Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort novel Chapter 1388

Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort chapter 1388

“What?” Zachary replied with a scowl. “What the hell is going on?”

Ben proceeded to tell Zachary everything in detail, which only made him boil with even more anger. “B*stard!” Zachary shouted as he threw an ashtray at Ben. “How can you keep something this big from me?”

Ben kept his head down, too scared to even breathe.

“Get the private jet ready. I’m going to Phoenix City!”

“Mr. Nacht, please calm down,” Ben pleaded. “Dr. Wright has specifically ordered bed rest for you. You aren’t supposed to go out or do anything strenuous. Otherwise, who knows what might happen?”

Alas, his words fell on deaf ears. “Get out!”

“Please, Mr. Nacht, please listen to me,” Ben exclaimed as he grabbed Zachary’s legs. “You have no idea what a close shave this had been for you. If Ms. Gold hadn’t brought Dr. Wright here in time, you’d be…”

Ben paused, unable to get that dreaded word out of this mouth. “I’ve already sent two groups of people to look for Ms. Lindberg, but if you’re still worried, I can get Marino to join the search.”

When Zachary didn’t say anything, he continued, “No matter what, I can’t let you leave the house. Even if you don’t do it for yourself, do it for your children. If something happens to you, what are they going to do? Besides, what can you help with, given your current state? And what if Ms. Lindberg comes back only to see you keel over with exhaustion? Is that what you want?”

Fortunately, those words were enough to persuade Zachary.

“I can’t let Marino go. He has to protect the kids,” Zachary said after calming himself down. “What about Bruce?”

“Bruce has gone to Erihal to look for Francesco. I’ve deployed Kyle and Cain instead. They’re old and experienced, so I’m sure—”

“They aren’t capable enough,” Zachary interrupted as he turned toward Ben. “I need you to go. I need you to bring Charlotte back safe and sound.”

“W-What? Me? But what’s going to happen to you if I leave? There’s no one else around you to—”