The Unveiling of Secret Queen-Chapter 1141: A Punishment More Severe Than Apology

"I asked you because I wanted to see if you realized the most important thing you should be doing in this situation is apologizing to Nathalie. Clearly, I overestimated you. She means nothing to you, and you haven’t even considered apologizing."

Mr. Zachmann’s expression was visibly weary.

Leonardy Zachmann lowered his head guiltily, trying to speak: "Dad, I—"

"You don’t need to say anything." Mr. Zachmann raised his hand slightly, his tone calm again: "If an apology isn’t genuine, there’s no need to force it. A forced melon is never sweet!"

"Old Nie was right—it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have held unrealistic hopes, believing that you all, like me, sincerely wanted to make up for the familial bond Nathalie has lost over the years..."

"..."

Leonardy Zachmann grew increasingly at a loss, not knowing where to place his hands, unable to face his father.

He was deeply ashamed of Caryn Zachmann and Celine Tucker’s actions, feeling too guilty to face anyone.

"Let’s divide the family." Mr. Zachmann, no longer verbose, made a swift and resolute decision after reaching his limit of disappointment.

"Only by dividing the family can there be peace. Everyone takes their share. After I’m gone, you two brothers can interact if you wish, and if not, keep your distance in the future..."

Leonardy quickly lifted his head but then lowered it again. He wasn’t surprised by his father’s decision. Clenching his hands tightly, he smiled bitterly and agreed, "Alright."

"This old house will go to your elder brother’s name. Find a time to move out." Mr. Zachmann was clear-minded and straightforward in putting forth his suggestion.

"Dad!" Celine couldn’t accept this outcome of dividing the family.

Ever since Nathalie came to Beijing, the family had been in chaos. And now, it had come to this—a division of the family.

Fine, divide the family. But the house they had lived in for half their lives was now to go to Room One’s family. How could she possibly accept this?

Mr. Zachmann did not look at her. His demeanor remained authoritative, his gaze shifting toward Leonardy as he said, "Your niece will be studying in Beijing for the next three years. Previously, it didn’t matter who lived in this house, but now your brother also needs a place to stay. This house is already in your brother’s name. It doesn’t make sense for Nathalie to be renting outside while you’re living here. What do you say?"

This house didn’t just represent a luxury villa worth over a hundred million.

It held another layer of meaning.

Mr. Zachmann had lived a brilliant, shrewd life; he couldn’t possibly be unaware of the implications behind this house. By bringing it up at this moment, Leonardy took a deep breath, looked at him, his eyes dimmed, and felt a pang of discomfort.

But with the guilt in his heart, he didn’t refuse his father’s decision.

"I’ll follow Dad’s wishes."

"Leonardy! You..." Celine went pale, nearly fainting on the spot.

At this moment, she would rather have apologized to Stanley Zachmann or Nathalie Quinlan earlier than see her father-in-law make this decision.

She had never imagined he’d truly force them to move out!

Could it be that Mr. Zachmann’s intention was—for the Zachmann Family to eventually be handed down to Nathalie?

How laughable!

She gripped her palms so tightly that a slick layer of sweat emerged, unable to comprehend why, despite having two sons and a daughter—and except for the disappointment that Audrick brought—Hendrik and Caryn were both so outstanding, yet her father-in-law would bypass her children and choose Nathalie, who had been in Beijing for less than half a year, as the Zachmann Family’s future heir.

Utterly absurd!

If Mr. Zachmann’s chosen heir truly was Nathalie, then Caryn’s actions this time didn’t just cost her face; it also buried Room Two’s standing in Beijing’s upper circle.