Zachary stopped immediately at this moment. However, upon thinking that he had come to apologize to her, he took another step.“Did you not hear me? Why did you come here? What the hell are you doing...”Seeing that not only did Zachary continue to approach her, but even sat on her bed, she screamed and curled herself up in the corner, thinking that Zachary might assault her like a beast again, and her body kept trembling.A trace of guilt flashed across Zachary’s eyes. “Does it still hurt?” He could not help but reach out his hand to hold her face.She pushed his hand away in resistance. “Don’t touch me!”Zachary felt distressed.Charlotte had tears in her eyes, and she glared at his eyes as if she was staring at a ferocious and evil being. “Zachary Connor, even if you’re as heartless as the rumors say you are, I think you won’t want to abuse your wife to death, right? So, don’t touch me again, okay?”Zachary’s eyebrows were slightly creased, and the ache that he felt deep down
“I’m not sure...” Upon seeing that warmth and expectation had appeared in Zachary’s eyes that were still so cold just now when he heard the news, Lucas did not bear to kill his hope in an instant and smiled.“Actually, the clue I found was that the place where you spent the night with the woman was within a few hundred meters away from Bryson and Mrs. Connor’s wedding room. It might even, it’s very likely, to have taken place in their wedding room!“And Mrs. Connor had also experienced the same incident that night. Why are there so many coincidences? I can’t help but wonder whether the woman that you’ve been searching for is Mrs. Connor!”Zachary was silent. When thinking about it sensibly, the possibility of him making out with Charlotte on that night was zero.But why, why would his heart still feel agitated like there was a volcanic eruption deep down when he heard what Lucas said as if he was looking forward to… the woman from that night was really Charlotte!Then, the child t
A formidable demon living at the top of the pyramid like Zachary would certainly have his secret kinks…‘Dad is right! I’ll never be able to repay Zachary for everything he’s done for my family. I’ll have to try my best to tolerate Zachary’s kink.’Although she found Zachary’s kink unbearable, on a more positive side, it was still better than those abusive wife beaters.Besides, if she took Zachary’s little kink out of the equation, he had not only helped her punish her cheating ex, but he had even taken an arrow for her. He was actually very nice to her.Charlotte tossed her teddy bear into the drawer after feeling convinced, picked up the gold card from the trash can, and walked toward the door.She pushed open the bedroom door and found Zachary standing at the doorway.She was stunned. Then, she lifted the corners of her lips into a stiff smile.“Uh… I was just about to look for you. Since you’re here, I’ll just get to the point. We’re husband and wife, so there’s no need to
“No, thanks.”Charlotte’s gaze filled with disdain, fully reminded that Zachary was treating her like a prostitute.“I’m not going to use our marriage as a way to tie you down. If you enjoy spending money on other women, you can go right ahead. I have no qualms.”Her only wish was for that incident to never happen again.She was only too eager for Zachary to pursue other women!Zachary did not explain. Instead, he playfully stuck out his finger. “The money in this card is enough to buy your father’s company, a hundred times over.”Charlotte’s eyes nearly popped out of her eye sockets as if a lightning bolt hit her.Simmons Inc., her father’s company, had a market value of more than 1.5 billion. ‘Enough money to buy Simmons Inc. a hundred times over? What kind of logic was that?’Charlotte immediately understood that Zachary hadn’t been silencing her with money. He was silencing her with a large mountain of gold!“Is this… true?”Charlotte’s voice trembled. Her eyes stared a
“Carlie! Why are you always making these sarcastic remarks?”Bryson’s handsome face instantly turned sullen.“Fine, I’m not in the mood to argue with you. I only have one purpose for my visit today. Stop manipulating Zachary like a gun and using him on Tiff!”Charlotte sneered. “I have no idea what you’re talking about, and I don’t want to know either. Bryson, the very sound of your voice makes me nauseous. Now, I’m going to ask you very nicely. Get out of my studio. Buh-bye!”“Charlotte Simmons, you’ve gone too far! Zachary would never blacklist Tiffany for no reason. You must have manipulated him into this somehow. I’ve paid every price to mold Tiff into the best female music artist so that she could use that title to infiltrate the acting circle. In the end, because of Zachary’s blacklist, the number one film crew, which promised her a role, is too afraid to use her. Other film crews are avoiding her too. The money I’ve invested in her has gone to waste… Charlotte Simmons! This
“Well, Charlotte, since you’re in a much better position, and I have everything I want, you could say we’ve both won. Why should we continue this war? You can take the high road, and I’ll cross my own bridges. I promise never to interfere in your life again.”Tiffany raised her head, looking completely complacent.She hated Charlotte for separating her from Bryson. That’s why she had constantly been singling her out.‘But why should Charlotte hate me? She would be saddled with Bryson for the rest of her life. If I hadn’t destroyed her relationship with Bryson, she would never have met Zachary, the man whom every woman in Rothesay wants. I helped her! She should be grateful to me!’“This is your definition of ‘calling a truce’? After everything you’ve said, you’re just like Bryson. You’re only here to beg me for mercy because my husband’s blacklisted you, and you have nowhere else to go.”Charlotte frowned. Her smile filled with disdain.“Alright, I can ask Zachary to spare you, b
The car door swung open. The man who stepped out of it was dressed in an immaculate, luxury brand suit. He looked noble and majestic, like a king. It was Zachary.‘Oh my God! Why, of all times, did he have to show his face now? Bryson and Tiffany are at the door!’Bryson, who was stationed at the art studio door, saw Tiffany running toward him with tears in her eyes. His heart broke as he quickly wrapped his arms around her. “Tiffany! She has upset you again, hasn’t she?”Tiffany’s tears continued streaming down her face.“It’s not Carlie’s fault, Bryse. It’s mine… I was too stupid and naive. I actually placed my hopes on her, only to cause my own humiliation in the end… You’re right, Bryce. Carlie is completely different. She’s not as kind as she used to be…”Tiffany wept even harder as if it pained her to continue speaking.Bryson’s heart ached for Tiffany, and he felt increasingly disappointed in Charlotte at the same time.‘Is this a case of a woman following her husband, no
Zachary’s well-defined face did not show a trace of emotion, and his voice sounded rather neutral. “So, you want me to stop banning Tiffany?”“It’s not whether you want to do so or not. You have to do it anyway! Tiffany is innocent. She’s the purest and kindest girl in the world and more qualified to receive the red carpet treatment than any other female celebrities in showbiz now. No one is qualified to block her! You’re no exception!”Bryson held Tiffany tightly in his arms with a gentle and affectionate appearance as if he was holding a rare treasure.When looking at this scene, Zachary’s eyebrows were creased in disgust. “Since you want to make this woman popular, I’ll help you with that.”Bryson did not expect Zachary to agree to his request so easily. His eyes betrayed a hint of surprise.A glimmer of triumphant amusement flashed across Tiffany’s tear-covered eyes.Lucas sneered. ‘Hah! Since when did Tiffany, the scheming b*tch, become so innocent? She actually thought that
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