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.

stop him.

It was all my fault,” uttered Sharon anxiously as she made her way

his eyes in annoyance,

right there!” Henry

ignored his

Ben scurried after

had their heads down and dared not make

Zachary had

against Henry just to defend her and even took the blame for her, causing the old

punish those who were impolite to him, so he would never allow anyone to

today, Henry had

However, his

cursed, about to explode

Charlotte looked down silently.

heard what Zachary said. I don’t think she was involved in the poisoning incident. There must be a misunderstanding. Please do me

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