Hogan was utterly floored. "She's gone mad!"

He stood up, panic written all over his face. "Susanna's been spoiled rotten by me, and I apologize on her behalf!"

With that, he slapped himself across the face.

Charlie didn't even glance at him. "So, my daughter isn't spoiled?"

"No, no! She was always unruly, which is why I sent her abroad, but I never expected her to return the same way!" Hogan was beside himself with anxiety.

Charlie's face was stormy, and he remained silent.

Hogan quickly pulled out his phone and called his driver. "Have you found Susanna?"

The driver replied anxiously, "Yes, sir, we've found Miss Susanna. She's been tied to a tree and has passed out from the cold, but the estate staff won't let me take her."

Hogan's face hardened. "Break her legs!"

"What?" The driver was stunned. "Sir, what did you say?"

said break her legs!" Hogan glanced at Charlie's expression and gritted his teeth as he commanded, "Both of them! When she wakes up, have

come over and apologize to Ms. James,

coldly retorted, "And cause another trauma

replied, "That's not what I meant. Mr. James, what do you suggest

Hogan's forehead as he stood before Charlie,

did was tantamount

that you spare her life and mine. I've always been a straightforward man, as you

were filled with a chilly resolve, and after

back, and don't

over to the authorities! And even after she's released, I never want to see her standing in front of my daughter

"Right, I'll do exactly as Mr.

placate me. I'll

-take matters into my

ov

dissatisfaction!"

repeatedly. "I promise to

and leave!" Charlie said gruffly. "And make sure she's fully covered when you carry her out; I don't want my

at your service for any future requests!" Hogan apologized again, not wishing to linger and

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