“The issue is too grave, so he didn’t dare to keep it a secret. Who would’ve thought that Mr. Henry’s worst nightmare would come true, after all?”

“Yeah, sometimes, it feels like it is unavoidable…” murmured Zachary sadly.

“You’re right about that. If we had known earlier, we would never send Ms. Windt away…” replied Spencer.

“Life is never predictable.”

Zachary had calmed down at that point. In the past, he would get riled up when he talked about the issue, but he was at ease at that moment.

“I was shocked and saddened to learn the whole truth. Life truly is unpredictable. Who would’ve thought that the innocent and kind Charlotte Windt will turn into what she is now?” commented Spencer as he frowned at Zachary.

 

“It’s like they’re two completely different people, but her kind soul, the part that matters, remained,” replied Zachary. Even thinking about Charlotte got his gaze to turn softer.

“You’re right. If she hadn’t shown up to help us today, Kyle and the other bodyguards would all be sacrificed. The family truly owes her a debt for what she did today,” agreed Spencer.

 

“We owe her so much more than that. Mrs. Berry died because of us, and the pain and humiliation Charlotte had to endure all those years ago…” said Zachary. He grinned bitterly and looked like he was mocking himself.

“Yeah,” murmured Spencer before he sighed and added, “I’m sure Mr. Henry will regret his past decisions if he learns about all of this. However, that is not the most urgent issue now…”

tone when he

from him for now so that he won’t be triggered,”

Spencer

job is to take care of Grandpa. You’re getting older too, so you shouldn’t worry too much either,”

Spencer, who seemed a little embarrassed

get some rest. I’d like to be alone with Grandpa for

“Understood.”

Spencer left soon after.

there quietly and guarded

it, it

on the chair. He didn’t wake up until the phone in his pocket vibrated.

something happened to the company,” informed Lucy nervously from the

asked Zachary

is suddenly flooded with nasty rumors involving Nacht Group. In short, a series of problems popped up last night, and

surrounded the building, and the shareholders are all nervous. Everyone in the

and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255