Chapter 1019

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?"