“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.

out. However, before she left, she shot Charlotte a glare and said to Diana, “Take her

Diana walked over and said politely, “Ms. Lindberg,

followed her out as Lupine and Morgan trailed

was only following orders earlier. You won’t be mad at me,

as her eyes flicked toward

I’m sorry.” Diana turned to look at

Morgan only glared

room. Diana knocked on the door and quietly informed, “Louis, Ms.

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

is Ms. Lindberg,”

maid remained silent as she opened the door wider and gestured for Charlotte

moved to follow. However, Avril stopped

her to stop. Hence,

in as well, Avril closed

is ridiculous,” Morgan gritted out furiously. “They were so meek and submissive previously,

something to blackmail us

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

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