q“Are you saying that their plan wasn't to trick you but to deceive the public and spark outrage?”

The truth finally dawned on Lupine.

“They know how strong your relationship with Mr. Nacht is and the fact that you're an intelligent and sharp-witted person. Therefore, there was no way they could've fooled you with an impostor for long.

“Consequently, they leaked Mr. Nacht's return to the press, announcing to the world that he isn't dead and that he was sent to the hospital after suffering injuries in the fire.

“Now that they've spread rumors of you holding Mr. Nacht captive to seize the Nacht family assets, no one will believe you if you accuse him of being an impostor.”

“Exactly.” Charlotte's brows remained tightly knitted.

“What do we do now?” Lupine was worried. “What should we do? This feels like a lost cause.”

“Let's verify his identity first,” Charlotte asserted. “If he is real, everything would be worth it. Otherwise, we'll play along and use the situation to our advantage.”

“Play along?” Lupine was baffled as to what she meant.

treat him

Lupine nodded. “But... will you...

could see that “Zachary” liked to be intimate with Charlotte. Even though he might not harm her

worry. I know what I'm doing.”

their car

at Southridge, everyone had moved

doing so. Firstly, it would be convenient for the police to collect evidence. Secondly, it

“Mrs. Nacht, you're back!”

rushed toward her. “Mr. Nacht doesn't seem to be feeling well, as he didn't eat the food that I have prepared for

Mrs. Rawlston. What did you

other snacks.” Hanna was extremely troubled. “Thinking that his appetite

that.” Charlotte smiled slightly.

to it.” Hanna headed back to the

the study instead of returning to the

on her computer, she went through all sorts of folders containing the news articles Lucy had

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