Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort novel Chapter 1124

Squinting his eyes, Robbie stared at his watch. He was gauging the time it took for the adults in the study to reach the topic at hand.

He had to give Charlotte some time.

Inside the study, the four of them sat down and sipped wine.

Charlotte spoke frankly, “Sir Robert, I appreciate the concern you have shown me. It is my honor to have you come all the way to Xendale to see me. It’s just that…”

Charlotte looked toward Louis before shifting her gaze to Danrique.

“Say what’s on your mind.” Danrique furrowed his eyebrows.

“I think it’s too much of a rush now, why don’t we wait for some time-”

“Charlotte, it has dragged on for a year.”

Robert interrupted Charlotte and remarked in displeasure, “Louis has courted you for two years, from Xendale to H City and back. However, you have always been ambiguous. Now that I have officially come to ask for your hand on his behalf, I’d appreciate a direct answer.”

Charlotte knitted her eyebrows in silence.

“Your brother supports the idea while our family is willing to accept your children. What else is there to consider?” Robert pressed on. “Don’t tell me you’re still thinking of Zachary?”

“No, I’m not,” Charlotte answered at once. “He and I have nothing to do with each other. The reason I want to delay the decision is mainly because of the children. They have just left the Nacht residence and are being thrust into an entirely different life. Given that they are still adjusting, any talk of marriage will only unsettle them further.”

“It’s not going to be a problem,” Robert replied at once. “Your children are extremely smart and sensible. I believe they will understand. If they are indeed unnerved by it, we can hire psychologists to counsel them.”

“But…”