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Mistaking A Magnate For A Male Escort Chapter 1398
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort chapter 1398
“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 anavaricious person. As of now, he won’t regard you as an equal because you don’t have a strongbacking. 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 incidentregarding 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 understandingof 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 SirLouis. 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. Iwill take good care of her. Please believe me.”
“I believe you, but—”
“I know you need her too. I’m not saying now, but in the future, after the matters of the Lindberg familyare resolved, and everything has settled down…”
“I don’t have any objections if she’s willing.” Charlotte felt gratified. “I’m happy that you brought this upwith me.”
“Thank you.” Ben nodded his head with gratitude. “Lastly…” His voice trailed off as he hesitated to tellher about Zachary’s condition.
Will Mr. Nacht chase me out if I tell her? With his character, he might really do so. I don’t care aboutmyself, but currently, he needs people he can trust by his side, so I can’t leave at such a juncture.
“You want to talk to me about Zachary?” Charlotte guessed accurately then lied, “I already know abouthis condition.”
“Huh? You…” Ben held his tongue before he could spill any information and pretended not tounderstand her words. “Know about what? I don’t understand.”
“Stop acting.” She intended to sound him out. “Hayley told me about it. I knew all of you had warnedher and Sam not to tell me the truth. But think about it. Is Hayley closer to you guys or me?”
Ben lowered his head, concealing the solemn expression on his face. Her words make sense. After all,Hayley is quite na?ve and doesn’t have 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 mightbe ineffective toward her. She might really have told Ms. Lindberg everything with a bit of coaxing.
“Louis’ men shadowed me when I got off the plane. Hayley coincidentally called me to ask if I hadarrived. And when she heard the gunshots at my side, she was terrified. I seized that opportunity tointerrogate her about Zachary’s condition. Finally, she told me the truth after I put the wind up her.”
Observing Ben’s expression, she continued to lure him into her trap.
“Ben, I know you’re loyal to Zachary, and you don’t want to betray him. I understand if you don’t tell methe truth, but think about it. What are you going to do if something happens to Zachary? Wouldn’t youregret it for the rest of your life?”
“I—”
“I know you’ve assigned Bruce to search for Francesco’s whereabouts, but you will never find him evenif you searched under every rock without my help.”novelbin
Charlotte continued, “Give me a definitive answer. What happened to Zachary? As long as you tell methe truth, I’ll help you search for Francesco.”