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“Are you saying that I am talking sh*t?”
This time, Francesca reacted very quickly as she stared at him fiercely.
“Of course not. Every single word you said is of utmost importance.”
Zachary's survival instincts were very strong. He was only able to move his head right now, so his very survival was dependent on Francesca's mood.
I won't dare to offend her.
“Hmph! You are not that stupid after all!”
Francesca rolled her eyes at him and scooped the food out of the pot.
She had prepared another dish for herself as well.
“I thought we are discussing about curing my illness. Why are you eating?”
Zachary frowned. The mood of this woman shifts so fast. One minute she is immersed in sorrow, and the very next moment, she starts eating.
“I will only have the energy to treat you once I am full.”
While Francesca was eating, she crushed an apple with her hand and squeezed the juice into a glass. Once the glass was full, she sipped the juice and enjoyed her meat at the same time.
Once in a while, she would throw a few pieces of meat and bones for the limping aged wolf next to her. As for the eagle and python, she would leave them to hunt for their own food.
Zachary saw her savoring the food with such relish that he started to feel hungry. He asked, “Any food for me?”
“You still can't move right now, so you can only consume a liquid diet.”
Charlotte pushed the glass of juice to him.
“That's mine?” Zachary looked at the leftover apple juice and could not help but frown. “I feel that I'm down to all skin and bones, and I should be eating some solid food.”
“After you eat, you will poop. Who is going to clean up for you?” snapped Francesca. “Before you can take care of yourself, this is all you're allowed to consume.”
Zachary was taken aback. “I will get hungry, won't I?”
“But you won't starve to death.” Francesca continued to enjoy her meat.
“Your service is below par. I'm afraid I will have to scale back on your treatment fee,” said Zachary grumpily.
“Scale back?”
At the mention of money, Francesca's eyes turned ice-cold. She reached out for the cleaver next to her and threw it. The large knife stabbed into a wooden board beside Zachary's neck, the tip of the knife only a millimeter away from cutting him.
Zachary's eyes widened in shock. He did not even dare to breathe.
Francesca removed a notebook from her pocket and walked up to him. She opened the book up and placed it in front of his eyes with her finger pointing at the page.
“Look carefully. This is what you owe me for the treatment. Your handprint is on it. If you deny it, I will chop you up right now!”
Zachary squinted his eyes and exclaimed in disbelief, “What? Eight hundred million? Are you sure?”
“Am I sure? There's no mistake here. In fact, I have yet to add in the charges for the past few days.”
With that, she took out a pen and started to write in the notebook.
As she was writing, she uttered, “I still have to include the compensation for my psychological trauma, physical danger, security fees, and also for the help that I will be rendering this time around. All in all, it will cost you half of your inheritance!”
Pfft! Zachary nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. “I have never heard of any doctor who wants half of her patient's inheritance. You are too much!”
“Why? You don't want to pay?” An evil smile appeared on Francesca's face. “It's fine if you aren't willing to pay. Anyway, my wolf hasn't had its fill yet.”
The limping wolf perked up when it heard that and started to make its way over to Zachary.
“Fine, fine. I'll pay.”
Zachary gave in immediately. Nothing mattered most at the moment other than his life.
“That's right.” Francesca smiled smugly. “All right. I will go out and find a computer and phone for you. Stay here and finish your juice. If you die of hunger, who am I supposed to collect my fee from?”
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Francesca walked off, and Zachary was left all alone on the wooden bed. At the thought of the perilous situation back home, he was worried sick. He could not wait to get back home right away.
Unfortunately, he was not able to move. Even the simple act of drinking his juice was an issue.
Francesca had placed the juice in a glass instead of a wooden bowl like the one that the wolf was eating out of.
Zachary tried to lift his neck to drink the juice, but his neck was so stiff that he could not do it.
The only thing he could do at that moment was to engage the help of the old wolf sitting beside him.
The elderly wolf eyed him coldly. It was as if it was saying, “Go on. Beg me!”
Zachary frowned and gritted his teeth. “I am a powerful man, after all. In order to live, I don't mind bowing to Francesco. Now, you want me to beg a wolf as well? I would rather starve to death.”
With that, he resolutely turned his head away.
The old wolf strolled over slowly before sticking its tongue into the glass. It started to lick the juice and even seemed to enjoy it.
“You!” Zachary was so furious. “You are as bad as your master!”
The animal seemed to understand his words. It looked up and bared its teeth at Zachary. It looked as if it wanted to devour the human.
“Oh gosh...” Zachary immediately changed his tone. “No, no. I mean, you are just as adorable as your master. Adorable!”
It was only then that the murderous look in the wolf's eyes disappeared gradually. With a turn of its head, it stalked away slowly.
Zachary looked at what little remained of the juice with contempt and wished that such miserable days would be over soon.
He missed Charlotte and the children terribly and wanted to get back to them as soon as possible.
Charlotte fell asleep and had a nightmare. In it, she saw Robbie and Jamie being bullied by others.
She was heartbroken and instantly sent Gordon a message, hoping to get a response soon.
Gordon replied that the search was still ongoing.
Charlotte was very worried. She felt that she could no longer sit around and do nothing. The following day, she intended to take a few subordinates with her to Yaleview.
As for now, she had to get ready to see Chris.
Perhaps, there might be some clues from his side.
At that thought, Charlotte got up and started to get ready. She even brought Hayley's pills along with her.
Just as she was about to leave the house, Lupine came up to her and asked, “Ms. Lindberg, where are you going? I will go with you.”
“There's no need for that.” Charlotte felt that it was best for her to go alone. If others were with her, it might affect her plans.
“I don't feel at ease if you go alone.” Lupine said worriedly, “What if something happens like the other day?”
“Nothing happened the other day.” Charlotte smiled. “I'm fine now, aren't I?”
“Peter was there to help you the other day. That was why your plan went smoothly. But, today...” Lupine must have guessed that she wanted to go and see Chris that day. “That Chris is an a*shole! He is an evil-hearted person and will definitely try to get fresh with you. If anything goes wrong this time...”
The more Lupine thought about it, the more worried she became. “If something untoward really happens, how am I supposed to answer to Mr. Nacht?”
Looking at her anxious face, Charlotte said, “Why don't we do this instead? You take two bodyguards with you and wait for me near the hotel. If anything goes wrong, I will message you, and you will be able to get to me in time.”
“All right. I will get going at once.”
Lupine immediately went to get the others ready.
Charlotte drove herself to Storm Hotel to meet Chris.
She was fully prepared to do anything to find out the whereabouts of Robbie and Jamie.
It was already the third day since the children had been kidnapped. She could not imagine the torture they had to go through for the past three days.
She could not wait any longer.
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It was ten minutes to ten when Charlotte arrived at Storm Hotel. Just then, her phone rang.
She looked at the caller ID and was shaken. If only it really was her hubby, Zachary, she would be so glad. Unfortunately...
Although she was in conflict, Charlotte still decided to answer the call. “Hello!”
“Are you here yet?”
It was a familiar voice, but it was not the same person.
Charlotte answered coldly, “I'm at the underground parking lot.”
Chris was very happy when he heard that. “I will be waiting for you in the room.”
Charlotte ended the call without saying anything in response.
The thought of facing that disgusting man irked her. She wondered what tricks he had up his sleeves this time.
Peter was not here to lend her a hand, and this was not Sultry Night. All she had was Hayley's pills.
Charlotte ran her fingers around the small box in her pocket, took a deep breath, and opened the car door.
Her phone vibrated as she was stepping out of the car. Charlotte took one look at the caller ID and went back into the car to answer the call. “Hello!”
“It's me.” Nancy's low voice sounded wary.
“Nancy?” Charlotte was very surprised to hear from her.
“Charlotte, there's something I want to ask you. Please answer me truthfully.” Nancy asked her in a hushed tone, “Is this Zachary the real one?”
“He...”
Charlotte was about to answer her question when the line got cut off. She said “hello” a few times, but there was no response.
When she tried calling back, no one answered the phone. She was contemplating whether to send a message, but she was worried that the phone might end up in Jesse's hands again. That would definitely cause Nancy some trouble.
Hence, she stopped calling back. If Nancy has doubts about the authenticity of the current “Zachary,” I'm sure she must have sensed something off. She'll probably find a chance to call me again if she wants some answers.
Charlotte deleted the call logs and got off the car.
“Ms. Lindberg, Mr. Nacht is waiting for you.”
She was approached by four bodyguards who then spoke to her politely.
Looking at the four unfamiliar bodyguards, Charlotte noticed that they were foreigners who spoke fluent Ustranasion. They belonged to neither the Nacht family nor the Gold family.
Chris must have hired them behind Jesse's back so that he could do whatever he wanted.
Charlotte took one look at her phone, said nothing, and followed them.
According to the GPS, Lupine and Jade were hiding in the office building next to the hotel. Should anything happen to her, they would be able to get to her in no time.
The presidential suite was the place where Charlotte and Zachary had their first night of intimacy. After that, he brought her there on a frequent basis. Charlotte did not expect Chris to meet her there.
Looking at the room number, Charlotte frowned.
One of the bodyguards was about to knock on the door when Chris opened it all of a sudden and pulled Charlotte in impatiently.
Charlotte swept his hand off in disgust and demanded angrily, “What are you trying to do?”
“What? What do you mean?”
Chris shut the door and leaned over for a kiss.
Charlotte avoided him and took a step back. Glaring at him, she asked, “What are you trying to do?”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk.” Chris grinned at her and said, “My wild little kitty is still as fierce as ever. Was last night not to your satisfaction?”
Charlotte furrowed her brows. Every time she heard him talk that way, she felt disgusted.
“Fine, fine. Don't be angry,” coaxed Chris gently. “Look at what I have prepared for you.”
Charlotte turned around and saw champagne-colored roses all over the suite. There was even a heart made out of rose petals on the bed, and right in the middle of it was an exquisite-looking jewelry box.
“Come and take a look!” Chris pulled Charlotte to the side of the bed and picked up the jewelry box. “I'm sure you will like it!”
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Charlotte refused to accept the box. “I'm not interested. I just want to find out the whereabouts of my children. For every day that goes by without their return, I am unable to be at ease.”
Chris looked at her in anguish and reached out to caress her face. “I understand. Dark circles are appearing around your eyes. You have not been sleeping well for the past few days, have you?”
Charlotte took a step back to avoid his hand. “Help me get my children back first. I will not agree to anything until my children are back safely.”
“Are you telling me that if I rescue your children, you will become my woman? Am I right?” Chris looked at her gleefully.
Charlotte looked down and dared not meet his eyes. “Yes.”
“But, if you don't become my woman, why should I help you save your children? You are contradicting yourself!”
“But last night, we already...”
Charlotte could not bear to finish the sentence and stopped halfway.
“That's right. We already did it last night, and that's an undeniable fact. What's the point of you being so reserved right now? Let yourself go and focus on being my woman.”
Chris was unaccomplished in every other aspect, but he sure had a way with women.
“When you become my woman, then your problems will be mine to bear too. I will help to save your children.”
Charlotte was speechless.
She had finally realized that it would be impossible to convince him as far as such matters were concerned.
Chris was like a hungry wild dog. He would have to be fed before he would give any benefits to anyone.
“Fine. Don't be angry.” Chris touched her face and continued to coax her, “I have prepared a few bottles of wine. Let's have some. Last night, you had quite a bit too, which was why you were able to let loose. Today, you should drink more. Then, you will be more comfortable.”
With that, he picked up two glasses of wine and gave one to Charlotte.
Charlotte accepted the wine and finished it in one go.
“Good girl!” Chris smiled with satisfaction and finished his wine in one go as well. Next, he poured another round for both of them and clinked glasses with Charlotte.
“Since I am already here and can't run away, why don't you tell me where my children are?”
Charlotte did not drink her wine this time around and waited for Chris to reveal some clues instead.
“Open it and you will know.” Chris pointed to the jewelry box.
Charlotte did not quite believe him, but she opened the box nevertheless. There was a stack of photos inside.
She took a closer look and saw that they were photos of Robbie and Jamie being kidnapped. Her heart skipped a beat before she asked in a hurry, “Where did you get these?”
“Don't worry about that. Either way, we should be able to locate them based on the photos.” Chris said meaningfully, “You may pass the photos to your bodyguards and get them to check it out.”
Charlotte immediately took pictures of the photos and sent them to Gordon so that he could try to find some leads.
“See? I didn't lie to you, did I?” Chris flashed her a wholehearted smile. “I told you that you would like this present!”
Charlotte looked up and stared at him furiously. “Chris! If you can obtain these photos, it goes to show that you know where my sons are. Why don't you just tell me directly?”
“You're right, I do know. But if I tell you their location, will you still come and meet me in the future?”
“You!” Charlotte flushed with anger.
“If only you hadn't been so stubborn and refused to be with me, I might have told you their location a long time ago. You would have your sons with you by now.”
Chris sat on the sofa and blatantly raked his gaze across her body.
“Charlotte, it's still not too late now. Show me how passionate and sincere you are, and I will tell you their location tonight. Actually, I am a simple man. As long as you treat me genuinely, I will not let you down!”
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You are such a revolting person!
Charlotte had nearly said that out loud, but she did not.
In truth, her children would not last any longer.
They were too young to go through a trauma like that.
For the past few days, Charlotte would recall the video where they were being hit by the water guns whenever she closed her eyes. That day, she had even dreamt of them being bitten by a mastiff, and their bodies were covered in blood.
Her heart still ached so terribly till now, and she found it hard to breathe.
She had to rescue them as soon as possible.
“People always say that mothers are willing to do anything for their children. But by the looks of it, you don't seem to love your sons at all.”
Chris continued to provoke her, “They have already been kidnapped for three days. Every day, they suffer unspeakable abuse. How can you still be hesitating here? Shouldn't you humble yourself and be nice to me? You should know that you are already mine. Even if you keep me company for a few more days, nothing will happen to you. The same cannot be said of your sons. Perhaps, certain body parts of theirs are already being chopped off as we speak...”
“Enough!” Charlotte finally lost it and yelled out loud. “Chris, if anything happens to my sons, I won't let you off!”
Chris shrugged his shoulders and put on an innocent look. “I'm not the one who kidnapped them. I'm trying to help you, and yet, you are still blaming me. Fine. Since you hate me so much, then I shall make a move.”
With that, he got up and was about to leave.
“Wait.” Charlotte quickly stopped him.
Chris paused in his tracks but did not turn back. “Yes? Is there anything else?”
Charlotte looked at the way he was trying to play hard to get, and repulsion coursed through her. However, for the sake of her children, she said, “After tonight, you have to give me the detailed location.”
Her initial plan was to spike the wine as she was talking. However, she realized that there were mirrors around the wine cabinet, so Chris was able to see her every move.
As such, she had no choice but to abort her mission.
Chris turned around and looked at her affectionately. “As long as you behave yourself, it won't be a problem. As you know, all I want is you!”
Charlotte walked into the bathroom feeling depressed. “I will go and take a shower...”
Exuberant and unable to contain his joy, Chris exclaimed, “That's a good girl! Make it quick! I'll wait for you.”
With that, he excitedly removed his clothes.
Charlotte looked at her reflection in the bathroom mirror and felt extremely humiliated.
However, right now, she had no other options.
There was no one she could find as a replacement, and there was no way for her to slip the pill into his drink.
What should I do? Do I really have to...
At that moment, Charlotte's heart was pounding furiously. It was too torturous for her.
Chris shouted, “Charlotte, I'm coming in to shower with you. Open up!”
She held tightly onto the washbasin and ignored him.
Her mind was spinning rapidly, trying to think of a strategy.
Just then, the door knob turned.
“Charlotte!” Chris was about to come in.
Charlotte was going to lock the bathroom door when all of a sudden, someone was knocking rapidly on their room door. The person was speaking in Ustranasion.
Since she was in the bathroom, she was unable to hear clearly.
Chris was instantly on the alert as he walked over to open the door. “What did you say?”
His bodyguard said in a panic, “Someone from the Gold family is here. They are already downstairs.”
“Who is it? Is it Jesse?” Chris sounded flustered.
“It's the Gold family's car...”
“Watch the elevator. Don't let them come here.”
After that, Chris returned to the room hastily and knocked on the bathroom door. “Charlotte! Charlotte!”
Charlotte immediately wet herself with water and pretended to be showering. She then opened the door and asked, “What's wrong? I was in the middle of a shower.”
Looking at her tantalizingly wet body, Chris felt a powerful sensation course through his body. For a moment, he forgot about everything.
However, he regained his senses very soon and said, “Someone from the Gold family is here! Get out of here!”
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Charlotte appeared stunned. “But... How about the location that you promised to give me?”
Chris was growing anxious by the minute and pushed Charlotte out of the room. “I will give it to you next time. You leave first. If they see you, there will be trouble.”
Charlotte knew what he was afraid of and deliberately refused to leave. “What kind of trouble? In any case, we can both die together!”
“Charlotte...”
“Tell me the exact address where my sons are being held captive, and I will leave,” threatened Charlotte as she sat down on the sofa. “Otherwise, I am not leaving.”
“You!” Chris was about to die of anger. “If anything bad happens to me, you will suffer as well. Think about it. If Jesse sees you here right now, he will surely send someone to kill your sons.”
Hearing that, Charlotte's expression changed, but she calmed down soon enough. “He won't dare to. If he kills my children, he will lose his trump card.”
Chris sneered, “He can always kill one and keep the other one alive. As long as he has one of them, you will have no choice but to dance along to his tune.”
“You...” Charlotte was rendered speechless, so she had no choice but to get up.
“Quick!” Chris was about to open the door when they heard the panicky voice of his bodyguard. “Mr. Gold, you cannot go in there. Mr. Gold—”
Chris' face fell, and he pulled Charlotte back immediately. In a hushed voice, he said, “Hide in the bathroom! Hurry!”
Charlotte gave him a nasty glare before doing as she was told.
The moment Chris finished putting on his clothes, the door was kicked open by someone.
Chris jumped with fright. However, a warm smile appeared on his face very quickly. “Mr. Gold, what are you doing here?”
“Why? Are you hoping that I won't come here?”
Jesse walked in and scanned the room with his sharp eyes.
In the bathroom, Charlotte was pressed against the door as she eavesdropped. This was the first time she was in such close proximity to Jesse. It was a pity that they were separated by a wall, and she could not see what he looked like.
Nonetheless, Jesse spoke very fluent Chanaean, and he sounded very assertive.
“Why would I...” Chris burst into laughter and greeted, “Ms. Gold, you're here too?”
Charlotte was slightly startled. Ms. Gold? Nancy? Or could it be...?
“Mr. Nacht, long time no see.”
She could hear a familiar voice. The voice sounded as gentle and elegant as ever.
It was Nancy.
Charlotte, who was in the bathroom, was a little puzzled. Not too long ago, Nancy had just phoned her. She did not expect Nancy to show up so soon with her father to meet “Zachary.”
“Yes. Since the last time we parted ways at the hospital, we have not met one another.”
When Chris was talking to Nancy, it was obvious that he was controlling his voice to sound more like Zachary.
Nancy asked in concern, “Are you feeling better?”
“I'm much better now. Thank you for asking, Ms. Gold,” replied Chris politely.
“We are old friends. There's no need to thank me.” Nancy might sound gentle, but she seemed to be feeling him out. “But, Mr. Nacht, you seem so much better than before the fire. Back then, you were very ill. But now, you seem to have made a full recovery?”
Chris responded casually, “I have yet to recover fully. I'm still in the midst of my treatment. However, it's true that I am in a better condition than before.”
“That's great.” Nancy nodded and smiled. “The last time when we were dancing the tango at South Sea Hotel, I felt that you weren't doing too well.”
Charlotte could tell that Nancy was trying to test Chris because Zachary and she had danced a waltz, not a tango at the South Sea Hotel back then.
Chris seemed to be well prepared and did not fall for it. “Did Ms. Gold remember wrongly? We danced a waltz then.”
“Oh, yes...” Nancy seemed surprised.
“Thanks to you, I was able to catch the culprit who smashed me with the vase...”
Chris seemed to know everything like the back of his hand and failed to take the bait!
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“Yes... I didn't expect you to remember.”
Nancy was taken aback and thought that perhaps, she might have been worrying too much. She dared not suspect “Zachary” anymore.
Chris gave a light chuckle. “Of course, I remembered. I remember all the tiny details of my time with you, Ms. Gold.”
There was no response from Nancy, and the ambiance was getting a little awkward.
In the bathroom, Charlotte frowned. Maybe Jesse tipped Chris off in advance?
But, why would he want to help Chris lie to his own daughter?
Just then, Jesse cleared his throat and said, “I have something else to attend to. Please excuse me. The two of you can take your time and chat.”
Nancy seemed to feel uneasy. “Daddy—”
“Be good.” Jesse sounded persistent. “Mr. Nacht is now divorced, and he is available. Both the Gold and Nacht families will be working together in business very soon. The two of you should get to know each other and be good friends.”
Chris continued immediately after Jesse, “Mr. Gold is right. Ms. Gold, we are old friends. There's no need to be so formal.”
“Mr. Nacht is right.” There was no more protest from Nancy again.
“Have a nice chat.”
Jesse glanced at his daughter before giving Chris a meaningful look. After that, he left.
Very soon, Charlotte heard the sound of the door closing.
She knew then that Jesse had left.
He had brought his daughter here on purpose. On one hand, he wanted to see if Chris was behaving himself and catch him in the act if he was not. On the other hand, he wanted to present Nancy to Chris so as to unite the two families.
Money was all this father ever cared about.
For the sake of power and wealth, he did not mind sacrificing his own daughter.
“Have a seat, Ms. Gold.”
After Jesse left, Chris heaved a sigh of relief. He poured a glass of wine for Nancy and one for himself too.
“Mr. Nacht, you are still in the process of recovery. Try not to drink so much.”
Nancy's concern showed that she had no more worries about the identity of the man before her.
“I don't usually drink much, but recently, I have been in a bad mood,” said Chris before he pretended to sigh in misery. “Lots of things have happened in the family...”
“I heard.” Nancy asked cautiously, “Is it true that Charlotte's children aren't yours? Perhaps, there is a mistake?”
When Charlotte heard that, she felt warmth in her heart. She did not expect Nancy to believe her.
Chris said angrily, “I'm hoping that it was a mistake, but the truth is right there. I have no choice but to accept it.”
Nancy probed further, “Could there have been any mistakes during the testing process? Somehow, I find this a little—”
“The process was overseen by Mr. Sterk and Mr. Spencer themselves. There can be no mistake,” Chris cut her off and pretended to be upset. “Let's not talk about all these anymore. It's pointless.”
“I'm sorry.” Nancy then changed the topic. “So, have you and Ms. Lindberg really parted ways?”
“The divorce procedure is already completed. What do you think?”
As Chris was talking, he glanced at the bathroom. He knew very well that Charlotte could hear everything, but given the current circumstances, he had no other choice.
He was well aware that old fox, Jesse, had not really left. Most likely, he was keeping an eye on their room.
For all he knew, Jesse could have placed a listening device on his daughter, and he was eavesdropping on their conversation right now.
“I see.” To her own surprise, Nancy was not jumping for joy when she heard that. Instead, she was feeling a complicated mix of emotions. “I really thought that the two of you were truly in love with one another.”
“We were, but she betrayed me and tried to harm me. How can I continue to love her?”
Chris said those words through gritted teeth. He was worried that Charlotte might dash out of the bathroom at any moment.
However, Charlotte was not that impulsive. She just felt that this man was such a hypocrite.
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“That's true.” Nancy sighed and consoled him, “Men must always learn to realize their mistakes and return to the right path before it's too late.”
Chris said nothing and continued to drink his wine.
At that moment, he could only do this to hide his feelings. If not, he might say the wrong things and end up offending both women.
“Don't drink so much,” Nancy advised gently. “Your body isn't up to it yet.”
“My body is fine...” Chris laughed bitterly. “Ms. Gold, come and drink with me.”
“This...”
Initially, Nancy had some reservations, but after looking at his crestfallen face, she felt sorry for him and picked up her wine glass.
The two of them drank and chatted away. Before they knew it, they had already finished two bottles of wine.
Chris usually had a high alcohol tolerance, so a little wine should not be an issue to him. However, for some strange reason, he felt his entire body begin to burn and get restless.
When he looked at Nancy, he felt the urge of a man.
As for Nancy, she only had three or four glasses of wine. That should not affect her too greatly.
However, her breathing started to become erratic, and her eyes glazed over. She glanced at Chris passionately and whispered, “Mr. Nacht, Mr. Nacht...”
“Ssh... Don't call me Mr. Nacht.”
Chris moved nearer to her until their bodies were touching. He then put his arms around her and ran his lips across her burning forehead.
Nancy looked at the “Zachary” before her. This was the man that she had been in love with for so many years, and waves of emotions surged forth. Completely under his spell, she put her hands around his neck and kissed him passionately.
Chris could not take it anymore. He pressed his body onto Nancy and became bolder.
In the bathroom, Charlotte heard some strange sounds and started to blush.
She knew Chris was despicable, but she did not think that Nancy would give in so soon.
It was only a couple bottles of red wine. How did things turn out this way?
Charlotte frowned because she felt conflicted. She wondered if she should go out and put a stop to things.
Then again, no one should get involved with such matters.
However, Nancy had helped her in the past. She could not just sit around and watch the other woman get lied to and tricked.
At that thought, Charlotte was prepared to go out of the bathroom, but just as she pushed the door open, a huge hand covered her mouth.
She caught a strong whiff of a stinging smell and saw a cold face in front of her. In the next moment, she crumpled limply to the ground.
That man carried her to the balcony. Meanwhile, the couple on the couch was so engrossed in their passionate act that they did not notice anything.
The scarred man hauled Charlotte onto his shoulders and climbed over to the next room. Throwing her on the floor, he then said, “Mr. Gold, I've brought the woman.”
Jesse was smoking a cigar on the sofa. He looked at the unconscious Charlotte and sneered, “You are not experienced enough to be a match for me!”
The scarred man reported, “Ms. Nancy and Chris have already...”
“Very good.” Jesse smiled smugly. “Once their relationship is confirmed, they will be able to get married soon. When that happens... Hehe...”
The few bodyguards behind him said, “Congratulations, Mr. Gold!”
The scarred man asked, “So, what should we do with her? Should we kill her?”
“All of you can have her.” Jesse blew out a ring of smoke and got up to leave.
“Thank you, Mr. Gold!”
The lecherous men surrounded Charlotte and were about to remove her clothes.
Suddenly, Charlotte's phone vibrated and fell onto the floor. The caller ID indicated that it was from Danrique.
“Right now, even your brother won't be able to save you!”
One of the men kicked the phone away.
“Hold on.” Jesse changed his mind and said, “Let go—”
Before he could finish his sentence, Charlotte suddenly opened her eyes and kicked the man who was about to pounce on her. At the same time, she snatched his gun from his waist and yelled angrily, “Get away from me!”
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Everyone was taken aback because they thought Charlotte had been rendered unconscious. They did not expect her to wake up all of a sudden, react with such agility, and even manage to snatch a gun.
“Looks like I have underestimated you.”
She heard an icy voice that had a hint of admiration in it.
“We finally meet, Mr. Gold.”
Charlotte turned to look at Jesse, who was sitting on the sofa. Her eyes shone with pure hatred.
The man looked younger than she had expected. He was obviously in his fifties, but he looked like he was only forty years of age.
He was a short man without any outstanding features. However, there was a piercing coldness in his eyes.
“Interesting!” Jesse was quite calm and even gave her a cheeky grin. “This is more fun.”
“I don't think you can afford to have fun.” Charlotte stared at him in fury. “Release my sons now, and I will let you die in one piece. Otherwise...”
“Otherwise, what do you intend to do?” Jesse raised his eyebrows and sneered, “Are you able to kill me?”
Just as he finished speaking, his seven subordinates pointed their guns at Charlotte. The scarred man even took a step closer to her.
“You think I don't dare to kill you?”
Charlotte pointed the gun at Jesse and cocked it.
The seven subordinates cocked their guns as well.
If Charlotte dared to shoot, then she would be ridden with bullets too.
“Do it!” Jesse challenged her. “If you dare to hurt me even a little bit, I promise you that your sons will die horribly!”
“You!” Charlotte seethed.
Jesse smiled at her and said, “I don't want to do anything to you as of now. Before I change my mind, put the gun down and leave here quietly. I will then pretend that none of this happened!”
He made it sound like a generous offer, as if he was giving her a chance.
Charlotte said nothing and kept the gun pointed at him.
She was aware that he was right. At that moment, there was no way she could hurt him. Aside from being outnumbered, there was the possibility that she might miss her target. Even if she did succeed, both Robbie and Jamie would still be in danger.
Hence, she had no choice but to put the gun down and leave quietly.
However, she refused to accept things as they were!
“I'm going to count to ten! If you don't leave, then don't blame me for what I'll do!”
Jesse blew out some smoke and started counting.
“Ten!”
“Nine!”
“Eight!”
“Seven!”
“Six...”
At the count of six, Jesse's phone rang all of a sudden. He paused and answered his phone with some hesitation.
One word from the caller was enough to cause Jesse's expression to change drastically.
He responded immediately, “Mr. Lindberg, I think there is some misunderstanding. Don't worry. I'm aware of the rules of the underworld.”
The caller ended the call. Jesse immediately gestured with his hand. All his men moved aside and cleared the path for Charlotte.
“Was that Danrique who called you?”
Charlotte was very surprised. She did not expect Danrique to contact Jesse personally at this crucial moment.
How did he know that I was captured by Jesse?
Was he trying to ensure my safety with that phone call earlier on?
Jesse looked up at Charlotte and said, “I'm only interested in money and not killing people. As long as you play along with me, your sons will be safe. If you get in my way of getting rich, then it will be a different story.”
“You...”
Jesse gestured at her. “Go.”
One of the bodyguards opened the door for Charlotte to leave.
She picked up her phone and left in a huff. At the door, she glanced at the room next door and questioned Jesse, “Why are you setting your own daughter up?”
“I'm trying to help her.”
Jesse sounded so righteous.
Although he did not elaborate further, Charlotte understood that he wanted Nancy to marry “Zachary” and become Mrs. Nacht. In the future, she would then be able to inherit all of the Nacht family's inheritance by right.
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“It's obviously a fake.” Charlotte was emotional. “You can still stop it now!”
“Please mind your own business!”
Jesse shot a stern look at her. He made a gesture, and his subordinate closed the door.
Charlotte remembered Nancy had helped her before. She wanted to go to the next room to stop it, but the scarred guy blocked her. “If you interrupt again, I will not be nice to you.”
“You guys...” When Charlotte was about to speak, indulging sounds came from inside the room. Charlotte's heart fell with a thud.
She knew it was too late.
“Leave now.” The scarred man pushed her into the lift.
She still wanted to struggle, but the bodyguards of the Gold family were guarding the room. She knew there was nothing she could do.
Charlotte's face turned utterly pale, getting out of the lift and into the car.
Even though she did nothing, she felt a great deal of guilt.
She felt it was her responsibility that Nancy got cheated on.
“Ms. Lindberg...”
Just then, a familiar voice came to her ears.
She lifted her head and saw Lupine knocking anxiously at her car window. The latter brought her men with her.
Charlotte immediately unlocked the car and let Lupine in.
“Are you all right? I've been calling you, but the calls couldn't go through. You scared us to death,” Lupine asked anxiously.
“I'm fine.” Charlotte furrowed her brows. “Let's go back first.”
“Okay.” Lupine drove the car, while Jade and Emma drove the other vehicle. With that, they left the hotel at once.
On the way, Charlotte asked, “Were that you who told Danrique about my matter?”
“Mr. Lindberg asked, so I told him...” Lupine looked somehow uneasy. “Ms. Lindberg, are you blaming me? I think the current situation is beyond you. That's why...”
“I don't want to trouble Danrique.” Charlotte frowned. “But never mind since you have already told him.”
“Are you okay? What happened just now? I was worried about you.” Lupine continued to press on the topic. “I disguised as a cleaner and found Chris' room. I heard some strange noises, and I thought...”
“It wasn't me. It was Nancy,” Charlotte uttered briefly.
“Seriously?” Lupine was left in awe. “Oh my God. Do you mean Ms. Gold and Chris...”
“I feel guilty about it, and I wanted to stop it.” Charlotte blamed herself. “But I fell unconscious after getting out of the bathroom. If I didn't consume the medicine that Hayley gave me earlier, I wouldn't be waking up so soon...”
“That was close.” Lupine paled in fright. “But you are all right, aren't you?”
“I'm fine.” Charlotte let out a sigh. “But Nancy...”
“That is not your fault.” Lupine frowned. “Think about it. You also drank that drink, but you were fine. It meant the drink was not drugged. So it was her problem if she became like that after drinking it...”
“Maybe it was drugged when Jesse went there?” Charlotte was still analyzing. “Even though it was not drugged, she was cheated. She thought he was the real Zachary.”
“Then it's her problem too.” Lupine held her head high. “She knows you are the one that Mr. Nacht loves. Why does she keep entangling with him? Now that she ended up in the hands of the wrong man, she should blame no one but herself.”
“This...” Charlotte was rendered speechless.
“Plus, you tried your best to stop it, but her father insisted on sending her to Chris. So it's none of your business. Please stop blaming yourself.”
Lupine continued to comfort Charlotte. “Let's take care of ourselves first.”
“I...” Before Charlotte could speak, her phone vibrated. She immediately answered it as she saw it was from Gordon. “Hello!”
“I found it.” Gordon's anxious voice came from the other side. “I've rescued Jamie, but they took Robbie...”