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?"

commanded, "Both of them! When she wakes up, have her crawl over

turned to Charlie. "I'll have her come over and apologize to Ms. James, and you can decide when you've

"And cause another trauma

what I meant. Mr.

streamed down Hogan's forehead as he stood

did was

be within your rights to kill her. I only ask, considering the friendship between our fathers, that you spare her life and mine. I've always been a straightforward man, as you know. Please, give us a

after a moment,

her back, and

to solve this. Attempting to strangle my daughter is akin to attempted murder. You yourself should hand her over to the authorities! And even after she's released, I never want to see her standing in front of my daughter

object. "Right, I'll do

placate

days, and if I'm not satisfied, -take matters into my own hands!" Charlie warned with a menacing look. "Consider

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dissatisfaction!"

repeatedly. "I promise to

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

service for any future requests!" Hogan apologized again,

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