Chapter 369
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
Charlotte pulled her hat down and hastened out, but since she didnât bring her children with her, the attendant stopped her for some questioning.
Meanwhile, Zachary looked at her coolly from the doorstep, waiting for her to ask for help, but she had no such plan. Instead, she explained herself humbly to the attendant.
Zachary didnât want to wait any longer, so he gestured at Ben. When Ben went up to help Charlotte, the attendant backed off in panic, then Charlotte went up to Zachary.
He glared at her in disgust before leaving. At the same time, the ladies around were fangirling at him, and they engaged in a heated discussion.
âWho is that hottie? Is he an actor? Iâve never seen him on TV.â
âNeither did I, but judging from that vibe, he must be a bigshot.â
âHey, he looks like Mr. Henry Nacht. Maybe heâs a Nacht as well.â
âReally? Wait, he canât be the grandson of Mr. Nacht, the father of those three kids, can he?â
âThatâs a possibility.â
When Charlotte heard their conversation, she started feeling uneasy. Is it that obvious? Her children didnât resemble Zachary, and that was why she could lie to him, telling him that they werenât his kids. But whyâs everyone guessing that heâs their father?
She looked at his silhouette and compared him to her children. When she thought about it, she realized that even though they werenât alike, Robbie and Jamie had the same vibe as Zachary. Not only that, Robbie had his fatherâs eyes too.
âCome on!â Zachary looked back and growled.
âOkay,â she replied and quickened her pace. When they came into the mall, Zachary was the center of attention again. Instead of being proud of it, he felt frustrated.
Some shoppers were taking their photos. Charlotte didnât mind, since she was in disguise. However, Zachary didnât want to show up on the news, so he gave them a look, and they stopped taking his photo.
Going out with him is a disaster. Everywhere he goes, heâs going to be the center of attention. Thereâs no privacy at all.
All Charlotte wanted was to escape him as soon as possible. Hence, she quickly dragged him to a fashion shop nearby.
âWelcome.â A promoter came to greet them. âWe have a promotion today. Everythingâs 20% off, so just pick anything you want. Thereâs the fitting room, and these are all the half-priced items.â
âHalf-priced items? Where?â Charlotteâs eyes shone when she heard the word.
âEverything on this rack.â The promoter took them to the half-priced item area, though her eyes were only on Zachary. âEven though he isnât wearing any branded goods, the quality and workmanship for that suit alone are worth a lot. Will he really buy discounted goods?â
âItâs an emergency, so I think he doesnât mind.â Charlotte picked the cheapest ones. âHere. Get me the clothes his size.â
âAlright then, Miss.â The promoter went to search for it.
âAre you for real? Do you want me to wear those?â Zacharyâs face fell. âNot even the helpers at home wear discount items.â
âOh, itâs just for a while. Youâll be going back soon anyway. Thereâs no need for pricey clothes,â she blurted. Then Charlotte smiled. âBesides, with your toned body, anything would look good on you.â
âIs that so?â Zachary liked being flattered, and he looked at his reflection. âDo I really have a toned body?â
âOf course. Youâre sexiest among all men that I know.â Charlotte knew how to stroke his ego. âEven ordinary clothes like these canât cover your exquisite air up.â
Zachary looked at her from the mirror. âOkay, now that sounds a bit too pretentious.â
âHere it is.â The promoter came up to them with the clothes, oddly enthusiastic. âDo you need any help changing, sir? I can do it.â