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
Charlotte looked at Zenios silently while holding her tears in.As for Zachary, although he did not want to see Zenios in such a state, he was relieved at this moment. Upon seeing that Zenios had let go of Charlotte, his voice was no longer stern and cold. “I told you yesterday that if there’s something that’s destined to not belong to you, just let it go. It’s better for everyone that way.”Zenios stopped abruptly. “Since when did I say that I was going to let go?”Zachary’s face dimmed again instantly, while Charlotte was also obviously stunned.Zenios turned his head and raised his thick, dark eyebrows. “Carlie is the only person that I’ve ever loved. I can no longer allow another woman to walk into my heart after falling in love with her. So as long as I’m still alive, I’ll never let her go.”Charlotte was moved and astonished.She had been unaware that Zenios had been in love with her a long time now, let alone that he loved her so deeply.What shocked her even more was tha
Previously, whenever Zachary looked sullen, he would be like a freezing tundra. However, Charlotte had never seen him this cold before. His dark, chilly eyes seemed like a culmination of every glacier in the world. Charlotte felt as if the temperature in the hallway had plummeted.“What will you choose next time?” Zachary suddenly asked.Charlotte was so frightened that she was rendered incapable of thought.“What are you… saying…”“Zenios says that he’s going to find your baby!”Zachary grabbed Charlotte by the shoulders. His dark, limpid brown eyes stared at her unblinkingly, drumming every word into her being.Charlotte came to a sudden realization. “I won’t marry Zenios, even if he does find our baby.”She distinctly felt Zachary loosening his grip over her shoulders as soon as she said this.Zachary smirked. “Are you sure?”Charlotte’s mind was completely incapable of processing her thoughts at a regular pace due to Zachary’s terrifyingly overpowering aura. After at least
Charlotte thought that Zachary would reject her advances and push her away.However, he didn’t. Instead, he complied and lowered his head a little to make it easier for her lips to meet his.Their lips met. It was like a spark that ignited countless fireworks, thunder, and lightning.At that moment, Charlotte felt as if her heart had stopped. Her mind went blank. All that was left in her senses was his fragrant scent. She was completely captivated.‘Zachary!’At that moment, he no longer seemed like that cold, dangerous man. It was as if he had turned into a gentle lover who would care for her, no matter what. He had become a part of her soul. Oh, how she wished that time would stop as they kissed until they were old and grey.Charlotte drowned in their kiss and lost track of time… Until she lost strength in her legs and could no longer remain on tiptoe, until her arms grew sore and numb, no longer able to cling onto his neck. Finally, she released him…“Are you quite satisfied?
Charlotte was close to the brink of madness.Zachary stared at her with a stern look in his eyes.“You promised me that you’d never leave with Zenios, even if he finds your child.”Charlotte instantly understood. “Oh, oh… I get it… I meant every word I’ve said. Besides, we signed a prenup before our marriage. I wouldn’t dare violate the terms of our agreement!”Zachary was temporarily distracted by her bright, blooming smile.“Mm.”The forced smile on Charlotte’s face disappeared instantly the moment Zachary walked out the door. She heaved a long sigh of relief and flopped onto the sofa like a ball of cotton.Zachary’s evil reputation didn’t stem from the fact that he was truly evil. It was just that he had drawn a line that no one was allowed to cross…Zachary had actually shown her mercy and spared her. She felt as if she had been granted amnesty.‘I’m never doing that again!’Zachary’s cold and distant exterior disappeared after leaving Charlotte’s line of sight. He lifted
‘Alright then!’Lucas gave Zachary a thumbs-up sign.In the eyes of the public, Zachary was as terrifying as Hades himself. Only a few people who truly understood him knew that when it came to the people he cared about, Zachary would disregard all personal gains and losses and treasure them unconditionally. Zachary still cared deeply about Zenios, even though he was making a bold attempt to snatch his wife away.“He he he… Second Master, since you’re keen on helping Zenios find his son and you worry about him taking Mrs. Connor away once he’s found, I have an idea to completely get rid of your worries.” Lucas grinned. “Go ahead,” Zachary said, raising his brow.Lucas looked as if he had a well-thought-out plan. “It’s easy. You could impregnate Mrs. Connor with your baby before Zenios finds their son.”A peculiar expression flashed across Zachary’s chiseled face. He curled the corners of his lips but didn’t say a word.“I know what you’re thinking, Second Master. You think that
“Sure,” Zachary replied with a cold expression on his face.“Thank you…” She forced a stiff smile and waved goodbye. Then, she quickly headed out the door as if she was running from an imminent threat.“Wait.” Zachary stopped her in an indifferent tone that was rife with magnetism and incisiveness. Charlotte stopped in her tracks as if she had been hit by a stunning curse. She turned around fearfully. “Is there anything else you need?”“How are you getting there?” The gorgeous man lifted his gaze and stared at her. His eyes, which shone like precious gemstones, seemed to contain powerful charm.Every time she looked into his eyes, she would feel as if there was a seal on her heart. This time was no different. She anxiously swallowed. Her tone felt even more flustered than ever as she said, “I’m taking a cab… Of course…”A shiny, gold object flew from Zachary’s hands toward her as soon as she spoke.She caught it instinctively and realized that it was a set of car keys.Lucas’
The last time Charlotte had come to the studio was three months ago. As soon as she walked into the studio, she immediately set up an easel, and the familiar fragrance of paper and paint that wafted up her nostrils put her mind at ease.At the same time, two high school girls walked into the studio arm in arm. The girl with longer hair tilted her head up and asked, “Hey, old bag, are you the owner of this studio?”Charlotte frowned upon hearing the appellation and said, “I’m just five years older than you, so you should call me miss.”“Hah! You should take a look at yourself in a mirror and count the wrinkles on your face. I really have no idea why you have the audacity to ask us to call you miss. You should be grateful that I didn’t call you an old hag.”Charlotte did not know what had gotten into the girl, but she was not going to be lenient with her. She threw her brush on the floor and rose to her feet. Staring angrily at the girl, she said, “Say that again and I’m going to k