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?"

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

up and turned to Charlie. "I'll have her come over and apologize to Ms. James, and

"And cause

I meant. Mr. James, what do you suggest

down Hogan's forehead as he

did

friendship between our fathers, that you spare her life and mine. I've always been a straightforward man, as you know. Please, give us

his eyes, which were filled with a chilly resolve, and after a moment, he slowly

and don't think

is akin to attempted murder. You yourself should hand her over to the authorities! And even after she's released,

"Right, I'll do exactly as Mr.

placate me.

satisfied, -take matters into my own

ov

dissatisfaction!"

"I promise to satisfy

leave!" Charlie said gruffly. "And make sure she's fully covered when

service for any future requests!"

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