Madelyn handed Dalton to Margaret, "Take him upstairs. I'll come up in a moment."Margaret nodded hesitantly and carried Dalton upstairs. 'Oh my! What's the background of this person? He doesn't seem like a good person at all.'Madelyn returned to her seat and sensed the subtle gaze directed at her, making her uneasy. The eerie vibe spread instantly, with only Mya seemingly living in her world. She sat beside Fred, saying, "Madelyn, the food cooked at your home is the best."Madelyn actually had many things to ask Mya, but it was not convenient with him around. So, she responded, "If it's delicious, go ahead and have more. I've already asked the servants to make a few extra dishes."Fred asked, "It's such a rare occasion for me to come visit. Aren't you at least going to treat me to some good wine?"Zach gestured to a servant, who went to the wine cabinet and took out a bottle of red wine, opening it for him. After that, Zach skillfully removed the bones from the fish and placed t
Fred said, "Someone's probably hidden that information by now."Zach replied, "I don't want to know about such boring things."He thought, 'My dealings with the Young family are completely over. Whatever happens to Yvonne has nothing to do with me.'The gift that Madelyn received upstairs was just a message, but it had completely shocked her and left her utterly speechless.Mya touched her round belly and said, "The doctor said I have two babies inside me! I was afraid that they might argue and fight each other in there, so I've been telling them bedtime stories every night. But my babies have been so well-behaved; they haven't stirred up any trouble at all."She had only been pregnant for just under two months, so of course she was not feeling anything yet. To Madelyn's horror, she realized that the child was likely Fred's."Mya... Do you know what it means to be pregnant? How could you be so careless?" Fred was not a good person at all. Madelyn knew it was none of her business,
As Madelyn walked away from Zach, he smiled and grabbed her wrist, pulling her back into his embrace. His hand softly traced through her long locks, gazing at the crescent moon in the night sky."Mrs. Jardin, you always seem to find a reason to find fault in me. I'm not like him. Look, I promise not to engage with him anymore. This will be the last time, okay?"Zach's voice was like medicine, soothing her wounded heart. Madelyn breathed in his scent, feeling an indescribable sense of security, and calmed down quickly. She felt like a fish submerged in the sea, wanting to break free but being pushed back by the waves. She knew it was not right to keep going like this."You keep saying the same thing every time. You promise not to meet Cecilia, but you still do. As long as she benefits you, you'll abandon me. Fred is just as heartless as you are. You've never fulfilled any promise you made to me. If you had to choose between a 50 billion dollar contract and me, what would you choose?"
Zach said, "Tomorrow, I'll have someone install some extra lights near the front door. By the way, we've just developed a new device at the company that allows your phone to receive identity recognition alerts if anyone enters when I'm not home."'It's not about preventing thieves but rather guarding against me trying to leave. He's just trying to make it all sound fancy,' Madelyn thought.The person hiding in the shadows stood downstairs, watching as the lights in the house gradually dimmed. Their gaze slowly turned icy, filled with sadness and resentment.Time passed, and the only light came from the faint moonlight, obscured by thick clouds, making the air heavy. Suddenly, a drizzle started to fall from the sky. It permeated the person's body, transforming the coldness into a pain that swept through their entire being.At four in the morning, the rain intensified. A loud thunderclap echoed, accompanied by the cries from the nursery next door. Madelyn turned over and gave a kick
The bodyguard reported to Zach, "Based on the size and depth of the footprints, it's likely a woman. Should we call the police, Mr. Jardin?"Zach replied casually, "We'll handle it tomorrow.""Understood, Mr. Jardin," the bodyguard acknowledged.Zach handed Madelyn some utensils at the dining table and said calmly, "I think someone's after me. Let's pretend nothing happened tonight. We'll talk tomorrow after some rest."Zach offered Madelyn a dish. " Try this, my cooking might just rival yours."Madelyn responded, her voice tinged with unease, "I'm not really in the mood to eat."Zach noticed Madelyn's disheartened expression, he gently coaxed, "Have a little. Think of it as breakfast. Dawn's almost here."Madelyn glanced at the clock, startled to see it was already four in the morning. She pleaded, "Zach, can you please stop getting involved in these dangerous things?"Zach softly agreed, "Alright, I'll stop."Meanwhile, amidst the rain, Frida was driving a black car. She not
Dawn broke, and Zach, despite a sleepless night, emerged from the bathroom full of energy. He picked a black floral shirt from his wardrobe, one that Madelyn had chosen for him.Initially, Zach had resisted wearing such a flashy shirt, but gradually he found himself wearing it nearly every day, alternating with another of Madelyn's selections.Madelyn had been restless since six in the morning, a sense of unease nudging her to check on Dalton. She found his forehead feverish to the touch. Thankfully, after administering medicine from his special medicine kit, his temperature began to subside."Get dressed, you're coming to the office with me," Zach announced.Madelyn felt groggy. She shook her head and said, "I think I'm sick too."Zach stopped midway through buttoning his shirt and turned toward her, his face lined with worry. He touched her feverish forehead and said, "I'll make my morning meeting quick and come right back. Kai will keep an eye on you."Madelyn leaned back, rel
Kai questioned, "Did you call me here to keep her safe?"Zach replied tersely, "Keep Yvonne's survival a secret from Madelyn. I fear Madelyn might impulsively try to go after Ethan."Kai, setting down the tablet, scoffed, "Afraid of Yvonne now? Worried she'll harm Madelyn?"Kai pressed on before Zach could counter. "A wounded woman is dangerous, Zach. This is your mess. Madelyn shouldn't be dragged into it. And remember, Cecilia is a far greater threat than Yvonne. You can't control Cecilia like you did Yvonne. She's the real danger here."In Kai's mind, Cecilia's ambitions were alarmingly formidable, posing a severe risk to a vulnerable Zach.Kai was still haunted by the memory of Alicia's sacrifice for Madelyn. He had made an unbreakable vow to protect Madelyn at all costs, and it was a promise he was determined to fulfill.After Zach departed for work, Kai went to check on Madelyn in her room. Once Margaret had brought her water and medicine, leaving them alone, Madelyn querie
After Zach left, the Young residence's living room lay in disarray, with expensive items damaged.Kevin, trailing behind Zach, had not seen him lose his cool like this in years. Kevin reflected on the old days, realizing that if it had been back then, Yvonne would have faced dire consequences.The damage inflicted by the bodyguards was a mere trifle for the Young family, yet it sent a clear warning.Kevin thought about Yvonne's miraculous survival from the plane crash and wondered why she was the only one."Won't this provoke the Young family into slandering Jardin Corporation?" Kevin asked Zach.Zach, flicking his cigarette away, replied with a dismissive air, "Since when have I feared the Young family? We're heading to the office."Kevin, understanding Zach's cue, responded, "Yes, Mr. Jardin."Meanwhile, at Jardin Corporation, Cecilia, frustrated, ended a call. Then, Blake approached with coffee and said, "Ms. Samford, your coffee. Is there anything else?"Blake, despite her