q“Ms. Lindberg, I'll get right to the point since there's only the both of us here,” Ben said somberly. “Since you've been in the company of Sir Robert for quite some time, you should know he's an avaricious person. As of now, he won't regard you as an equal because you don't have a strong backing. Not only will you not gain anything from negotiating with him, but you may even infuriate him.”

“That's true.”

Charlotte lowered her head in deep thought. If Zachary didn't come forward during the incident regarding the refund of my investment fund, Sir Robert might've already pocketed that twenty billion. He's an unreasonable man, so it's pointless no matter how I plan to negotiate with him.

“I suggest you let us handle this matter,” Ben advised. “Please be assured. Based on my understanding of Mr. Nacht's character, he won't harm Sir Louis. Especially...”

He felt slightly awkward to speak of it. “Especially if he knows there's nothing between you and Sir Louis. He will be even lenient with him.”

“Mm.” Charlotte nodded. “I agree with the arrangement. Anything else you want to add?”

“Two more things...” Ben glanced at Lupine as he said earnestly, “I want to ask you for Lupine's hand. I will take good care of her. Please believe me.”

somberly. “Since you've been in the company of Sir Robert for quite some time, you should know he's an avaricious person. As of now, he

“I believe you, but—”

I'm not saying now, but in the future, after the matters of

Charlotte felt gratified. “I'm happy that

head with gratitude. “Lastly...” His voice trailed

character, he might really do so. I don't care about myself, but currently, he needs people he can trust by his side, so I can't

about Zachary?” Charlotte guessed accurately then lied,

he could spill any information and pretended not to understand her words.

had warned her and Sam not to tell me the truth. But think about it. Is

any idea about power or status. She only knows that Ms. Lindberg is the closest person to her. Therefore, the warning and reminder from the Nacht family might be ineffective toward her. She might

ask if I had arrived. And when she heard the gunshots at my side, she was terrified. I seized that opportunity to interrogate her about Zachary's

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