Charlotte froze, appalled at the sight.

Zachary turned his head to one side and knitted his brows silently.

Soon, a red mark appeared on his cheek.

“I’ve never slapped you before,” said Henry in a menacing voice. “You were smart, obedient, and never disappointed me. But today—”

“I’m not your puppet!” Zachary interrupted rudely. “You can’t use me to reverse your mistake!”“What do you mean?” Henry’s voice wobbled.

“Am I wrong?” Zachary sneered. “Back then, my father was troubled in love and died in an accident later. Hence, you placed all your hopes on me and exercised total control over my life. I must gain your approval before I date or marry anyone. You even interfered when I tried to make friends!”

“Zachary Nacht!” Henry roared.

“What’s wrong? Is one slap not enough?” Zachary raised his chin defiantly. “Go on. Slap me more. I’ll think of it as repaying you for bringing me up.”

“Y-You rascal!” Henry was shaking in anger as he raised his hand, about to give him another slap.

over to stop him. “Please calm

made her way over to Henry.

annoyance, Zachary spun on his

right there!” Henry

ignored his shouts and

Nacht!” Ben scurried

down and dared

where Zachary had just left, at a loss

her and even took the

a proud man who’d punish those who were impolite to him,

Henry had

was nothing big. However,

cursed, about

Charlotte looked down silently.

“You heard what Zachary said. I don’t think she was involved in the poisoning incident. There

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