Chapter 11

Charlie's eyes turned sharp. His piercing gaze was almost enough to draw blood. "What is that supposed to mean?" he said as he grabbed her by the neck. "What the hell did you just say?" Zara couldn't escape his clutches and decided to go all out. "The trust fund! You signed it, remember? She was the one who went to Mrs. Listford Senior and asked for a divorce. She doesn't want you anymore!" Zara's face was red from exertion, but she continued forcing out words of mockery. Her voice rose with every sentence, wearing down Charlie's senses as if she were getting revenge. He suddenly laughed. Even though it was very quiet, it was much scarier than if he had just screamed. Suddenly, he let her go, and she landed against the expensive rug with a loud noise. She collapsed on the ground like a battered dog. She clutched at her throat desperately, taking large breaths of air. "Destroy all of her documents," he said to Alex. "Since she's already so desperate to belong somewhere, she can