“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!”

glare and authoritative voice. Charlotte felt subdued by

her mouth and stared quietly with widened

he chucked a bathrobe at her,

not daring to make another

she really did want

grungy and filthy all over. She slowly eased herself into the bath, letting

wounds on her shoulder and neck started to

had taken a shower in the other bathroom. With only a towel wrapped underneath his torso, he hastily rubbed his hair as he came out and called Raina on his phone. “Send a female doctor over to the Storm Hotel, now!

a hand towards his

He quickly turned away.

bed, where he’d have to turn around and walk over a distance before he

Wretch now

so quickly?” he

to figure out something to say to

she murmured. She was about to say more, but immediately covered her mouth at

now. What if he really were

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

enough. Go bathe one more time!” he forced a

more words could spill out of her mouth. Not wanting to get herself into more trouble, she

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