Everyone was stuck in their own thoughts throughout the meal. Evelyn left the feast early after eating a bit. Ethan had drunk a lot of alcohol with Hayson.Since Madelyn accepted the gift, she felt suffocated. She did not know why she was not as happy as she had expected. She still could not figure out the reason behind it. Maybe... she had been too hasty with this decision.Jadie put down her cutlery and said, "I'm full, Zach."Zach took her bowl and poured some soup into it before saying, "Drink some soup to avoid getting hungry again at night."Jadie nodded, "Okay."Madelyn sat not far away from them. A hand holding a bowl of soup stretched before her, "The soup is good. Try it."Madelyn raised her head and looked at Zach. Her heart started racing as she thanked him, "Thank you... brother.""Mhm," Zach smiled, but Madelyn could see the rage in his eyes. This made her anxious.Perhaps Ethan was in a good mood; he proceeded to hug Madelyn. He then declared his ownership over h
"Azure Corporation merger?" Hayson looked at Zach questioningly.Zach smiled while a storm brewed in his eyes. He said emotionlessly, "All in all, I am an employee of the Azure Corporation. I thought, why not let Mr. Arnold converse directly with my father? I have no jurisdiction over making such a decision.""Madelyn... what is the meaning of all this?" Hayson furrowed his brows while asking.Madelyn panicked and said, "Father, I didn't know about this too. He must be drunk." She quietly held Ethan's hand and shook her head, "Ethan, my brother will take care of the company. Let's not talk about this, okay? I'll send you back to your room to rest.""Alright, if you say so," Ethan downed his glass of red wine. He did not care how ugly Hayson's expression was and continued to speak, "Mr. Jardin can discuss this with my father-in-law. After you're done discussing, you can come to the Arnold Corporation and look for me. I will gladly let the Azure Corporation become the Arnold Corporat
Zach had always been a backstabber. Based on her understanding of him, Madelyn knew he was furious. She knew she would be shredded into pieces if she ever ended up in his clutches.Zach never wanted her to get close to Ethan. This was because he was cautious of the Arnold family's power. However, his goal was to obtain the Jent family, and Madelyn was okay with that. She just wanted a peaceful life and did not want to be roped into his. This time, all of this would have nothing to do with her.Madelyn gave him a forced smile and said, "Okay."George still arranged for a chauffeur for everyone and sent them all to the Southern Haven Villas. Madelyn accompanied them to the gates of the main residence. She would not have known Ethan had secretly prepared so many gifts for them had she not seen it with her own eyes. This included expensive jewelry, tea leaves, and supplements, all packed into one car. Ultimately, they came with two cars and left with three.This was enough to show how
Jadie's eyes welled up with tears. She then hugged him from behind while sobbing. She cried, "Zach, do you know how much I envy Madelyn? To see how the person she loves also loves her back unconditionally? She is able to be engaged with the person she likes.""I also want to be with you forever, too, Zach, just like her. I want to be your wife forevermore. But... why can't you like me back?" Jadie asked.Although Zach's back was hot, his heart seemed like it had frozen over. He replied, "Jadie, I'm not as good as you think. There are many things that you still don't understand."Jadie clutched his waist tightly and did not let go. She screamed, "No! You will always be the best in my eyes. I don't need to understand or care what kind of person you are. I want to stay by your side, become your wife, and give birth to your children. You promised you would give me a family. You can't go back on your words, Zach."His suit was soaking as Jadie's tears seeped into it. Zach turned around
Regardless of Jadie's actions of putting everything on the line today, Zach's decisions were resolute and unwavering. He lifted her and drove to SereneCare Hospital.In the emergency room, Kai calmly stitched up Jadie's wound. "I never expected such a delicate girl would risk her life for you. Haven't you ever thought about giving in to her? Madelyn is going to marry Mr. Arnold. It's a done deal. Unless you can take down the Arnold Corporation quickly, you won't be able to take Madelyn away from him."Oh! There's something crucial you must remember. According to the DNA test, you and Madelyn are siblings. If you two really get together, it could lead to significant consequences! Tsk! I never thought someone could actually like a person as rotten as you."Kai laughed, "How rare is that!""Are you finished?" Zach turned away from the floor-to-ceiling window. He furrowed his brows, and his tone revealed a hint of annoyance.Kai finished suturing and wrapped Jadie's wound up with a ba
The night was quiet. The wind rustled through the branches outside the window, causing the heavy curtains to billow. The weather in April was not too cold. The medicinal scent filled the air as the wind blew into the ward.Jadie woke up but did not want to face Zach. So, she turned her head to gaze at the billowing curtains. "You don't want me anymore, so why are you still at the hospital? Just go back. I don't need you to take care of me."Zach picked up a medicine from the bedside table. The thick, black liquid inside emitted an unpleasant odor. Upon hearing what Jadie said, he answered, "Okay." Then, he put the medicine back down.He stood up and checked his wristwatch. "It's 12:12 a.m. now. I'll give you ten minutes to calm down. Think it over, and I'll come back in.""Zach!" Jadie called out to him urgently.Zach stopped and asked, "Are you calm now?"Jadie bit her lip and nodded, "Yes."Zach sat down by the bedside and tucked her in. "Drink it before it gets cold. I'll tak
Zach fed Jadie a natural medicine and spent nearly half an hour reassuring her before leaving the ward. It was too late now. So, he decided to stay overnight at the hospital and return home the next day. Zach stepped out to the quiet, dimly lit balcony, shielding his hand from the wind as he lit a cigarette. He took a drag and exhaled a puff of smoke.Halfway through his cigarette, Kai approached him with a report in hand. "If we keep delaying, the hypnosis we did on Jadie eight years ago will soon lose its effect. This time, her emotional outburst is just a reflection of what's inside of her. If her inner strength isn't strong enough, and you don't keep an eye on her, she might repeat the same action with even a slight slip."The nicotine in the cigarette eased some of Zach's tension. While smoking could be addictive, it had little hold over him. He knew what addiction felt like. The craving was akin to a swarm of worms crawling over his body and gnawing at his bones when he went wi
Eight years ago, Ventropolis was nothing more than a run-down district. Unruly elements and motley crew filled the streets. There were no eyewitnesses or surveillance footage of the events from that time. However, Zach had never stopped searching for them for the past eight years. Sending Jadie abroad was not only because of her asthma but also to let her leave, allowing her to forget everything and start anew."Ah!" Jadie let out a piercing scream. When Zach entered the ward, he found Jadie holding her head and huddled in a corner, trembling and with a vacant expression."Z-Zach, where are you?" Jadie's voice quivered.Zach crouched ahead of her and gently held her in his arms, saying, "It's okay."Zach's voice provided warmth, stabilizing Jadie's emotions. Smelling the tobacco on his body, her grip around his waist tightened even more. "Z-Zach, I had a terrifying nightmare. I'm so scared. I dreamed that I was covered in blood. It was so painful. I tried to find you, but no matter