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?"

glanced at Charlie's expression and gritted his teeth as he commanded, "Both of them! When she wakes up, have her crawl over here

her come over and apologize to Ms. James, and you can

"And cause another

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

streamed down Hogan's forehead as he stood before Charlie,

did was

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

eyes, which were filled with a chilly resolve, and after

and don't think

Attempting to strangle my daughter is akin to attempted murder. You yourself should hand her over to the authorities!

dared not object. "Right, I'll do exactly as Mr.

to placate me.

matters into my own hands!" Charlie warned with a menacing look. "Consider carefully the consequences of

ov

dissatisfaction!"

repeatedly. "I promise to

said gruffly. "And make sure she's fully covered when you carry her out; I don't

for any future requests!" Hogan apologized again, not wishing to linger and quickly

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