Chapter 1278


    “I don''t think so?” replied Lupine in an uncertain voice. She checked her surroundings and noted that


    Bruce and the others were sitting quite some distance away. They probably didn''t overhear us, thought


    Lupine. She got closer hurriedly before whispering, “Mr. Lindberg was mainly dealing with issues within


    thepany, so Mr. Nacht is probably innocent in this.”


    “I hope that is true,” murmured Charlotte while frowning, “We were only able to leave in one piece


    thanks to Zachary, and Ben even helped Gordon out. No matter how I see it, I truly owe him a favor.”


    “That''s right,” said Lupine while nodding.


    “There is no evidence that points to anything as of now, so we shouldn''t put the me on him. Let''s not


    talk about this again,” instructed


    Charlotte, who also reprimanded herself for being overly sensitive and suspicious.


    “Understood,” replied Lupine. She was a little worried because she genuinely hoped that Charlotte and


    Zachary could get back together. If that is impossible, then I wish that they can at least interact


    peacefully with one another.


    Those thoughts were why Lupine prayed that their guesses were wrong and that Zachary was


    innocent.


    “Go rest up,” suggested Charlotte while resting her head on her hand, “We won''t be able to rest once


    the triplets wake up.”


    “I''m fine. You should really take a nap, though,” replied Lupine before she lowered the backrest and


    helped Charlotte lie down. The former handed thetter a nket before adding, “Rest


    well and don''t overthink things.”


    Charlotte closed her eyes, but she simply couldn''t sleep. All she could think about was how Danrique


    could''ve already passed away.


    Maybe it was because she was too tired, but she eventually fell asleep, only to be haunted by her


    nightmares. She dreamed about how Danrique''s yacht exploded and how everything was in a wreck.


    That nightmare scared Charlotte awake. Her eyes were filled with horror when they flung open, and her


    mind kept reying the scenes from her nightmare. A nerve-wracking ache tore through her heart.


    She ced her palm on her heart and kept trying to calm herself down. It''s fine. Danrique is fine. He


    must be...


    Charlotte turned around and saw that everyone else was asleep.


    They still had to travel a few more hours in the air, but she couldn''t sleep anymore, so shey on her


    side and stared nkly out the window.


    She thought about her father and how he never told her anything about the Lindberg family, even


    though he was being framed and hurt. All he ever wanted was for her to lead a peaceful life. Dad knew


    just how much turmoil we''d have to go through if we ever return to the Lindberg family.


    Richard had already learned about Danrique''s cruelty at the time.


    The former thought that thetter would surely help Charlotte out if she was ever in trouble because


    Danrique owed Isabe. However, Charlotte would have to go through a lot of


    hardship if she stayed with the Lindberg family.


    That was why he repeatedly warned Charlotte that her life would change drastically if she ever called


    that number.


    He even reminded her that she must never make the call unless it was a life or death situation.


    Charlotte didn''t understand what her father was worried about at the time, but after everything that had


    happened... I finally know what he meant. The life of the wealthy came with a lot of drama and trouble.


    That was especially true if one was a member of incredibly powerful families like the Nachts and the


    Lindbergs. No one could ever anticipate the kind of danger that was waiting right around the corner.


    Even Isabe, who had grown up within the family, couldn''t defend herself against the internal turmoil


    and was murdered.


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    That was why Richard had kept Charlotte''s identity a secret. He kept everything hidden until he was on


    his deathbed. At the time, he knew that his death would leave Charlotte vulnerable, and that was why


    he gave her the phone number to dial as ast resort.


    Richard would never have imagined that Danrique wasn''t as evil as rumored. Instead, thetter was


    especially kind to his family.


    That was why Charlotte had the best protection and training in the past two years.


    Danrique was so kind that he nned ahead for Charlotte, even when he was in danger himself. He


    made sure that Charlotte would have a plentiful life, should he ever meet an untimely death.


    Those memories and thoughts got Charlotte to sigh deeply. She was truly appreciative. / had my dad,


    Mrs. Berry, and Danrique protecting me my entire life. They are the reasons I am able to sit here in one


    piece.


    The sad part, however, was that the people she loved were fading away one by one. Charlotte


    promised herself mentally, / must be stronger and more resilient and must start my new life on my


    own!