Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

“I wanted Morgan to go at first, as Marino is easier to deal with. However, I thought about it and felt that Morgan is more careless, so I’ve decided to send you instead,” Charlotte said in a grim tone. “Ben is Zachary’s trusted subordinate. If there’s anything wrong with Zachary, Ben will certainly know.”

“I understand.” Lupine nodded. “Don’t worry, Ms. Lindberg.”

“Remember, you have to be sneaky about it,” Charlotte reminded. “Ben is a wary man. Your first step is to attack him through the emotional route. When he’s caught off guard, find out about Zachary’s condition from him.”

“Got it.” By then, Lupine’s face was a little red. “I, too, thought that something was up when they were leaving earlier. Ben was supporting Mr. Nacht carefully as if the latter was going to fall at any time.”

“I know what you mean.” Charlotte was fighting a rising panic, and that was why she was sending Lupine to find out more. “All right. It’s almost time now. Hurry along.”

“Okay.” Lupine left.

that Zachary sat on earlier before looking at the spot where the tea had been spilled. The more she ruminated about what happened earlier, the more

had been avoiding eye contact with her, and he had missed the things

about the time when she brought Robbie and Ellie to Erihal. During those two months, Zachary had not contacted the

his only lasted minutes at

headquarters’ matters. He had also explained to her that

she could not help but wonder, Was his injury severe? Is there some long-lasting effect

wobbly with fear. Charlotte truly hoped that

Meanwhile, at Southridge.

the sound of a car starting up outside, he cried out,

Marino tiptoed into the room. “Mr. Nacht, Ben has gone out. Is there anything you’d like

he going out so late at night?”

he didn’t tell me anything. He

asked, “Do you want me

as the rest of them. Fearing that Morgan would set up a trap for Marino to gain information from him, he had sent Marino out on

how he had abruptly lost his vision earlier in