Chapter 1340
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
Spencer had been recuperating at Garden Villa ever since Henryâs passing and would seldom leave the place unless Zachary summoned him.
When Zachary underwent treatment for those two months, he occasionally took charge.
Although he had no idea what happened to Zachary, he figured the latter had run into some problems.
Since Zacharyâs return, he had been waiting for the young man to contact him.
After receiving Benâs phone call the night before, Spencer could not sleep a wink, for he could tell that something big was about to happen. That was why he rushed over first thing the next morning.
Coincidentally, he bumped into the three children who had just come back from Northridge and chatted with them for a while. The sight of them zooming upstairs to look for their father made him smile.
Mr. Henry used to love the kids most when he was still around. It was like he saw a glimpse of hope in his life along with the Nacht familyâs future whenever he met them.
Soon after, he quickly comforted himself. No, stop thinking such thoughts. Mr. Zacharyâs just fine, and so are the Nachts. Everythingâs perfectly fine.
âMr. Spencer,â greeted Zachary as he walked downstairs in a set of comfortable loungewear.
âMr. Zachary,â Spencer responded, rising to his feet. However, when he noticed how thin the man had become, he furrowed his brows. âItâs only been about two months since we last met; what happened to you?â
âMy diet plan was a success,â Zachary joked.
Spencer could not bring himself to laugh, raising the corner of his lips ever so slightly. âI just met the children.
Theyâve grown up so much. Such adorable little ones.â
âIndeed. They grow up so fast.â
As soon as Zachary took his seat, Hanna summoned the housemaids to serve breakfast.
Spencer stared at him intently. âI met Johann a few days ago. He told me youâd been back at work for the past two weeks. How are you? Are you feeling well?â
âI should be asking you that instead.â Zachary smiled faintly. âYouâre not young anymore, so you should take extra care of your health.â
âIâm doing pretty swell since Iâve been recuperating for a long time. My legâs gotten much better now.â Spencer chuckled. âYou, on the other hand, have lost quite a lot of weight.â
Zachary did not respond and drank his coffee in silence.
Just then, Hanna and the maids returned with breakfast. âLetâs eat, Mr. Spencer. Weâll have a talk in the study later,â he proposed.
âAll right.â Spencerâs expression turned grim, and he had lost all his appetite.
The two shared a simple breakfast before heading to the study. By then, Hanna had already prepared them some tea and fruits. At the sight of their arrival, she excused herself and left.
Ben wheeled Spencer into the room and stood next to him.
A stack of papers was placed on the coffee table. Passing them to Spencer, Zachary said, âHave a look at these.â
âWhat are these?â Spencer took the documents. Then, his eyes widened in shock as he glanced at them. âWhat is the meaning of this, Mr. Zachary?â
âIâve spoken to your doctor. Youâre in great health, and youâll live to see another decade as long as nothing major happens to you.â
Zachary took a sip of his coffee before continuing, âThatâs why Iâve gotten Mr. Williams to draw up a will for me. In the event that something happens to me, you will have the guardianship of my three children. I want you to look after them well.â
âMr. Zacharyâ¦â Spencer panicked, his hands beginning to tremble. âWhat on earth is happening? Donât scare me like this.â
âNothing,â Zachary answered with a faint smile, feigning nonchalance. âThis is just a backup plan.â
âA backup plan? What for?â Spencer demanded agitatedly. âYouâre still so young, and Nacht Groupâs fate rests on your shoulders! You canât go yetâ¦â
While speaking, the older manâs breathing grew erratic, and Ben quickly served him his medication.
âWhat the hell is going on here?â Not daring to lose his temper at Zachary, Spencer proceeded to slap Ben on the back of his head. âYouâd better explain everything to me loud and clear.â
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