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

did something happen to Zachary?” Charlotte went

a chuckle.

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

moment, please,” came

handed the

still confused when another familiar voice rang

It’s Zachary!

to regain her

glad that I can still be alive to see

he had just escaped death narrowly

you mean?”

before you on time!” Zachary announced and promptly hung

stood stock still, confused by his words. Why does it sound like Zachary has been through a lot? Regardless, I’m glad he’s

then went to look for the children, “Robbie, Ellie, I just talked to

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

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