“What’s going on with you and Zachary?” Robert’s tone turned solemn. “You said you were going to talk to him about the children, so why…”

He trailed off, for it did not seem appropriate for him to say anything as her future father-in-law.

“I don’t think there’s any need for me to discuss this with you.” Charlotte did not want to continue the conversation. “If you think that I’ve embarrassed you, feel free to cancel the wedding.”

“As I’ve expected, you’ve finally shown your true nature,” Sherlyn snarled in a mocking tone. “You’ve wanted to break off the engagement for a long time now so that you can be with Zachary, right?”

Charlotte lowered her head, not wanting to answer her.

“You want to break off the engagement?” Robert furrowed his brows. “Have you ever considered the consequences of doing so?”

 

“What consequences?” Charlotte asked, somewhat glad that they had finally reached the main topic.

“You’re a smart girl. I’m sure you don’t need me to say anything to understand it,” Robert uttered. “That’s it for today. Dwell on it before you give us the answer tomorrow.”

 

With that said, he rose to his feet to leave.

“Darling,” Sherlyn called out, but Robert did not turn around.

him out. However, before she left, she

said politely,

up and followed her out as Lupine and Morgan trailed

You won’t be mad at me, right?” Diana apologized

Charlotte replied as her eyes flicked toward

sorry.” Diana turned to

glared at her

soon reached Louis’ room. Diana knocked on the door and quietly informed, “Louis, Ms. Lindberg

swung open to reveal an older, stern-looking maid who then studied

this is Ms.

silent as she opened the door wider and gestured for Charlotte

However, Avril

but Charlotte motioned her to stop. Hence,

Diana in as

ridiculous,” Morgan gritted out furiously. “They were so

something to blackmail

with? Clearly, something must have happened to Mr. Lindberg, so they think

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