Lucas talked as he walked toward Zachary. "Second Master, you believe that the thing between you and that girl happened in the hotel because you woke up at the hotel the next morning. However, after my comprehensive investigation, I found that this is not the case at all. It seems that someone moved you to the hotel after you wrapped up with the girl somewhere else.” After Zachary heard Lucas’ report, a hint of surprise flashed across his usually calm and collected eyes. “Apparently, it was a well-planned conspiracy. The mastermind behind it did not want you to find the girl. The surveillance videos in the hotel that night were erased, so there’s no way we can find out who sent you to the hotel for the time being. However, one thing we can be sure of is that the piece of emerald locket you clutched in your hand was indeed ripped from the girl.” Lucas continued to report his findings as Zachary’s expression turned even grimmer with every passing second.The night he had gotten in
Michael Harper was the biological brother of Bryson Harper. Even though people always said Michael was the spitting image of his brother, his ability was far more lackluster compared to his brother’s. Bryson came from a humble background, yet he was a multimillionaire right now, unlike Michael, whose every business attempt had failed. Tiffany had not imagined in her wildest dreams that he, the loser she’d snickered at, would find out everything she had done. “What? Why aren’t you saying something? Is it because I have revealed all your dirty tricks, so you have nothing to say now?” Michael grabbed Tiffany’s slender arm as he snarled, “You evil, dirty little b*tch! Come with me now. You’re going to confess everything you did to my brother!” Then, he began dragging Tiffany toward the entrance.“Let go of me, Michael!“Let go of me now!“If you don’t let go of me right now, I’ll call your brother and tell him that you’re raping me!” Michael suddenly stopped in his tracks. Tur
For a moment, Zachary felt as if there was an invisible hand clutching at his heart. He threw away the book in his hand without thinking twice and went forward to help her up from the floor.However, Charlotte had already gotten up by herself the moment Zachary rushed to her side. Her eyes remained shut as she resumed to walk mechanically on the desk like a zombie.A surprised expression dawned on Zachary’s handsome face. Before he could come around to his senses, he saw something that shook him to the core. Charlotte had already arrived at the edge of the desk, and she would fall flat on the floor should she take one more step.Zachary lost his usual calmness and shouted, “Watch out!” The good thing was that his leg was long. It took him only one large stride, and he was already in front of Charlotte, causing her to fall straight into his embrace.“What do you think you’re doing, woman?” Zachary asked, cupping her chin and wrapping his right arm around her tiny waist. When he saw
Charlotte felt she needed to give the whole thing some thought.She had sleepwalked out of her bedroom just now, while at the same time, Zachary should have also sleepwalked out of his bedroom. Both of them must have met each other in the living room, and then out of an unknown reason, he kissed her…If she had not experienced it herself, Charlotte would never believe such a coincidence actually existed in the world.“Second Uncle! Carlie!”A series of flustered footfalls erupted from the staircase as a voice rang out. Several minutes later, the door was barged open, and Zenios rushed to Charlotte’s side like a bolt of thunder.“It’s great that you’re awake, Carlie. You’ve always been a sleepyhead, and I was wondering on the way if I would disturb your sleep.”Charlotte stretched her body as she replied, “Well, I was jerked awake from my dream by accident as well. By the way, are you not afraid of getting punished by Zachary for barging into his house this early in the morning?”
Many years ago, Charlotte’s mother had been caught having an affair with the butler of the Simmons. Charlotte’s father had driven her mother straight out of the house and the family while they had been arguing about the matter. Lorraine was the child of Charlotte’s mother and the butler.That was the shame of the family.Therefore, although Charlotte had known about Lorraine’s existence, she had never contacted her. She had seen pictures of Lorraine occasionally a few years ago but never knew what kind of life Lorraine led and who she had been with.Lorraine—she used to be Zachary’s girlfriend!Zachary had rescued her family and proposed to her just because she was Lorraine’s elder sister all this time. Zachary was only using her as a tool to piss Lorraine off.What was wrong with her?She knew that Zachary would never come to her for no reason. She had also prepared herself mentally before this, and no matter what Zachary’s purpose was, she would accept it calmly.However, why
“Second Uncle, why aren’t you speaking? Are you acquiescing in it? You’ll definitely agree to my request, right?” The attractive and charming man had glimmering tears in his captivating blue eyes.The biggest dream of Zenios’s life was to be able to grow old together with Charlotte. Now, as long as Zachary nodded, his dream would come true instantly.At that moment, Zenios felt that he was the happiest person in the world.However, there was no response. Zachary was staring at Charlotte this whole time while Charlotte looked back at him.She could not tell why she was currently nervous and torn like never before. It felt like she had returned to the moment when she had been waiting for her PSAT results.She wanted to be there to witness it with her own eyes when Zachary answered the question, but she was so afraid of getting the answer that she did not want to hear...“Since you think this is between you and her, then we’ll let her make the decision.” An Indifferent tone escaped
“Zenios, I’m afraid that I’ll have to disappoint you.” Charlotte said apologetically and added, “I won’t divorce Zachary. You should give up.”When she gave him the truth, Charlotte clearly saw Zenios’s tall figure swaying.At the same time, a trace of warmth flashed across Zachary’s freezing cold eyes.“Carlie! Do you know what you’re talking about? I’m saving you from Second Uncle’s claws! Do you know that all the entanglements between you and him will be over as long as you say yes now?” Zenios’s expression was full of disbelief.Charlotte’s lips twitched slightly. “I understand and appreciate your intentions, and I know what I’m saying, but I’ve decided. You should leave.”Zenios felt like he was struck by lightning. “Carlie, are you even thinking straight!? How can you say such a silly thing? Second Uncle must have done something behind the scene. After he learned about our relationship yesterday, he was afraid that I would take you away from him, so he’s threatened you, that
This was also the first time Zenios heard Zachary yelling at him in more than 20 years!Zachary’s roar seemed to be even more earth-shaking than a catastrophic tsunami. It was so horrifying that even Zenios felt a sudden weakness in his legs and almost collapsed on the ground.Zachary, with his long, strong legs, took a big stride to Charlotte’s side, wrapped his right arm around her slim waist, grabbed her out of Zenios’ arms, and embraced her.“Second Uncle, what do you think you’re doing?” Upon seeing that his beloved woman was snatched away, Zenios could no longer care about being afraid. His gaze looked like laser beams, and his eyebrows were creased as he confronted Zachary. “I’m still negotiating with Carlie. She hasn’t made the final decision. How can you interrupt us?”The man that usually treated his nephew extremely gently looked at him exceptionally coldly this time around.“Wake up! My wife has already made a clear decision. However, someone as stubborn as a mule has