Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 481

"ScholarLoan!" Zadie replied.

"Do they specifically provide loan services to students?"

"Yes, exclusively for female students."

"Did you give them anything as collateral?"

"No, bu-but they took some photos and videos of me..." Zadie stammered, blushing deeply and avoiding Carlisle's gaze.

Carlisle naturally understood what kind of photos she was talking about.

This proved troublesome. If they angered the loan company, the company might release those photos at Zadie's school. Those photos kept the borrowers from reporting to the police.

Carlisle inquired further, "Where is this company located?"

After a moment of silence, Zadie shook her head and replied, "I can't tell you. If they find out, they'll beat me up again!"

Carlisle didn't bother asking further. He took out his phone and sent a message to Francis.

Daniel waited downstairs for nearly an hour, his legs turning numb. He bought a bottle of milk to drink while scanning the area, wondering who he was supposed to meet.

Since Carlisle had asked him to escort someone, he figured it must be someone he knew. So, he kept an eye out for familiar faces.

Suddenly, he heard a honk from a black Santana and realized it was Carlos' car. He wondered if Carlos was the person he was supposed to escort.

"Daniel? What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in school today?" Carlos asked, pulling up next to Daniel with a gentle smile.

"Carlos Ziegler, you old man, don't you remember? It's Sunday today!"

"Oh, excuse me! I've been working so much lately, my brain just assumes it's a workday!"

Carlos tapped his forehead.

He had become accustomed to Daniel addressing him by his first name. Ever since news of his family matters spread around the office, most people had started treating him differently. Daniel had also started calling him by his first name around that time.

Despite asking Ryan to discipline Daniel, Ryan had dismissed him as too rebellious to heed his advice. Eventually, Carlos had no choice but to accept Daniel as he was.

"As for why I'm here... I'm here to escort you, Mr. Zeigler!" Daniel said, tossing the empty

bottle casually next to the security booth.

The bottle hit the ground, prompting a tall, muscular security guard to emerge from the booth. His expression was dark as he fixed his intense gaze on Daniel.

Daniel shrugged and quickly picked up the empty bottle, properly disposing of it in the bin. Then, with an innocent smile, he returned to Carlos' car.

Still taken aback by Daniel's respectful address, Carlos asked, "What... what did you just call me?"

Daniel replied honestly, "Mr. Zeigler, of course."

Carlos smiled lightly.

"Were you sent by the chairman?"

Daniel nodded firmly.

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Carlos felt a thrill, finding it hard to believe that Carlisle had actually sent someone to escort him. Clearly, Carlisle recognized his importance.

However, Carlos wondered about Daniel's relationship with Carlisle. He suspected that Ryan had asked Carlisle to train Daniel at one of his companies, and Carlisle couldn't find the proper excuse to turn him down. Hence, Daniel was there.

Carlos chuckled, his face flushed with amusement.

"Daniel, since you treated me with respect, I'll make sure to make your father a security guard when I take over his place."

Daniel was startled as he pondered, "Is this old idiot hearing himself? What makes him think he's taking over my dad's position? Has he lost his mind?"

Daniel wondered if Carlos had misunderstood Carlisle's intentions. If Carlos thought Carlisle was going to promote him as CEO of Xenos Factory, Daniel thought he might as well play along.

Daniel sniffled and choked out, "That's very kind of you, Mr. Zeigler. No wonder you've been such a loyal friend to my father for over ten years!"

Carlos laughed heartily.

"Indeed we have been. Let's go. Take me to the chairman!"

Carlos parked his car in the lot. He walked with his hands behind his back, exuding the demeanor of a leader overseeing his company. Daniel walked alongside him and guided him to the elevator, where they encountered Anthony and three striking, mature women.