rarely, if not ever, encountered opponents worthy of his skill. This time, however, he had made a grave mistake.

And that was his failure to counter Danrique head on.

However, facing Charlotte, who was an acolyte trained by Danrique, was perilous enough. He’d been sorely beaten multiple times in a row even before the real battle had started.

I wonder how an actual fight with Danrique would pan out in the future.

No, I shouldn’t be thinking of this. I dare not.

The pressure that he felt in the face of this crisis was insurmountable.

“If I may, I think that Ms. Lindberg is your weakness.” Somehow, Ben had given Zachary one of the key points. “You can be rational and decisive towards anyone but her. She’s a different kind of weak spot for you.”

Zachary was silent. Of course, he was well aware. This was why the old man was so insistent on turning Charlotte away.

was being used by the Lindbergs to

he tried with all his might, and not only failed to prevent it. Henry had

things would not have turned out like this at all. Even if the Lindbergs had been aware of Charlotte’s identity and came to claim her as a descendent, there

Due

thing. She had changed into a completely different

was restored in the future, she would probably bear only a deep-seated hatred towards the

the children? Or even the feelings they shared in

no confidence

into his thoughts and tried to console him. “That was not your fault. You tried

it’s my fault.” Zachary smiled bitterly to himself. “I am not persistent enough. I am indecisive, and I have too

have done at the time,” said Ben hurriedly. “You

I bit the bullet and prepared to lay down my life for her, this never would’ve happened,” lamented

the fault lies with the person who attacked Ms. Lindberg from the shadows,” said Ben bitterly. “If it weren’t for that, things wouldn’t

to find out who it was that set up both Charlotte and Mrs. Berry in T Nation so that she has an explanation at least.” Zachary frowned and chewed on his lower lip. “My best guess is that it’s either Zara or Sharon, but there is no evidence to make

we would’ve found out ages ago.” Ben sounded quite indignant

pointedly at Ben. “Even if Danrique acted out, it was only because we messed up