Chapter 33

It still bothered Charles that Miss Kane would stupidly act the way she did. Before Isabella came into the picture, his secretary always had the chance to seduce him if she wished to but she did nothing but drop hints. And, he had acted blindly to everything because of his principles. So, why? Why would she, at that moment, take such a crazy step? Charles could not help but eventually link it all to his mother. And, if his suspicion was right, then, he was nothing but disappointed in the woman who gave birth to him. The almost empty cup in his hold soon became a medium for instigating more thoughts. As the tip of his index finger played around the rim, he felt a light tap on his shoulder and the surrounding hustle and bustle of the day reached his ears once again. "Richard," he acknowledged the man with the athletic build who walked to the seat opposite him and warmed the cushioned chair with his stylish clothing. "Why did you seem so deep in thought? Did something happen?" Char