Chapter 81

The both of them didn’t exchange a single word throughout the entire journey. Soon, the car finally pulled up outside an extravagant villa.

Charlotte pressed her nose to the window as they rolled up to the gates. There were all sorts of luxury cars parked there, and that was how she knew that the event tonight was going to be a huge one. Immediately, she asked, “What sort of event is this?”

“It’s just a normal charity gala,” Zachary replied plainly. “Don’t get nervous. Just stay beside me.”

“Why did you choose me to come with you?” she asked, feeling rather confused. “I’m just a lowly security guard, and there isn’t anything I can do for you...”

“You’re full of rubbish, you know that?” he interrupted her nastily before he got out of the car.

She pouted unhappily, following him out of the vehicle. As she did so, she nearly tripped and twisted her ankle, but Raina caught her in the nick of time.

A man in a suit came forward with his assistant to welcome them. “Mr. Nacht, the guests have all arrived!” When he saw Charlotte, he bowed deeply towards her and said respectfully, “Good evening, Miss.”

“Good evening,” Charlotte replied courteously. She was a little surprised at how respectfully everyone was treating her.

Zachary followed the man into the villa.

Charlotte struggled to keep up with him in her heels and decided to follow him from a distance away. Suddenly, she spotted a white Bentley among the crowd of cars.

Is

later, she spotted a Porsche

frowned worriedly. This event sure had a long guest list. As long as Simon was here to attend this gala, Amanda was sure to be

Will Amanda tell Zachary about the fact that I’m the

because of this,

nothing but trouble for

further, she suddenly

bumped into Zachary, who had been waiting for her in front. However, as she struggled with her thoughts, she had walked straight

asked, his low voice sounding very enigmatic

panicked. “I—I suddenly feel a little unwell. Why don’t I return

he grabbed hold of her arm and steered her into the

herself free, but it was to no avail. Finally, she gave up and let him drag

warmth of his hand, her heart beat even faster. She

so he sped ahead very quickly. She had to jog in order to keep up. In the end, he conceded defeat and slowed down for her, which allowed her to

moonlight shone down on the two of them, making the atmosphere extremely

at the ballroom, the champagne-colored doors swung open. Immediately, they could hear the dulcet sounds of a string quartet from

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