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“What’s wrong? Do I have to repeat myself?” Henry exclaimed in anger.

“No!” The bodyguard looked down hurriedly before saying, “Yes, sir!”

With that, the bodyguards grabbed their guns.

Outside, Ben and Marino had closed the gates, blocking Charlotte and her entourage outside.

Outside, the women were yelling, “Didn’t Henry Nacht ask us to apologize in person? Here we are. Why are you refusing us entry?”

“Right! You kept warning us, saying our pet eagle scared your kids and pet. We’re here now to apologize with our pet eagle in tow. Why aren’t you welcoming us?”

“Open the door! Open the door!”

The women banged on the iron gates forcefully and shrieked.

In the car, Charlotte folded her arms smugly and watched the entire debacle with a smirk.

Henry knows I’m a Lindberg, but sent someone to warn me on purpose. If I do nothing, he’ll think we’re cowards.

He wants me to apologize in person, right?

Well, I’m here.

Let’s see how the Nachts deal with this.

“They don’t look like they are here to apologize,” Marino declared with his teeth gritted. “They are here to gloat!”

“We need to make them leave now,” Ben replied anxiously. “If Mr. Nacht sees Ms. Lindberg, we’ll be in deep trouble.”

“If they are men, I can start a fight!” Marino seemed furious. “But they are women. We can’t convince them to leave or start a fight with them. Nothing will make them leave. This is seriously frustrating!”

“That’s true…” The other bodyguards nodded in agreement.

“Cowards!” Ben glared at them indignantly. He went up to Charlotte’s bodyguards and told them, “Apology accepted. You can leave now!”

He was trying to make them leave.

“We haven’t met Mr. Henry Nacht. Who are you to say our apology has been accepted?” Lupine arched a brow and sneered, “What if Mr. Henry Nacht sends someone to reprimand us after we leave?”

“Yeah!” Morgan chimed in. “Ms. Lindberg is here to offer her sincerest apology.”

“Yes. Well, we accept your sincere apology. So you can leave now.”

Just then, Ben spotted Henry’s men coming out armed with guns, so he pushed the iron gates frantically, trying to chase those women away.

Alas, the women stood their ground and hurled insults at them.

Marino and the other bodyguards balled their hands into fists, enraged.

Noting that Henry’s men didn’t appear, and Zachary deliberately avoided her by sending his bodyguards to dismiss them, Charlotte grew increasingly impatient.

She opened her convertible top and released her eagle.

The eagle let out an ear-piercing shriek which echoed across the hill before it headed straight for the Nachts.

“Be careful!” Ben deftly avoided the eagle’s attack as he was behind the iron gate. Failing to attack him, the eagle swoop down and targeted the other bodyguards.

After successfully clawing Marino and the others, the eagle flew inside the villa.

“Hurry, shoot it!” Spencer’s subordinates raised their guns and aimed.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

A few shots rang in the air. The eagle’s wings were hurt, but it still headed straight into the villa without hesitation.

At the sight of the eagle, Jamie and Ellie were screaming at the top of their lungs and shivering in fear.

Spencer was standing beside Robbie to protect him, but after hearing the gunshots, the little boy dashed out to see what was going on. Instantly, his unprotected figure became the target of the eagle.

As soon as the eagle flew into the villa, it came for Robbie.

Robbie’s eyes widened. He looked up and gaped at the eagle, aghast.

“Robbie!” Henry howled.

At the same time, Zachary stepped out of his room to witness this horrible scene. He wanted to rescue his son, but it was too late.

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“Robbie!” Jamie wailed desperately and tried to run to his brother, but Henry refused to release his grip on him.

“Ahh!” Ellie covered her face and screamed in terror.

The eagle was about to attack Robbie when a whistle sounded outside in the nick of time.

Immediately, the eagle came to a stop and hovered midair, gazing sharply at Robbie.

Robbie met its gaze, utterly petrified.

It was a stalemate between an eagle and a six-year-old boy. A tensed silence hung in the air.

“Robbie!” Suddenly, a high-pitched wail broke the silence.

A little green figure darted toward the eagle like an arrow and started pecking on the eagle’s wings.

The eagle turned slowly and stared at the parrot coldly.

Both Jamie and Ellie were dumbfounded as they stared at their pet parrot, Fifi.

After all, Fifi was throwing its tiny figure in front of the predatory eagle without any hint of fear.

As expected, the eagle flapped its wings lightly and sent Fifi flying through the air.

“Fifi!”

Ellie dashed out to catch her beloved Fifi. She lost her balance and toppled to the ground. It didn’t hurt, but when the eagle’s sharp gaze landed on her, she burst into tears.

Upon hearing her wails, the eagle tilted its head curiously and flapped its wings to fly toward her.

“Ah! Ahh!” Ellie’s shrieks turned louder.

As her face turned red, she trembled profusely in horror. Her grip on Fifi tightened, nearly breaking Fifi’s neck in half.

Right then, Zachary sprinted downstairs in time and stood in front of Ellie in a protective stance. He flung his fist at the eagle.

The eagle narrowed its gaze and flew out at once.

It had learned its lesson after being punched by Zachary back then.

“Ellie, Robbie!” Henry called for his great-grandchildren anxiously. “Are you alright?”

Ellie couldn’t stop sobbing as the dread remained in her heart.

Outside, the children’s faint cries stabbed straight into Charlotte’s heart like an iron shard, causing her to wince in pain.

Looking down at her chest, she realized there was a void in her heart, as though she had lost something important.

I think I forgot something significant in my life.

The eagle screeched noisily as it flew out.

Spencer’s men were about to shoot it, but Bruce stopped them. “That’s enough. If something happens, the consequences will be horrible!”

The eagle crashed into the car with blood seeping out from its wings.

“Fifi’s hurt!” Morgan’s expression contorted in anger upon seeing the blood. She entered the car and grabbed her gun. “How dare they bully us? I’ll make sure they pay for it!”

“Stop it!” Charlotte roared suddenly.

Morgan froze in her tracks and turned back in bewilderment. “Ms. Lindberg!”

“Let’s go back,” said Charlotte as she pressed a hand against her chest. With her brows knitted together, she seemed to be in extreme anguish.

“Ms. Lindberg, what’s wrong?” Lupine sensed something was amiss.

“Let’s go!” Charlotte growled out lowly.

“Yes!”

Everyone got into their vehicles immediately and drove away.

Seeing their departure, Ben heaved a sigh of relief.

Bruce scurried over and caught a peek of Charlotte in the car. “No wonder you said she resembles Ms. Windt. This is Ms. Windt, no doubt!”

“I’m still wondering if she’s indeed Ms. Windt. Otherwise, why didn’t she recognize her kids?”

Ben frowned as he watched Charlotte’s convoy sped off.

“That was weird.”

Bruce was puzzled, too. It seemed strange that Charlotte would take revenge on the kids, no matter how mad she was at Henry and Zachary.

That was close!

That eagle might be her pet, but it’s still a wild animal.

Mr. Robbie would have been hurt if it didn’t stop in time just now.

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“Is it gone?” Spencer rushed out to check.

“It’s gone, Mr. Spencer,” reported Bruce.

“Mr. Nacht is furious, so you better lay low,” suggested Spencer before he turned to enter the house.

“Well, I’m done for.”

Ben knew that although Spencer had not explicitly mentioned it, Henry could still tell. His subordinates had failed to prevent the eagle from flying in because Spencer had blocked them on multiple times.

Thus, Henry was definitely going to unleash his wrath on Spencer.

“You’ll just have to bear a bit of caning,” comforted Bruce as he patted his shoulder. “Mr. Nacht is old enough to not have the strength to draw blood.”

“Take the child to the room,” Zachary said as he made a gesture.

Mrs. Rawlston and a few maids rushed to bring the three kids to the room.

Ellie was not crying anymore. Rather, her entire body was ice cold, and her face was devoid of color.

“Don’t be afraid. I’m here. Everything is going to be fine.” Zachary hugged her and gently soothed her. “Be a good girl and go rest in your room. I’ll join you soon.”

“Okay.” Ellie’s small face was still streaked with tears, but she nodded bravely.

Zachary shook his head and then looked at Robbie. His heart ached as he uttered, “Are you okay?”

Robbie seemed out of sorts as he shook his head silently.

“That eagle was so scary,” whimpered Jamie who was clutching a shivering Fifi. “We were already scared when we heard noises in the car. I can’t believe it flew into the house today.”

Ellie whimpered, and she was on the verge of tears again.

“Don’t be scared, Ellie. I won’t talk about it.” Jamie hurriedly comforted her.

“Daddy, who does the eagle belong to?” Robbie asked with a frown.

“I’ll explain it to you later. Go to your room for now.” Zachary said as he stroked Robbie’s head.

“Mrs. Rawlston!” Henry shot her a look.

Mrs. Rawlston brought several maids with her as they coaxed the three children upstairs.

“When will Raina arrive?” Henry asked Spencer.

“I called her, and she said that she’s bringing the child psychologist with her. They should be here soon,” replied Spencer respectfully.

“Fine.” Henry nodded and turned his attention to Ben. At once, he called out angrily, “Kneel!”

Ben was petrified, and he hastily dropped to his knees.

Following that, Marino and the eight bodyguards knelt in two neat rows.

“You too,” barked Henry as he glared at Bruce.

“Me?” Bruce was completely taken aback. “Mr. Nacht, I didn’t…”

Before he could finish speaking, he saw Spencer shaking his head and shooting him a look.

He immediately snapped his jaw shut and fell to his knees as well with a clean thud.

Likewise, his eight subordinates followed suit.

Henry’s sharp gaze scanned the group. After a while, he turned to stare at Zachary and said, “Tell me the truth now. What’s going on?”

Zachary frowned, and he lowered his gaze. He was trying hard to temper his emotions.

Previously, he hid the matter to avoid a confrontation with the Lindberg family. He did not want Henry to know Charlotte’s identity.

However, Charlotte had charged into the house and caused such a commotion. Hence, Henry could no longer ignore the matter.

Henry had been in the business industry for some time and had learned to read people well. When he first saw that silver Rolls-Royce, he had suspected that they were from Lindberg Corporation. Later, he had sent someone to look into the matter, but Zachary had hidden everything.

He had long suspected that there was more to the story than what met the eye.

After Charlotte’s incident, Henry had stopped micro-managing Zachary. He kept one eye closed on most matters. However, he did not expect that the Lindberg Corporation would use the opportunity to provoke them.

Besides, Zachary’s people did not handle the situation promptly, and instead, they allowed it to become a mess.

There must be something wrong.

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Although Henry guessed that something was wrong, he would never expect that the person living in Northridge was Charlotte.

Perhaps he’ll find out eventually, but I can only hide it for as long as I could.

“I have my plans. It’s not the right time to have a conflict with the Lindberg family,” replied Zachary.

“They’re completely taking advantage of you! What do you mean by the right time?” Henry was quaking with anger at that moment. “If it wasn’t for luck, Robbie and Ellie would be in trouble.”

“You’re right. They went too far this time. I can’t ignore this anymore,” said Zachary as he nodded.

It was out of character for Zachary to patiently explain as he did. He was not his usual argumentative and arrogant self.

Nonetheless, Henry was no longer as sharp as he used to be. He turned to glare at Ben and said, “You, continue kneeling outside. Make sure you keep watch so those disgusting things don’t come flying back in. If even one feather makes it in, I’ll chop off your hand!”

“Yes, sir!”

Ben’s reply was forceful but bright. It indicated his resignation to receive his punishment bravely.

“Get out!” Henry bellowed.

Ben immediately led the rest of the men out. They dashed out the metal door and kneeled in neat rows.

Meanwhile, Spencer went to check and reported their actions to Henry. “They’ve assumed the kneeling positions and are currently as straight as arrows!”

Henry’s enraged gaze fell on Bruce. “From now on, if I find out that you’re keeping any secrets from me, you’ll be immediately kicked out of the Nacht family!”

Bruce shuddered and shot a fearful look at Zachary.

My punishment is so much worse that Ben’s!

Zachary silently looked away.

“Don’t look at him,” said Henry to Bruce as he coldly shot daggers at Zachary.

Bruce looked pleadingly at Spencer, and the latter nodded slightly.

Then, Bruce dipped his head and said, “You’re right, Mr. Nacht. I understand!”

“Get out,” sneered Henry.

Bruce immediately backed away with his men. Although he had not been punished, the threat was far more terrifying.

From that day onward, he knew his life was going to become even more challenging.

“Come with me to the study room.”

Henry gestured for Spencer to push him into the study room, with Zachary following behind.

When the study room door closed, Henry fixed his baleful eyes on Zachary.

“If you have something to say, just spit it out. Why are you staring at me?” Zachary’s brows were deeply furrowed.

“Are you being lenient with the Lindberg family because they’re that woman’s family?” Henry asked his grandson in a low voice.

Zachary froze. Wow. I was racking my brain for a passable excuse, but Grandpa delivered one right to me.

“I was right.” Henry sighed heavily. “Although she’s a member of the Lindberg family, she was never recognized as one of them. She doesn’t have any emotional attachment towards them, so you don’t need to make allowances for them.”

Zachary kept his head low and his lips sealed.

It’s better to say less now since silence is gold.

Grandpa will come up with a reason on his own if I just stay silent.

“You have to remember that the Lindberg family is our archenemy!” Henry reminded him earnestly. “You can’t allow your feelings to cloud your mind. Business is business, and if you make allowances for them, you’ll be treated as easy prey. Every life tied to the Nacht Group is your responsibility. You’re in charge of the rise and fall of the company and the future of those three children!”

Zachary had heard those words repeatedly over the years. He had memorized them by now.

Any idiot would be able to recite the entire spiel by heart now.

“That woman is gone. You should let her go and start a new chapter of your life.”

This was the first time in two years that Henry had brought up the topic.

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In the past two years, they had avoided the topic in order to preserve their relationship.

Although it had hit a nerve for Zachary, he still could not find it in himself to blame Henry.

What am I supposed to do?

It’s not like I can kill Grandpa…

I can only exact my revenge through aloofness.

“I know you resent me.” Henry let out a deep sigh. “However, hating me won’t change anything. You can’t bring her back. You can only pour all your emotions onto the three children, but don’t waste any of it on the Lindberg family.”

“I know! I know what to do.” Zachary finally blurted out.

“Are you sure?” Henry was obviously not convinced.

Upon that, Zachary silently frowned at him. He seemed to be in silent protest.

“Okay.” Henry sighed helplessly. “You better know what to do. Otherwise, I’ll squeeze the life out of the Lindberg family if it’s the last thing I’ll do!” Henry warned threateningly.

After pausing for a moment, he turned to glare sharply at Zachary. “You know that it’s not in my nature to show mercy.”

“I know.”

Of course, I’m aware. Grandpa started fighting with the Lindberg family during his era of power. He forbade dad from fraternizing with Isabella and resulted in that tragedy…

There’s no way he’ll be letting his guard down when it comes to me. He forbids me from making a connection with any of them.

I bet he never expected himself to fail after all the precautions he took.

When Zachary met her in Horington, she did not seem affiliated with the Lindberg family at all. Little did he know she was estranged from the family. Eventually, she even gave birth to three of his children.

This must be what they mean by being trapped by fate.

“Leave,” ordered Henry sternly.

Zachary had intended on persuading Henry to return to M Nation. However, the words seemed to become stuck in his throat.

He knew Henry’s temperament, and there was no way he would be willing to return after today’s incident. His three great-grandchildren were all shaken to the core, after all.

I better give it some time.

Zachary walked out of the study room to see Raina charging in with the doctors. She bowed quickly to Zachary before rushing upstairs to attend to the three children.

Henry was worried that the children would be traumatized by today’s incident. Hence, he told Spencer to ask Raina to come.

Zachary then ascended the stairs and watched the children from the entrance of the study room.

Once Raina and the child psychologists assessed the children’s mental well-being, they instructed the children to describe the experience like they were telling a story.

Jamie and Ellie described the experience like they were talking about the plot of a cartoon they had watched. This method alleviated some of their fear as they vividly brought the incident to life.

Soon, the study room was filled with their laughter.

Hearing that, Zachary smiled and turned to leave.

The Nachts don’t get scared so easily.

“Are you leaving, Mr. Nacht?”

Bruce hastily followed Zachary. Since he had been punished to kneel today, he had to stick close to Zachary.

“Louis is waiting for me.” Zachary glanced at his watch. “Let’s head to the Prince Hotel first.”

“Yes, sir.”

In the study room on the second floor, Robbie was standing next to the window. With a troubled expression, he watched Zachary’s car drive further away.

“What’s wrong, Robbie?”

Raina had noticed that Jamie and Ellie had recovered quickly, while Robbie seemed distracted. It was like he had put up walls to keep the child psychologists away.

“Nothing.” Robbie turned and walked out.

“Robbie, where are you going?” Jamie asked.

“Back to my room.”

When Robbie returned to his room, he took out a new mechanical dove and set it free outside his window. He maneuvered it to the north villa because he wanted to find out the identity of the person who had come to start trouble.

Why did the eagle have Mommy’s ring on its leg?

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No one else noticed that there was a rhodium ring around the eagle’s leg.

That ring was Charlotte and Zachary’s wedding ring.

Perhaps no one else noticed that when the eagle swooped towards Robbie, a whistle could be heard. Right after, the eagle stopped and hovered in front of him.

He was posed at just the right angle to notice the ring.

At that moment, Robbie had felt a mixture of terror and astonishment.

After the incident, everyone was busy trying to handle the aftermath. Yet Robbie was consumed with thoughts about the ring.

He was not stricken by fear nor traumatized. He was just thinking about how his mother’s ring ended up on the eagle.

What’s going on?

That eagle belongs to the owner of Northridge. If I find out who he is, I’ll be able to follow the trail to Mommy.

Thus, Robbie released a mechanical dove and sent it to spy on the owner of Northridge.

At that moment, the mechanical dove flew higher and further.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Raina’s gentle voice drifted in, “Are you there, Robbie?”

Robbie knew it would take some time for the dove to reach its destination. Thus, he went to open the door. “What’s up, Dr. Langhan?”

“Can we chat, Robbie?” Raina squatted and gazed at him kindly. “I know you must have been frightened just now. You’re just trying to put on a brave front…”

“I think you’ve misunderstood,” said Robbie as he interrupted Raina. His tone was level and calm. “I was a bit scared just now, but I’m fine now. I’m just busy with my own stuff. I’m not trying to avoid anything, so you don’t need to be worried.”

Raina smiled awkwardly. “I’m glad you’re fine.”

“Thank you!” Robbie politely replied. “Is there anything else?”

“No.” Raina hurriedly shook her head. “I’ll let you get back to what you were doing.”

“Thank you for taking care of Jamie and Ellie!”

Robbie bowed courteously and closed the door.

Raina felt rather vexed, but she had no choice but to return to Jamie and Ellie.

After that, Robbie walked up to the computer and continued tracking the mechanical dove. It was currently flying towards Northridge.

The camera on the mechanical dove recorded everything below it clearly and sent the footage to Robbie.

Robbie anxiously stared at the computer screen as he waited for the mechanical dove to reveal the answer he was searching for.

At this moment, someone knocked on his door again.

Robbie frowned in annoyance. “Who is it?”

“Robbie, I asked the kitchen staff to prepare some breakfast. Let’s go eat together,” said Henry gently.

Jamie and Ellie’s voices followed.

“Did they really make hot cross bunnies, Great-grandpa?” Jamie asked excitedly.

“They did. I tasked Mrs. Rawlston to learn how to make them. Go eat them now and tell me how they taste,” replied Henry with a grin.

“Yay, that’s great,” cheered Jamie as he ran downstairs.

“Where’s Robbie?” asked Ellie.

“I’m calling him out now.” Henry lovingly patted her head. “Go on. We’ll join you soon.”

“Okay, I’ll go look for Fifi.”

Ellie skipped downstairs.

In the room, Robbie stared unblinkingly at the screen. The pigeon had arrived at Northridge and was nearing the villa. He did not want to miss seeing the truth, but they were waiting for him outside. Thus, he had no choice but to open the door.

“Robbie…”

“Great-grandpa, I’m not hungry yet. You guys can start without me.”

Robbie turned back to the computer. At that moment, his heart was pounding at a breakneck pace. If he was delayed any longer, he would miss his opportunity.

“Robbie, I want to talk to you…”

“I don’t want to talk now,” blurted Robbie.

Henry froze, and his gaze darkened.

Robbie realized how rude he was acting and immediately apologized. “I’m sorry. I’m just… really busy. Please start breakfast without me.

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“I’m sorry. I’m just… really busy. Please start breakfast without me.”

Robbie then shut the door.

Outside the door, Henry was crestfallen. I thought Robbie and I were starting to mend our relationship. But it’s clear that he still hates me.

Henry was extremely hurt by this notion.

Robbie was his beloved great-grandson. Hence, he greatly hoped that Robbie would become the next successor. After all, he had spent a large sum of money trying to nurture Robbie. Yet still, they ended up in such a state.

Meanwhile, Robbie felt guilty about his attitude towards his Great-grandpa. He must be so sad…

Suddenly, an eagle cry sounded out from the computer, and Robbie rushed over to check.

The mechanical dove had arrived at Northridge and landed on a large tree. The camera was pointed at the entrance of the villa.

A woman carrying the eagle climbed out of a car, and the eagle flapped its injured wing. After being chided by the woman, it settled contentedly in her arms.

The woman’s slim figure was familiar to Robbie.

He continued to fix his eyes on the computer screen, eager to see her face. Unfortunately, she kept her head turned away from the camera. When she arrived at the door, she suddenly stopped and turned.

Robbie’s eyes widened, and his heart almost stopped.

Alas, the eagle’s wing obscured the woman’s face.

The woman carried the eagle into the villa. Shortly after, a female bodyguard looked towards the mechanical dove with a pair of binoculars. She seemed to be looking for something.

In order to prevent it from being spotted, Robbie had fitted the mechanical dove with camouflage technology.

Hence, no one saw the mechanical dove hidden amongst the foliage.

As expected, the female bodyguard failed to notice anything out of the ordinary. She then walked away with the binoculars in hand, and the other bodyguards started attending to their tasks.

Nonetheless, Robbie was desperate to know the truth. Thus, he kept the mechanical dove hidden in that tree.

He would find out the truth the moment the woman walked out of the villa.

Despite watching the screen for some time, the woman did not appear. They even closed the door.

It looks like she won’t be coming out anytime soon.

However, Robbie continued watching as he yearned for the truth.

At this moment, someone knocked on his door again.

Robbie was speechless. “Who is it?” he snapped.

“Robbie, it’s me,” said Jamie.

“Come in,” said Robbie as he relaxed.

Jamie carried a tray in. On the tray was a plate of hot cross bunnies and a glass of milk.

“Robbie, Mrs. Rawlston learned how to make hot cross bunnies. I saved a few for you. Have a taste.”

“Thank you.” Robbie glanced up at Jamie before returning his focus to the computer screen. “Mrs. Rawlston finally succeeded after so many attempts!” Robbie muttered.

“What?” Jamie was stunned.

“You and Ellie go to school so early, so you didn’t see Mrs. Rawlston practicing how to make hot cross bunnies every day. She fed the failed ones to the other maids, and they spat them out many times.”

Robbie was still looking at the screen as he spoke.

“Ah…” Realization dawned on Jamie. “I praised Mrs. Rawlston just now, and she seemed embarrassed. She told us how she only succeeded after failing many times.”

“Yep, thirty-eight times.” Robbie nodded distractedly.

“Mrs. Rawlston is so nice. Robbie, don’t you want to try one?” Jamie placed the breakfast tray in front of Robbie.

Robbie reached out and grabbed a hot cross bunny. He took a bite and exclaimed, “Hmm, yummy! Please thank Mrs. Rawlston for me.”

Jamie’s mouth fell open, and he could not help but ask, “Why are you acting like this, Robbie?”

“What?” Robbie was stunned.

“Great-grandpa and Daddy really love us. Mrs. Rawlston and Dr. Langhan also treat us well. So why are you shutting them all out?”

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It was Jamie’s first time discussing this matter so seriously with Robbie. Indeed, Robbie was an entirely different person from his usual frivolous self.

He’d suddenly grown stern. Looking into his brother’s small face, Jamie felt that Robbie exuded an aura of manliness.

“I haven’t…” Robbie began, then reflected. “My personality’s always been rather neutral. I’m not as lively as you.”

“No,” Jamie shook his head, saying solemnly. “You were always wiser and more mature than I was even when Mommy was still with us. But you’d still laugh and joke. You were close to Great-grandpa too. I haven’t seen you smile in a while.”

“Now that Mommy’s not around, I can’t bring myself to smile,” Robbie replied in a low voice, his eyes reddening.

Jamie bowed his head in grief. He was silent for a moment, then said, “Ellie and I are sad, too, that Mommy’s no longer around. But we can’t take it out on Great-grandpa. It has nothing to do with him.”

Robbie frowned but said nothing. He was the only one who had borne witness to the last time Mommy had been with them. She’d clearly been threatened by Great-grandpa. Robbie hadn’t stopped blaming himself for trusting Great-grandpa.

If only I’d stopped him! If only I’d never left her side! Robbie despaired with all the benefits of hindsight. Perhaps tragedy would not have struck then.

There was no way he could tell all this to Jamie and Ellie, though. He swallowed the truth in silence, and it weighed heavy on his heart like a stone.

Let them live in blissful ignorance! That’s the only way they can continue to be happy.

“Great-grandpa’s eyes were red, and he wasn’t listening all the time I was talking to him, staring off into the distance,” Jamie pressed. “He was trying so hard to get you to like him! Why did you treat him that way?”

“I had something urgent to deal with just now…” Robbie began. He suddenly sat up in dismay as raindrops began pelting down outside the window.

His mechanical dove was still hidden in that tree! It was in no danger of being discovered at the moment. At present, it faced an even greater risk of short-circuiting.

Robbie had installed a waterproof system for it, which was effective for warding off drizzles. However, this torrential downpour was another matter altogether.

“What was so urgent?” Jamie demanded.

“I’ll tell you later,” Robbie replied distractedly. He frantically turned toward the computer in a bid to hastily transfer his mechanical dove to another place of refuge from the rain.

“Robbie!” Jamie cried in annoyance. “I’m talking to you. Aren’t you being a little rude?”

“I’m busy. I’ll tell you later! Go and get some breakfast first,” Robbie pleaded, his eyes fixed on the computer screen.

“I’m getting really mad!” Jamie declared, his arms akimbo. He stalked out of the room.

Robbie glanced at Jamie’s departing figure, then turned back to his computer. Wait till I get Mommy back! You won’t be mad then.

Charlotte returned to her room after attending to Fifi’s wounds. She drew back the blinds and gazed out at the gloomy skies. Her heart grew as heavy as the dark clouds that gathered on the horizon.

She recalled the wails she’d heard at the Nachts’ residence previously. Charlotte’s heart ached for the children.

Why am I feeling this way? Charlotte wondered. She was baffled by how emotionally attached she was.

As her mind drifted, Charlotte was suddenly drawn to a faint red glow emitted from a tree not far off. She immediately fished out her binoculars. Peering through them, Charlotte realized that she was looking at a dove.

Her mind flashed back to the bird that had been felled with a single shot. Upon its dissection, she had discovered that it was actually a mechanical dove. Charlotte presumed that this must be a similar specimen.

Divine Corporation specialized in technology. Such creatures were mere playthings to them.

Charlotte scoffed. Is Zachary using these toys to spy on me? How childish of him!

She raised her gun and prepared to condemn it to the same fate its predecessor had suffered. However, another thought struck her. If Zachary’s so intent to spy on me, perhaps I should take him for a ride!

Charlotte lowered her gun.

The rain was still falling steadily. There was a knock on the door, and Lupine entered with a pot of hot tea. “Ms. Lindberg, have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up.”

“Go and get someone to close all of the windows,” Charlotte ordered. “Today’s itinerary is canceled. I’m taking a break today.”

“Yes, Ms. Lindberg.”

Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort Chapter 739

Robbie remained in the room, his eyes never leaving the computer. He was waiting for the resident of the villa to appear in order to get a good look at her face. After a long while, however, she was nowhere to be seen. In addition, the villa’s windows had all been shut.

The only sights the mechanical dove was privy to were the villa’s stone walls.

Robbie felt his stomach growl. He picked up the hot cross bunny on the table and ate it, washing it down with milk. Then he continued watching the screen intently.

Before he knew it, it was noon, and Mrs. Rawlston was rapping on the door, calling, “Mr. Robinson, time for lunch.”

Robbie’s eyes were sore, and he was starving. However, he wasn’t about to squander this opportunity. He yelled through the door, “Mrs. Rawlston, can you bring the food up here? I’ll eat in the room.”

Mrs. Rawlston exchanged looks with Henry, who was standing behind her.

Henry nodded. With his permission, Mrs. Rawlston replied agreeably, “Alright, I’ll get it ready then.”

Robbie glared at the screen. They can’t possibly stay in there forever!

Mrs. Rawlston soon reappeared with lunch. Upon entering the room, she saw Robbie planted in front of the computer. “Mr. Robinson, you’ll hurt your eyes if you keep staring at the computer screen. Come and have lunch first,” she chided.

“OK. Thank you, Mrs. Rawlston,” Robbie swiveled in his seat to face her. “Can you bring it over here for me, please?”

Mrs. Rawlston had been about to set the food down onto the table. She believed that the study table was not an appropriate place for meals but obeyed nonetheless.

“Thank you, Mrs. Rawlston.” Robbie reached for his food and began eating with gusto.

“Take smaller bites. Don’t rush through your food,” Mrs. Rawlston said tenderly. “Try the juice too. It’s freshly squeezed.”

“OK,” Robbie nodded absently. “I’ll call for you when I’m done with the food. Don’t worry about me.”

“All right,” Mrs. Rawlston said and exited the room.

Robbie continued his vigil at the computer. All was still quiet at the villa. In spite of that, Robbie was unfazed. He was firm in his conviction that whoever was within would have to emerge sometime.

The rest of the day came and went without much fanfare. When at last night fell, Robbie sprawled onto the table in weariness and slept.

The sound of a car revving startled Robbie awake. He rubbed his eyes and squinted at the screen.

The rain had subsided, and the door of the villa opened. Eight female bodyguards lined up before the door bearing black umbrellas. In their tidy rows, they formed a shelter from the rain.

A woman wearing a black suit marched out of the villa.

Robbie’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly leaned forward and nearly bore through the computer screen with his gaze. The figure he had seen that morning had looked just Mommy’s. His desire to get another glimpse of her had superseded both exhaustion and hunger.

The entire day Robbie had spent waiting had been an absolute torment.

Now that his objective had finally appeared right before his eyes, Robbie refused to blink for fear of missing something.

However, the umbrellas shielded the top half of her face from Robbie’s eager eye. There was nothing he could tell from the single sliver that was exposed.

Robbie grew frantic. He hastily adjusted the angle of the mechanical dove, trying to get it to fly lower in the hopes of catching sight of the woman’s face.

It wasn’t the most subtle thing to do, but Robbie could care less. He’d think about the consequences afterward.

The mechanical dove loftily descended, landing on a tree just by the entrance of the door. Bit by bit, it revealed the woman in an almost dramatic fashion. If only I could just see her face…

Robbie held his breath. He stared so intently at the screen that his face was mere inches from it. His little hand curled up into a fist as he muttered furiously to himself, “Quick, quick!”

The frame kept dipping lower and lower, closer and closer. Robbie saw her mouth, the tip of her nose…

Suddenly, Robbie heard an eagle scream overhead. It swooped down, directing its piercing gaze straight towards the camera. It wore a look of murderous rage.

Robbie recoiled instinctively in terror.

At the same time, the screen fizzled out into a blank white.

Robbie’s eyes widened and he gaped at the screen, aghast.

That eagle attacked my second mechanical dove!

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Robbie wasn’t as vexed as he had been the previous time. The feeling that rose within him was more akin to a sense of loss.

However, this seemed like a promising lead to Mommy’s whereabouts. Hope rekindled within Robbie’s heart, and he felt a renewed sense of vigor surge through him.

Robbie was young, but he knew that the more something was shrouded in secrecy, the more there was waiting to be uncovered.

He was determined to get to the bottom of things. What did that woman from Northridge have to do with Mommy?

Why did her figure look just like Mommy’s?

Most of all, why did she have Mommy’s ring?

Robbie’s actions had alarmed her now, however. He couldn’t afford to be reckless.

As he was deep in thought, there was a banging on the door followed by Zachary’s voice hollering, “Robbie, can I come in?”

“Daddy!” Robbie dashed to the door and opened it. “Please come in.”

Zachary entered the room. He draped his jacket over the small sofa and surveyed his surroundings. “Raina did up this room for you when you were three and a half years old. Now that you’re older, would you like a revamp?”

“No, I like it like this,” Robbie said, handing a cup of fruit juice to Zachary. “I only have fruit juice, milk, and yogurt. There’s no alcohol here.”

“Ha!” Zachary chortled. “Wait till you grow up. I’ll install a mini-bar here for you.”

“How old must I be?” Robbie queried, pouring himself a glass of milk.

Zachary clinked his glass of fruit juice against Robbie’s milk. He glanced down at Robbie fondly and said, “Mentally and intellectually, you’re already pretty grown up. But your body is still that of a child’s, so you’re still one.”

“Thank you,” Robbie said, taking it as a compliment.

“Jamie and Ellie complained that their rooms were too childish for them. They’re insistent on renovating it. Are you really fine with keeping yours the way it is?” Zachary quizzed.

“Yes,” Robbie answered, looking around his room. His gaze landed on the family portrait hanging on the wall. “This room still has traces of Mommy and Mrs. Berry.”

At this, Zachary fell silent. When Charlotte had left all those years ago, Robbie was the only one who had ever seen her. Robbie was thus privy to much more nostalgic sentiments than Jamie or Ellie.

Robbie was already a lot more mature than other children his age. He was able to piece things together even when the event had been incomprehensible to him when it happened. Robbie was thus aware of the fact that it was Henry who had forced Charlotte to leave.

Robbie’s resentment towards Henry was therefore perfectly reasonable.

“Why did you come back so early today?” Robbie asked, changing the subject in an attempt to lighten the mood.

“Mr. Spencer called to say that you’d shut yourself in your room all day without taking a single step outside. Great-grandpa was very worried about you. He hasn’t eaten or drunk anything,” Zachary replied, looking meaningfully at Robbie.

“Huh? Why didn’t Great-grandpa eat or drink anything?” Robbie asked, stunned. “I was busy doing something in my room. I had lunch.”

“Great-grandpa was just concerned about you. At the same time, he also feels a sense of guilt towards you…”

Zachary trailed off. This was the first time he’d confronted Robbie about this matter. However, Zachary was never really good with words. He was at a loss on how to finish what he had impulsively started.

Zachary felt bitter towards Henry and usually kept his distance as well. How could he then expect Robbie to put on a facade of affection for Henry when even Zachary could not bring himself to do so?

“So?” Robbie frowned. “What are you trying to tell me?”

“Treat it as if you’re doing Daddy a favor. Go visit Great-grandpa,” Zachary said, gently ruffling Robbie’s hair. “He’s getting along in years and if he doesn’t eat, he’ll destroy his body.”

“All right, I’ll go,” Robbie said smoothly. “But there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you for a very long time, Daddy.”

“What is it?” Zachary asked warmly.

“Why didn’t you protect Mommy?” Robbie’s clear gaze seemed to penetrate right through Zachary. “Why did you abandon her?”

Zachary lowered his gaze. Memories of the past crowded into his mind, clamoring. “It’s not that I didn’t protect her. I just didn’t do it well enough. I didn’t abandon her either.”