Hearing that, Robert could not help but tense up slightly.

 

Is there a new lead on Danrique’s whereabouts? No, that can’t be. The Lindbergs are declining now. He’s rumored to have died in an explosion while out at sea, so there’s no way he’ll come back!

At the thought of that, he continued to threaten Charlotte, “We’ll talk about that when he actually comes back. But for now, you’d better sign this contract, or else…”

“Or else what?” the woman barked, raising an eyebrow haughtily.

“You’re all alone now. I can do whatever I want to you, and I don’t even need to do it myself.” Robert sneered. “Do you really think a few female bodyguards will be able to protect you?”

 
 

“You…”

“They can’t, but I can.”

 

Suddenly, a cold, dignified voice came from outside. Robert froze momentarily before turning his head, only to see Zachary striding into the house with a frosty expression on his face.

“Zachary…”

The older man turned ghastly pale in an instant. He had gone looking for the other shareholders after parting with Divine Corporation on bad terms, but no one else had dared to budge without Zachary’s permission.

was why he had to resort to

desperation to protect

even more difficult

 

you doing

just as astonished to see Zachary. She had felt conflicted upon receiving word early this morning that Nancy was headed to Southridge. Nancy was so brilliant and proactive that it was only a matter

he

heading down the mountain when I saw Sir Robert’s car, so I decided to join in on

next to Charlotte, picked up that document, and

lawyer did you hire to draw up such an outrageous contract, Sir Robert? You went ahead and acted on your own without my approval. This is against the rules,

in private, Zachary.” Robert’s

that yesterday? Don’t you remember what I told you? I guess you still haven’t managed to comprehend

not cross, so he hoped that Robert would be a

done the complete opposite and threatened Charlotte

made Zachary

“I—”

and let you settle this on your

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