“Mr. Na–” the hotel manager blurted, but immediately held his tongue at a sharp, warning look from Zachary. Realizing that he had almost spilled the name “Mr. Nacht”, the manager let out a brisk cough before continuing, “Everything you asked for is ready, sir! Please have a good rest. Let me know anytime if there’s anything else you need.”

At this, the manager retreated and even closed the door behind him.

“Why did you bring me here?” Charlotte demanded as her eyes darted around in a panic. “What are you still trying to do… Ahh!”

Before she could finish, her feet were swept off the ground abruptly. With a rough haul, Zachary threw her into the round bathtub filled with water.

Splash! She flailed around for a moment as she struggled to sit up, and coughed out some water which she had choked on.

Wiping water off her face with a hand, she grabbed onto the edge of the bathtub with the other. She panted heavily for some time before finally steadying herself, glaring at him and yelling, “You darned gigolo! How dare you…”

“Shut up!” he interrupted fiercely and pointed at her. “From this minute on, you better clean yourself up quietly. I’m gonna do you again if I hear another word from you!”

his menacing glare and authoritative voice. Charlotte felt

a hand over her mouth

he chucked a bathrobe at her,

her lips tightly, not daring to make another

she really did want

tiring one. She couldn’t help feeling grungy and filthy all over. She slowly eased

was relaxing as she immersed herself in it. However, she flinched when the wounds on her

as he came out and called Raina on his phone. “Send a female doctor over to the Storm Hotel, now! One whose

a millisecond, he hung up and reached out a hand towards his mask. In that instant, Charlotte emerged from the

He quickly turned away.

The mask was still lying on the bed, where he’d have to turn

Wretch

so quickly?” he

had to figure out something to

was about to say more, but immediately covered her mouth

sounded so scary just now. What if

own weight. After an excruciating night, receiving more “punishments” from

one more time!” he forced a demanding tone, hiding his desperation as

then held her tongue again just before more words could spill out of her

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