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Chapter 57
Ivery eye in the room turned toward bim
Those blocking his path hastily moveil aside.
The factory st
staff had never seen the corporation’s new CEO before, but as he entered, his innate authority immediately commanded their respect.
Zarek approached the center of the conference table, his expression grim. “Has she been found?”
His gaze swept acro
across every Exer.
The entire room fell silent as a tomb,
Someone had to speak as a representative, and as the factory’s senior leader, that responsibility naturally fell to the plant manager
All eyes shifted to Mateus Costa
Zarek’s elegant yet cold eyes also turned to him. Whether from fear or being stunned by the CEO’s striking appearance, Mater’s heart raced wildly “Mr. Weasley, we… we haven’t found her yet
“You’re Mateus Costa?”
“Y–yes, sir.”
“From what I understand, you personally received Miss Whitmore today. Logically, you should know her whereabouts better than anyone else.” His voice was steady and measured, yet carried enough pressure to crush a person’s resolve.
Mateus’s heart raced even faster.
His eyes darted nervously, his breathing labored, but he had to respond. “Yes, I did receive Miss Whitmore, and I was the last person to see her off. But I only escorted her to the factory gate. After that. I returned to the factory. Where she went afterward, I truly don’t know”
“You truly don’t know?” Zarck leaned forward, lowering his tall frame, his slender fingers pressing against the table as his piercing eyes fixed on the manager. “What if I produce evidence that you’re lying?”
Mates’s mind wont blank, his dark complexion turning when.
“No, no, Mr. Weasley, I’m not lying, I really don’t know where Miss Whitmore West
Death seemed certain either way, but instinctively, he was still gambling on a c
The other factory personnel who knew the truth lowered their heads, sweating profusely, hardly daring to breathe
Zarek said nothing more.
He had merely bluffed, yet they had already revealed their guilt.
Charlotte’s disappearance was undoubtedly connected to them
Isaac, who had been listening from the side, had reached bis boiling point, Throwing caution to the wind, be lunged forward and grabbed M. the collar. “Where is my wife? What have you done to her?!”
Who… who are you? Let go!” Matous gasped, nearly cholding.
“BANG“– tremendous crash
Issac slammed Mateus’s head violently against the table with such force it seemed his skull might shatter.
The surrounding people froze in shock
Some moved to intervene, but a single glance from Zarek stopped them cold.
Others say this exchange of looks.
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They immediately understood: this man’s actives had the CEO starit approval.
No one dared step forward.
Issac grabbed Mateuy’s hair, yanking
ead back with manderoon fury. His face resembled that of a vengeful demon. “Tell me where my wife j
**With Idood streaming down his face and nose, Mateus still intended to deny knowledge. But after uffering just one word, he now Istar’s terrifying
like he was about to tvit his head clean off–and the rest of his words died in his throat.
expressim–li
“If you want death. I’ll grant your with.” bar pulled his head higher, ready to smash it against the talde again.
Mateus screamed. He couldn’t withstand anymore–another blow to his head would surely kill him!
His head hovered just a centimeter above the table surface
Isac pulled him back up. This is your last chance”
His words didn’t just territy Mateus–the other conspirators in the room felt their hearts leap into their throats.
Some wanted to speak up or step in to stop this, but they were immediately frozen by the most intimidating presence in the room, whose sharp, cold gaze paralyzed them
One move, and they would all be finished
But letting Mateus talk meant they would go down with him.
The tension in the air was suffocating
– Whitmore, she’s at-”
“What’s p
s going on here?!
Just as Mateus was about to reveal her location, a stern voice interrupted from the doorway,
Victor Ferreira had arrived.
Behind him stood Olivia
Their cars had entered the factory grounds one after another.
Zarek turned to look, his eyes flashing with
th frigid intensity as if asking: I’m here—who g
o gave you permission to speak?
Victor lowered his head, rubbing his nose as he stepped behind Olivia
The confession that was about to spill out had been interrupted by this unwelcome intrusion Issac’s cage was hot enough to incinerate the
building
He pointed at Victor and instructed his men. “Drag him outside. Beat him within an inch of his life.
Victor: “”
Seeing several burly, professional looking men approaching, he immediately bolted.
They gave chase.
Olivia stood bewildered.
Who was this man?
entire
She looked at Zarek questioningly, but it was Rex who answered. “That’s Miss Whitmore “Considering they hadn’t officially divorced, and fearing be might be use’s next target if he said “ex husband,” he settled on “husband”
Husband?
Chapter 57
Charlotte was married?!
Olivia was stunned. The emotions that had been building up inside her soddenly felt.. directionless..
Victor, who had been running around the office, was caught.
ing Mateus restrained, their leader shouted
As Issac’s men attempted to drag him outside, another group burst in–local thugs by the look of them. Seeing! “Uncle” and rushed to his rescis.
Several men charged forward, forcing Iwar to release his grip.
Concerned for their employer’s safety, the bodyguards holding Victor had to priorities protecting
In the chaos, Mateus was escorted out of the conference
ence room. Rex looked at Zacek, silently asking: Should we call in our people?
Zarek gave him a uveaningful look.
Rex understood and sent a command from his phone
Having finished his skirmish with the thugs, Issac realized that the person who knew Charlotte’s whereabouts had escaped. He immediately led his
The beaten thugs scrambled to their feet and fled as well.
The conference room fell quiet.
“Oh, my back! What kind of people are these? Is there no law anymore? Couldn’t we just talk things out? Victor complained, rubbing his lower back
People immediately moved to assist him, pulling out a chair..
He sat down naturally.
The whole stene flowed smoothly, as if he were in charge.
Zarek neither showed anger nor spoke.
With one hand in his pocket, he looked down at Victor with curious amusement, occasionally smiling.
The look was so unnerving that…
Victor began shifting uncomfortably in his seat, feeling as if he were being flayed alive.
He awkwardly stood up. “Please, Mr. Weasley, you should sit.”
“Mr. Ferreira, you command such respect. Perhaps this branch shouldn’t bear the Weasley name anymore.” Zarek remarked casually, before forcefully tapping his finger on the rable. “Let’s rename it after you!”
That tap felt like a nail driven into Victor’s heart.
His legs nearly gave out
Zarek pulled out a chair and sat down with deliberate slowness. “Where is Miss Whitmore? Where did you and Mateus take her?”
His question was direct and to the point.
Victor’s legs were still trembling, but hearing the question, he took a deep breath, composed his face, and answered firmly. “Mr. Weasley, Thave nothing to do with this. You can’t falsely accuse people who are innocent”
