After coaxing the kids, Charlotte dialed Zachary’s number, but his phone was still switched off.

She glanced at the date and confirmed that there were three days left until the day they were supposed to meet up.

Why isn’t Zachary answering his phone? He hasn’t been in touch for a while. What’s going on?

After a brief hesitation, she called Ben.

Strangely, no one answered the phone.

She then called Bruce, but his phone was not turned on.

 

Panic surged in her heart. Both his most trusted assistants can’t be reached. What the heck is going on?

A minute later, she tried dialing Raina’s phone. Raina was her last hope.

 

If Raina’s unreachable, too, I’ll have to send someone to find out about Zachary’s situation.

The dial tone rang for a long time. Just as Charlotte was about to hang up, the call was connected. “Ms. Windt!” A familiar voice sounded over the line.

was used to addressing her the same way she did back

did something happen to Zachary?” Charlotte went straight to

Raina replied with a chuckle. “What

in touch with him?” Charlotte voiced her doubts. “He didn’t

a moment, please,” came

then handed the phone to someone

confused when another

It’s Zachary!

while to regain her senses. “Zachary?

chuckling. “I’m glad that

death narrowly and was lamenting how fortunate he

do you mean?”

you on time!” Zachary announced and promptly hung up

his words. Why does it sound like Zachary has been through a lot? Regardless, I’m glad

I just talked to Daddy on the phone. He’ll come

hand out and requested, “Mommy, give me your phone. I want

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