These were simple words, but they stirred Charlotte’s heart nonetheless.

“That eager?” Zachary patted her back and teased, “Let’s wait till we get home, hmm? Then you can ravage me however you want.”

“Jerk!” Charlotte bit his neck.

Both of them had a good laugh before getting out of the car.

A gust of spring breeze blew past, lifting a few locks of Charlotte’s silky, black hair. Her angelic features seemed to glow seductively under the glittering sunlight; she was a mesmerizing sight to behold.

The guests present were immediately drawn to her, subconsciously stopping whatever it was they were doing to look over.

Some ignorant wealthy businessmen even approached her to strike up a conversation. Right then, Zachary emerged from the car and placed his hand intimately on her waist, instantly smothering their hopes and effectively keeping them at bay.

would

“Mr. Nacht, welcome!”

matter what business conflicts they

“Congratulations,” Zachary replied politely.

cue, Ben stepped forward

kind,

two elders were very courteous and sincere. Helena’s father, Steven, also greeted Charlotte warmly, “You must be Ms. Windt. Glad you

nodded with

contrary, Hector’s father, Samuel, felt

news, but after tragedy befell Richard, the Sterlings decided to cancel the engagement at the very last second, prompting Charlotte to leave

was dating Zachary. From Samuel’s point of view, Charlotte had snagged herself an even more powerful

esteemed

around to exchange customary pleasantries. After Zachary entertained them for a while, he excused himself and brought

reported in a hushed voice, “The Lindberg family came in through the side door. Hector and

on him and report to me immediately if anything happens,” Zachary

retreated to

moment, Ben also rushed in to report, “Mr. Nacht, everything is

nodded and sipped on his wine languidly with

feeling that Zachary was planning something colossal and that the wedding was, in fact, a stage for the showdown between him and the

L was hiding in the shadows, while Zachary was exposed in the

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