Chapter 1234


    After giving it some thought, Charlotte instructed, “Morgan, take Jade with you to find the children.


    However, don''t take them away by force. Just tell them that I want to see them. I''ll take Lupine with me


    to negotiate with Zachary. It would be best if he is willing to let me see the children. If not, I would still


    need to see them no matter what.”


    She continued, “By then, I''ll respect the children''s decision. If they are willing toe with me, I will


    definitely take them. I don''t care if I have to fight Zachary for them.”


    “That should work.” Lupine nodded. “But, Ms. Lindberg, we should still negotiate first and try to resolve


    it amicably. After all, we need to take the children''s feelings into consideration.” “Exactly.” Realizing that


    she had overreacted earlier, Morgan softened her stance and advised, “Let''s discuss it with him first. It


    would be great if we cane to an agreement. If we are left with no other choice-”


    “Enough. Let''s go with that.” Charlotte had made her decision. “You''re right. If Zachary doesn''t allow


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    me to see the children, there''s nothing much I can do about it. Therefore, I must seize the initiative no


    matter what.”


    “In that case, shall I head to the vi to see the children?” Morgan rified.


    “Go,” Charlotte replied decisively. “Find them but don''t do anything rash until you hear from me.”


    “Understood.” Morgan nodded before leaving hurriedly with another two female bodyguards.


    With that, only Lupine remained by Charlotte''s side. Helping Charlotte braid her hair, Lupineforted


    her, “The ball is about to start. Let''s go down earlier.”


    “Mmm-hmm. I''ll do it myself. You should go get yourself ready.”


    “All right.”


    After both of them were done dressing up, they put on their masks and headed for the banquet hall.


    The moment they pushed open the antique bronze door, they were greeted by an air of festivities.


    With the glittering chandelier hanging from the ceiling, a group of stunningly dressed socialites


    sauntered into the hall. All of them were wearing period gowns and decked out in luxurious jewelry. It


    was obvious from how they carried themselves that they were from illustrious


    backgrounds.


    Unexpectedly, all of them entered alone instead of having a rich businessman as their plus one. Once


    inside, some of them seemed to be discreetly looking for something, while the others were unting


    their charm in an attempt to attract someone.


    Meanwhile, at the rest area, more than ten businessmen dressed in suits were sitting there sipping


    their wine elegantly. Ogling at thedies, they whispered amongst themselves while smiling sciously.


    Scrutinizing the situation, Charlotte understood immediately that this wasn''t a businessworking


    banquet. Instead, it was an event for some rich businessmen to choose a femalepanion.


    “Ms. Lindberg, are we in the wrong event?”


    Lupine whispered as she leaned toward Charlotte. “This is obviously a pageant where the men choose


    their escorts.”


    “No.” Charlotte swept her gaze at all the businessmen who were seated. “Those are Mr.


    Murphy and Zachary''s business partners. It''s one thing for them to have fun privately, but to do so in


    public so tantly... they really are shameless!”


    “I don''t understand. Those girls look like they are from prominent families. Why would they allow


    themselves to be paraded and chosen like that?” Lupine was puzzled.


    “Usually, those from less prominent families always look to climb the socialdder further.” Charlotte


    smiled inly. “After all, it''s normal for one to be ambitious.”


    “I understand. Since Mr. Nacht isn''t here, perhaps he''s noting?” Lupine murmured, “He doesn''t


    seem like someone who enjoys such events.”


    Just as she spoke, one of the girls eximed, “Mr. Nacht is here!”


    At that moment, the antique bronze doors opened. With Theo by his side, Zachary strode into the hall.


    Dressed in a ck suit, his awe-inspiring charisma mesmerized everyone in the extravagantly


    decorated hall.


    Although he had lost a lot of weight, the domineering aura he exuded did not diminish at all. In fact, his


    chiseled face had a predatory look to it now.


    Only his eyes seemed icier than before.