Chapter 1168

Zachary turned to stare at her. "Is that concern I hear?"

Lulu lowered her head uncomfortably. "I'm paid to do this. You're my employer, and it's only right that I do my best."

Her cool, distant reaction left Zachary stung.

Chuckling coolly, he said, "You're really up for the job, huh? Taking good care of me and my daughter. Doesn't that mean I should give you a raise to properly reward your performance?"

Naturally, Lulu did not take his sarcastic remarks and replied calmly, "I won't refuse if you're offering more pay, Mr. Slate."

With that, Zachary's attempt at provocation came up short.

Bzzt—

Zachary's phone rang in his pocket.

Taking it out to see that it was Isaac's number, he headed into his room and closed the door before answering.

"Hello—"

"It's me," Stan Hill said from the other end.

Zachary thought he was seeing things and checked the caller again, but it really was Isaac's number.

So why was it not Isaac?

Holding the phone against his ear again, he asked, "Hell