All Novel Sweet
Chapter 483
Chapter 483
Taken aback by the young man seated at the desk, Carlos didn't notice Daniel's expression change.
"Daniel, is that man Mr. Zahn's son or grandson?" Carlos asked in a low tone.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
Daniel sneered.
"He's the chairman, Carlisle Zahn!"
Carlos was dumbfounded. He found it difficult to believe the chairman was someone around Daniel's age.
Carlos took a deep breath and regained his composure. He considered that perhaps having such a young chairman could work to his advantage, as he might be easier to manipulate. Making his way to Carlisle's desk, Carlos slightly lowered his head and said, "Mr. Zahn." Carlisle continued working, paying no attention to Carlos.
A smile crept onto Carlos' face when he noticed Carlisle signing personnel action forms. Suddenly, Carlisle said, "Carlos, do you recognize the person on your right?"
Carlos turned to the couch as instructed. When he saw the young lady seated there, he froze like a statue.
He wondered why Zadie was there.
The office fell silent. Only the sound of Carlisle's pen scratching against paper could be heard. Suddenly, the cap from Carlisle's pen fell to the ground, making a soft thud that startled Carlos.
Carlisle calmly retrieved the cap and placed it back on his desk. He then stood up with his cup in hand and poured himself some water.
He calmly said, "On my way here, I encountered this young lady staging a crash."
Carlos was surprised to hear that. He wondered if it meant that Carlisle wanted to discuss the trouble Zadie caused rather than a job promotion.
Carlos said, "Mr. Zahn, you can handle her however you see fit. If you like, I can take her to the police on your behalf. I've severed all ties with her and her mother."
Carlisle remained silent, returning to his seat with his cup refilled. Daniel clenched his fists so tight that his knuckles cracked audibly.
He thought that Carlos was a scumbag, who didn't deserve to be a human, let alone a father.
Carlisle blew on his steaming hot water before taking a small sip, filling the room with the sound of his sipping. Carlos had never felt such overwhelming pressure before, not even at Xenos Factory's peak under Ryan's chairmanship.
The only other person from whom he had ever felt such pressure was perhaps the mayor of Riverland. When the mayor visited the enterprises, he held a meeting at Xenos Factory. Carlos had felt the same pressure from the mayor as he felt from Carlisle now, which made him wonder if Carlisle was a scion nurtured by some upper-class family.
After Carlisle finished drinking half his cup of water, he raised his eyes and stared at Carlos.
He calmly asked, "Aren't you going to ask why she did it?"
Upon hearing Carlisle's question, Carlos finally relaxed his tension, his face sweating.
"W-Why did she do it?"
"Seriously? You don't know the reason?"
Carlisle chuckled, feeling dumbfounded.
Carlos swallowed hard and replied, "Mr. Zahn, I've divorced her mother, and the court granted custody to her. In other words, I hold no responsibility for her actions."
"Oh," Carlisle replied nonchalantly.
Carlos was drenched in sweat.
"Mr. Zahn, I understand she offended you. If it appeases your anger, I'll have her kneel and apologize to you."
Zadie sat expressionless on the couch. She knew Carlos had never treated her like a human since her birth. In fact, Carlos' offer was considered merciful. If Carlisle hadn't been present, Carlos might have grabbed her hair and slapped her hard by now.