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 something happen to Zachary?” Charlotte went straight to the

with a chuckle. “What could happen

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

a moment, please,”

the phone to

still confused when another familiar voice rang

It’s Zachary!

to regain her

alive,” Zachary answered, chuckling. “I’m glad that I can

death narrowly and

mean?”

up before you on time!” Zachary announced

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

recollect herself, she then went to look for the children, “Robbie, Ellie, I just

Both kids gathered around her excitedly. Robbie stretched his hand out and requested, “Mommy, give me your phone. I want to

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