As soon as Zachary left, Zenios approached Charlotte with stars in his eyes.Charlotte was a little confused. “What decision are you referring to?”“Carlie! What’s wrong with you? It’s already come to this. Do you really want me to be so direct?” Zenios’s handsome, wicked face was filled with astonishment.“The last time, I went to Second Uncle’s house and begged you to come with me, but he asked you to make a decision, and you chose to stay… Carlie, I know you. You made that decision because we were in his home. You were scared of him. Besides, we hadn’t found our son then, and you didn’t want to risk crossing him.”‘Oh god! I thought I made things clear to Zenios. Why is he still delusional? I don’t know!’Zenios loved her deeply. The most unacceptable thing to a man who was madly in love with a woman was the fact that that woman did not return his love…Hence, despite the fact that Charlotte had clarified her feelings to him and that her decision to stay with Zachary hadn’t be
At that point, Zenios had suffered enough.Therefore, she would set aside these even more hurtful words for another day when he was in a better mood.“Zenios, some things, once spoken, will leave a heavy wound. But you’re a smart man, so please think about what I’ve told you, and you’ll understand.”Charlotte patted Zenios on the head consolingly and smiled sheepishly.“I’m sorry, but that’s it for today. I’ve got to go.”It was as if Zenios had turned into stone.With every word Charlotte said, he felt as if he were splashed with buckets of cold water, one after another in succession. He was freezing.However, regardless of how horrible he felt when Charlotte smiled at him, he couldn’t help smiling back. He gathered all of his strength and lifted the corners of his icy lips into a smile.Charlotte walked out the door.Meanwhile, Zachary was leaning against his car door with a cigarette in between his well-defined fingers.This was Charlotte’s first time seeing him smoke.Sh
At that moment, the gloominess in Zachary’s clear icy eyes dissipated. It was replaced by an overflowing warmness that gave Charlotte the wrong impression that she had an illusion.It was the warmest gaze she had ever seen. It was so warm that it reminded her of the bright sun that woke the flowers up from their slumber in spring.A man would only have this kind of gaze when he was looking at the love of his life.Charlotte blinked hard, and by the time she opened her eyes to look at Zachary again, his face had turned normal. His expression had regained its usual sternness and rigidness. There was no gloominess in his dark brown eyes, and there was no warmness either, only the usual icy coldness. As expected, she was hallucinating again!However, Charlotte let out a sigh of relief. After all, if she was really sure she had seen Zachary, the devil in disguise, looking at her with that warm look, she was afraid she was in the late stages of paranoia and had to go into a mental ho
Charlotte’s head buzzed.She had known Zenios for more than three years, and she treated him as dearly as her brother. Even though he had an air of aloofness, he was reasonable.‘How come he becomes so stubborn all of a sudden?’ Charlotte thought to herself.At that moment, Zachary’s perfectly sculptured face turned even grimmer.“People always say that the third time’s the charm, but that doesn’t work for me here. You know me better than anyone else, so I guess you know what I’m trying to say, right?”“Yes, I understand, Second Uncle. I’ve been pestering Carlie to get a divorce, and you’ve already given me two chances. You’re warning me that if I ever do anything stupid again, you won’t tolerate me anymore, and you will let me taste the consequences of my action, although I’m your nephew, right?” Zenios said as he looked defiantly at Zachary’s icy eyes.Setting his jaw tight, Zachary met Zenios’s defiant gaze as he said coldly, “Since you’re aware of that, then keep it in your m
"Ever since you returned home, you have been working your heart out to get my wife away from me. As a home-wrecker, you really have a lot of nerves to say that. Do you know that according to our house rules, you can be punished with waterboarding for trying to break my marriage?"A shiver ran down Zenios's spine as his blue eyes widened in shock. "Second Uncle, you… How dare you threaten me with house rules!?"Zachary curled his lips upward as he offered Zenios a grin. "Nope. I'm not threatening you with our house rules. I'm just reminding you. Zenios, I love you, so I can put it up with you again and again. However, if your father finds out what you've done, I'm afraid that not even I can save you."Zenios's blood ran cold. His father was grave as a judge, and he would not be moved by entreaty, prayer, or tears from friends or relatives in order to protect the family's reputation!Three years ago, he had saved Charlotte in a bar. Even though his action was commendable, his fat
The supercar’s soundproof system was excellent. It was extremely quiet inside the car even though it was moving at high speed on the road.Zachary sat as stiff as a ramrod at the center row, looking just like a perfectly carved ice sculpture. Charlotte’s heart would always flutter nervously like a caged bird underneath her ribcage whenever she was sitting or standing very close to him. Yet, despite all the nervousness, she still liked being with him, which she found hard to believe.‘Sigh! What the hell is going on with me?’“Can I ask you a question?” Charlotte stole a glance at Zachary before quickly lowering her head again.“Sure,” replied Zachary, his voice as husky and emotionless as possible. After taking two deep breaths, Charlotte then said, “If… I mean if!“If I didn’t reject Zenios back there at Blue Water Bay area, but instead went to ask for a divorce from you... would you have agreed?”She knew Zachary might get angry at her for asking this question, and the c
Her brain had reduced into a muddled mess pressed under Zachary’s kingly oppression. She had already forgotten her original intention of asking the question, and all she wanted to do right now was to end the conversation as soon as possible.At that moment, she failed to notice the flash of disappointment that flitted across Zachary’s perfectly sculptured face.“Lucas…”The anticipation in his icy eyes slowly dissipated as he looked away from Charlotte.“You answer her question.”“Aye, aye, sir!” Lucas was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor, and his eyes glowed with enthusiasm.“Do you see it now, milady? Do you see how much faith Second Master has in me? Do you see how he willingly let me answer a question of such gravity on behalf of him? You used to give me a skeptical look whenever I told you I’m his capable assistant, so do you believe me now?”However, Charlotte did not reply. She stared blankly at him, with her eyes widened in shock.On the other side, Zachary’s brows w
Charlotte and Zachary returned to Divine Sanctuary District together.Charlotte had received a video call from Coraline.“Congrats, Carlie. You’re viral now.”Charlotte seemed completely calm. “There’s nothing to congratulate me on.”“Hah! Are you serious, Carlie? Do you have any idea how famous you are right now? Your name is on every news outlet. Did you know that some notable celebrities rack their brains to make a name for themselves but never make it on headline news? You’ll have tons of big directors and producers fighting to have you if you join the entertainment industry now!”Coraline smiled sneakily as she said this.“Hehe, and even if you don’t want to join the acting world, you could start an account on social media and be a celebrity internet host. You could help me sell my clothes…”Charlotte giggled. “Alright then, you just wait and see!” She went online to check things out.As expected, the entire internet was filled with news on her “fight” with Tiffany.
As expected, a video had been sent to Charlotte’s inbox.Charlotte opened it and found a video of her recent sexual encounter with Zachary in the car. She screamed and blushed furiously.Before long, she received a message from Rufus.“This exciting clip of you with Zachary is your remuneration. I will keep it safe and save it for my future enjoyment. Our debt has been repaid. You’re welcome!”Charlotte’s expression stiffened.A few minutes later, she received another message.“I won’t let anyone see this. Don’t worry.”Charlotte questioned herself.She had no idea how Rufus had managed to get this video. He was in a different city. However, she let go of the question soon enough, as Rufus had already sent the information to her inbox.The next day, at a high-class hotel in Rothesay.A black Masserati was parked outside the hotel entrance. As two bodyguards escorted a pot-bellied, middle-aged man out of the hotel, the driver hurriedly opened the Masserati’s door and said in a
“Lory…” A clear and melodious voice called out.A fair hand held her by the wrist as a car stopped nearby.“Zachary is openly making love to another woman in front of you. He’s obviously just trying to hurt you. You know this, so why are you still standing here, watching foolishly?”Lorraine shook her head feebly. It took her a while before she calmed down and replied shakily, “You’re wrong, Jez. Zachary isn’t doing it with her to hurt me. I’m nothing to him now. Carlie is the only thing that matters to him. He would never use tools to hurt me. He’s doing this because he’s so in love with Carlie that he’s lost control!”“Uh…” Jezebel turned awkwardly toward Charlotte’s car, shook her head, and said, “Lory, since you know you mean nothing to Zachary, why are you still torturing yourself? Forget him, and I’ll take you anywhere you like. Isn’t that much better?”“No!” Lorraine grimaced. Her eyes flashed hatefully.“It’s all Charlotte’s fault that Zach and I have ended up this way. I
The corners of Charlotte’s lips twitched. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”“Why?” Zachary kept his eyes on her.There was no doubt about it. Not only did his wife have an extremely exquisite face, but her figure was also graceful and well-proportioned, better than a supermodel’s.The subtle display of fair flesh underneath her skirt seemed to exude a seductive fragrance. Her waist, which was the width of an A4 size paper, was slender. He felt an urge to hold her in his arms. She crossed her slender and well-proportioned legs naturally, creating a dark silhouette…‘D*mn it!’Zachary realized that the longer his gaze lingered on Charlotte’s body, the brighter the flames of passion burned within him, even though he had always abstained.“Based on Rothesay tradition, a man and a woman can only be considered husband and wife after holding a proper wedding ceremony. I know we’ve registered, but people will talk if we live together without having a ceremony,” Charlotte replied calmly
Charlotte remained sitting calmly in the car. She knew that this time, Zachary was determined to strangle Lorraine to death.Of course, she didn’t want Zachary to do it… But not because she didn’t want Lorraine to die. It was because Lorraine had Jezebel’s support. If Zachary killed her, Jezebel would do everything to avenge Lorraine.It wasn’t worth it for Zachary to plunge into mutual destruction with Lorraine. She didn’t deserve him.Charlotte knew very well that since Lorraine, who was a natural schemer, had the nerve to seek her out alone, it meant that she would have been prepared to run into Zachary and would ensure that Zachary would be too afraid to kill her.Thus, even though Zachary was strangling Lorraine, Charlotte did not exit the car to stop him.The car door opened and closed.Charlotte felt a bone-chilling aura throughout the entire car as soon as Zachary entered the co-driver’s seat.Zachary didn’t speak. Instead, he stared at her.Despite her intimate relatio
“What have you done?” Zachary’s voice was as cold as a frosty wind.“I’ve hired a few assassins. The assassins and I have had an agreement. If anything happens to me, they will do everything in their power to kill Charlotte and her two kids!”Charlotte’s entire body went cold as soon as she heard this.“Hehehe… Sorry, Zach, I misspoke. I shouldn’t have said ‘her two kids’. They’re yours and Charlotte’s kids, aren’t they?”Lorraine supported herself as she rose to her feet.In the past, no matter what happened, she would always do her best to maintain a good impression in front of Zachary, to show him the best parts of her.Now, she knew that his impression of her was gone with the wind. She cackled freely like a maniac. “Hahahaha… Look at that nervous look on your face, Zach. You’ve always been fearless, but she’s the only one who’s ever been able to make you lose your sh*t, isn’t she?”Zachary eyed Lorraine icily, his gaze as sharp as cold knives. Lorraine, whose heart was no
Lorraine forgot about the pain due to the intense panic she felt and stared at Zachary in disbelief. “Zachary, what do you mean by these scary remarks? I’m pregnant, yet you kicked me, disregarding mine and the child’s well-being. Could you be... Are you thinking of... Are you thinking of killing me?”“A wicked woman like you deserves more than just death.” Zachary’s cold voice slapped Lorraine in the face.Lorraine’s lips trembled, but she could not utter another word, as if her throat was being severely strangled by an invisible hand.Cough! A large mouthful of blood was spat out of her mouth, dyeing her white dress red.Although she did not feel pain or fear, her heart was glacial.She also knew that she deserved more than just death!‘But... wicked woman?‘I didn’t expect to be labeled as a “wicked woman” in Zachary’s heart someday!’As he was glaring at this pitiful woman, there was not even a hint of sympathy in Zachary’s eyes, and his voice still sounded frigid and merci
Lucas called not long after Charlotte put down her cell phone. “Milady, I just received a call from my ex-girlfriend, who I dumped last month, and she said that she just found out that she’s pregnant and she suspects that the baby might be my child... Ahem!“Therefore, I have to go to the hospital to get a paternity test with her as soon as possible. I don’t have time to drive Naomi back to your house, so you can either pick her up yourself or just let Naomi stay at the Second Master’s house.”Charlotte decided to pick Naomi up.As soon as she drove out of the yard gate, a crimson Ferrari dashed toward her head-on. She immediately turned the steering wheel sharply, avoiding a direct clash with the car.Braking harshly, the Ferrari hit the tree and killed its engine.Charlotte also stepped on the brake.The Ferrari’s door was pushed open abruptly, and Lorraine walked in front of Charlotte’s car angrily. She then pointed at Charlotte with her trembling right hand. “Charlotte Simmon
“Don’t forget who I am. There’s nothing that I can’t find out as long as I want to know... Aaaah—“Baby, you‘re hurting me. Don’t be too greedy... Oh, slow down, I’m on the phone. Oh. Ow—” The man’s voice was interrupted by a series of his own cries, and a woman’s moans were coming from the background at the same time.Charlotte vaguely pictured a rather explicit scene, blushed, and cleared her throat. “Um... I can call you later if it’s inconvenient for you to speak now.”“There’s no need. It’s convenient. Very convenient... Good girls, wait for me on the bed. I’ll get angry otherwise, understand?”“Hmph, are we less significant than your phone calls? Hmph!”“Don’t keep us waiting!”The sound of footsteps faded away.The man squinted his rare violet eyes and said languidly, “My little Simmons Princess, I’ve long heard people say that you’re still alive, and I really want to take a look at you with my own eyes, but I’ve sworn to never take another step into Rothesay. You should
Zachary looked at Charlotte through the window as a surge of pride swelled inside of him. “She’s my wife right now, so she’s your niece-in-law. You shouldn’t call her ‘that woman’ anymore.”The corner of the man’s lips curled up a little when he heard what Zachary had said. However, he soon reverted to his serious expression and continued. “Zach, even if she’s your wife now, I have to warn you. You have to think twice before you act. My great-grandfather, who’s also your great-grandfather, was framed and died in prison for offending someone from the royal family. Your great-great-grandmother wrote a letter with her own blood and came up with a family rule. The Connors are only allowed to do business. They are not allowed to deal with people from the government. Do you really want to break the family rule for her?”“Yes,” Zachary replied, his deep brown eyes filled with murderous intent. “I owe her a wedding, and I don’t want them to interfere with my wedding.”The man opened his mou