Madelyn was interrupted. "Madelyn, I'm just worried about you. What am I doing that you don't like? Just tell me, and I'll definitely change my ways!"The tattooed hand stroked her head as his eyes fell upon her. Madelyn was not sure if it was an illusion, but she could see a trace of panic in his eyes.Every time he made such an expression, her heart would inevitably soften and she would feel guilt for upsetting him and speaking to him like that.Madelyn did not know where to look. She knew that she was just being overly sensitive to her surroundings, her self-preservation instincts reacting too strongly."I... I'm so... sorry..." Madelyn was mumbling as she tugged her hair. "I should be going back. Rest well. Good night."Madelyn did not know how to tell him that the problem was not him. He was fine as he was!She was the problem...Ethan never got to respond to her "good night" as she fled from him as if avoiding a raging beast, her black flowing skirt creating a beautiful ar
Zach had gone to take a call.Jadie happened to see the person coming back. "Madelyn, I made some gnocchi, do you want to have some?"Madelyn shook her head and said weakly. "No need, you can have it. I'm going to bed."She held the handrail and went back to her room. After confirming the door was shut, she untied her shoulder straps and her dress slid down her body as she stepped barefoot on the carpet and walked into the shower.Half an hour later, she got out of the bathroom, dried her hair, put on her pajamas and threw herself onto her bed. She did not even put away the clothes on the ground and just left them in a messy pile.All the while, a men's coat was hanging neatly on the hanger.In the middle of the night, her phone by the bedside table lit up. She was deep asleep, and in her dreams, she saw a silhouette, its eyes deep and cold.The next morning, Madelyn's biological clock woke her up on time at 7:30 in the morning.While she was brushing her teeth in the bathroom,
Madelyn rubbed her pen as she pondered. 'The dinner between Yvonne and Zach...'Yvonne then whispered for help again. "Madelyn, just accompany me, okay? Otherwise, I won't know what to say, and it'll be super awkward! You're his little sister, the atmosphere will be more relaxed with you around. How about this? As long as you promise me this, you can leave the matter of entering the Maths Olympiad team to me."The class bell rang."I'll think about it. Zach is usually busy, and I don't know whether he’ll have time or not."Yvonne then said happily, "Don't you worry, as long I ask him, he won't dare to refuse me. So, with that settled, join us for dinner later. I'll head back first then!"Her eyes were full of affection and admiration towards Zach that she could not hide.Madelyn looked at the test paper on her table and her mind went blank as she was lost in thought. Suddenly, she felt something hit her back and pulled her back to reality. Madelyn turned around and saw the book o
Madelyn had no choice but to hand her phone to Yvonne. She did not feel like joining them for dinner, but this might be her chance to matchmake the two, so she had to bite the bullet and agree.Yvonne held the phone by her ear and twirled her hair as she waited anxiously. Unexpectedly, someone picked up within a few seconds."What's the matter, Madelyn?" asked Zach’s husky voice from the end of the line.Yvonne's heart sank a little after hearing his words. She said with slight annoyance, "This isn't your sister. It's me!""Ms. Young? What's the matter?"Yvonne could tell his voice had immediately turned cold. It was clear he treated them differently."Zach, didn't you see all those texts I sent you?! Didn't we agree that you'd take me out for dinner?"Yvonne heard another woman's voice on the phone, "Are you done with your meeting, Mr. Jardin? Your meal has been sent to your office."Zach nodded slightly while Kevin updated him about his upcoming schedule. Then, the two entere
Madelyn called Jordan and asked him to send Jadie home first. Then, she and Yvonne went straight to Zach's company in Yvonne's private car.Compared to YTCorp run by the Young family, the Jent family was insignificant and humble. YT Tower was located in the city center and worth several hundred million. In the future, its value would likely increase over tenfold.Whether Zach married into the Young family or vice versa, it would be a win-win situation for him regardless.In the car, the driver rolled up the partition. Yvonne had already changed out of her school uniform and was applying lip gloss in front of a mirror. She let down her hair and turned to Madelyn, "Do I look good?"Madelyn had an unreadable look in her eyes. She asked tentatively with an inexplicable feeling in her chest, "Do you... Do you really like my brother?"Yvonne nodded unabashedly."Of course I do. Why else would I go to such lengths to meet him?" she said with a sparkle in her eyes."Do you not mind tha
In the past, Madelyn had often come here to harass Zach, so she was familiar with the place. Needless to say, the receptionist was terrified when she saw Madelyn, who was notorious for being difficult."Are you here to see Mr. Jardin, Ms. Jent? He's meeting a client right now, so you might have to wait for a bit," said the receptionist."Please get me a glass of water. Thank you." Madelyn had already asked Yvonne to head to the thirty-fourth floor. She did not want to be the third wheel, so she went to the lounge."Al-Alright."The receptionist dropped her jaw in shock.'Thank you? It's terrifying to hear such words come out of her mouth. Is there something wrong with my hearing?' she thought.Madelyn sat down on the couch. Then, she grabbed a beauty magazine and read it out of boredom.Meanwhile, Kevin coincidentally had some business on the thirty-second floor. The receptionist stopped him and said, "Mr. Harrison, this document needs to be given to Mr. Jardin."Kevin took the
Meanwhile, Madelyn had already left Skyrise Tower. There were very few buses at this hour, so she stood at the bus stop and shivered in the cold. The arriving bus stopped in front of the traffic light before the zebra crossing.It was currently peak hour in Ventropolis, and the streets were congested.Just as she was about to dig for spare change in her bag, she spotted a black car pull up in front of her from the corner of her eye. She lifted her head and saw its window roll down, revealing Zach's face. He said coldly, "Get in!"'Why isn't Yvonne in the car? Where is she?' Madelyn wondered.She pondered for a few moments before going to the back seat and shutting the car door. She always felt suffocated being alone in the car with him."How'd you come to know Yvonne Young?" Zach looked at Madelyn through the rearview mirror.Madelyn answered indifferently, "I switched classes, the two of us are classmates."Zach did not ask any more questions. He made a turn, and they arrived b
"Alright. Please come with me."Madelyn walked behind them and gave them some space.The waiter opened the door, and the room was covered with tatami and floor heating, so it was not cold to sit on the floor.Madelyn took off the scarf on her neck and hung it on the coat rack at the entrance."You guys can order first! I'm going to the washroom.""Sure! Go ahead," Yvonne replied. She grabbed the menu and moved to Zach's side, "Let's order together. What do you want to eat? I won't go easy on you this time.""Anything," said Zach.Yvonne had already subtly sat down next to Zach as they spoke. She ordered a few of the set meals she usually had."How about this? We'll add on the rest of it when she's back."Madelyn returned from the washroom and noticed that all the private rooms had a dedicated waiter. Since she had yet to order, the waiter by the door handed her a menu. Madelyn did not know what to eat. She did not like seafood and could not eat much, so she ordered a vegetaria