Zach responded, "If you want to go back there, I'll take you back there in the future."Zach entered the password before he pressed down the door handle. As soon as the door was opened, a familiar scent overwhelmed their senses. It was the perfume that Madelyn had used before. The scent was fresh and sweet. She used to put this perfume in the front passenger seat too, but it was later thrown into the trash can by Zach.When they entered the apartment, the newly purchased furniture was all neatly arranged. The pink sofa stood out.Zach said, "We'll have maids coming regularly to do the household chores. In the future, you can cook for me every day and wait for me to come home."The house was indeed decorated with a homely atmosphere. Everything was decorated according to Madelyn's preferences. However, she did not feel happy at all.Zach continued saying, "If you want to draw, I've specially prepared an art room for you."That art room was connected to Zach's study. There were win
The blood on Madelyn's arm had stained the bathtub. It was heart-wrenching.Zach said, "Madelyn, do you know about Stockholm Syndrome? As long as the hostage believes there's no possibility of escaping, she'll fall in love with a criminal..."Before he turned sixteen, Zach engaged in many criminal activities with Hayson's subordinates to make a living. He had witnessed a group of men being mean to a girl. Girls like her were made to work at nightclubs because they owed too much money with really high interest.When they were severely hurt mentally and physically to the point where they broke down, they would fall in love with the abusers. Zach had seen countless examples like this...Over the next two weeks, Zach stayed in Floral Loft. Before going to work, he would have Madelyn help him get dressed, tie his tie, and make breakfast.In the evening, Madelyn would prepare a table full of dishes waiting for him to come home to have dinner together.She did what a wife would do. Howe
Even Leonardo did not know about that.Madelyn went to the swan lake at Ventrocloud High School. The sculpture in the middle of the lake which had its arm broken, had been repaired.Back then, Ethan told her that there was a secret written at the back of the sculpture. She went to see it too.That secret was her name, Madelyn Jent.When they met here back then, there was actually nothing at the back of the sculpture. The things that he said were all lies that he made up just to make her laugh.After leaving the school, Madelyn heard the news that Ethan was getting married to Donna.On the street that Madelyn walked, the interview about their wedding date was playing on the roadside.Next, she headed to Ventropolis University, where Kennedy, Mya, and Lem were all studying.Mya hadn't bought her way into the university; she earned her admission through hard work. When Madelyn left, she had handed over all her notes to Mya.Mya was already in her first year at university, but her
Zach said, "What the Arnold family did in the past wasn't any better compared to what I did."As the saying goes, to the victor belong the spoils. Mrs. Arnold. Sr., whether you're truly mentally ill or just pretending to be, you should think carefully. Is the Arnold residence's land deed more important, or your grandson's life?"From what I know, the Arnold family has been struggling financially in recent years. How much longer do you think he can hold on? Huh?"Tomorrow is the deadline. Think about it carefully. I'll leave now!" He then smelled a foul odor and frowned. He put his hand in his pocket and left.The setting sun stretched Zach's shadow as he left through the villa's gate.Evelyn was once a person with high status. But now, she had dementia. She had lost control over her bladder and bowels. And without her servant, even eating and drinking had become a problem for her.Marta hurriedly helped Evelyn change into a clean set of clothes.In the dark room with only one oi
Frida continued saying, "He said he wasn't free. He wanted to spend Sylvia's last few days with her. Don't you think it's laughable?! Ethan was his son. And he wasn't even willing to come back to see him. He even thought I was playing some kind of trick. What a joke!"Let me tell you, don't think I don't know that you're keeping the Arnold residence's land deed for that illegitimate child. It'll never happen!"If my son is dead, I won't let him live. I'll make him die with my son. I'll make sure the Arnold family line is completely gone."Evelyn responded, "Y-You, monster! You're just trying to force me to death!"Frida chuckled and said mockingly, "You did the same to me back then. What goes around comes around. Whatever belongs to Ethan, I'll take them back for him one by one. Back then you constantly targeted YTCorp just to force me to get a divorce. You tortured me and made me insane. Even that, I still wouldn't do anything to harm Ethan. He still hates me now. Now... Everythin
Madelyn squirmed out of Zach's grasp and headed to the dining table, taking a seat. She dished out some Mediterranean rice onto a plate and set it before him. Lately, she had been tailoring everything to his likes, almost like a dutiful wife.Zach commented, "The food's a bit too salty today. Maybe use less salt next time?""Okay," Madelyn responded as she ate.Truth be told, she hadn't cooked any of these dishes herself. The housemaid had them ready before Zach returned from work. Madelyn hadn't lifted a finger, but Zach remained oblivious.He added, "I'm planning to take a day off tomorrow. How 'bout some hiking? They say Mistral Monastery's got a killer view. Interested?"Mistral Monastery sat high up on Mistral Mountain. It was a place where local people went to pray and also a spot tourists liked to visit in the area.Madelyn responded, "I thought you didn't like to visit religious spots?"Zach removed the fishbones from her plate and served her a piece of fish. He said, "I
Madelyn said, "Not everything will go according to your wishes, even if you've achieved your current status!"If you want to have a kept woman, there are plenty of girls who'd be happy to be with you. Lots of them are even prettier and younger than me, and they'd love to spend time with you."Stop using me for your fun. I can't do it. And don't think for a second that I'll just be your plaything!"I genuinely wish you all the best with Yvonne. I hope you two have a great life together, have kids soon, and build a big, happy family."After that, she returned to the room and slammed the door closed before locking it. She could not bear the intense headache anymore. She grabbed a few pills from the bedside table and swallowed them.Her breathing suddenly became rapid. For a moment, her vision suddenly blacked out.She slumped to the ground and clutched her head enduring the pain as she waited for it to fade away.On the balcony in the living room, Zach picked up the phone call from
That night was the only time Zach kept his word. However, his hands were roaming Madelyn's torso, arousing her.The next morning when Madelyn was still deep in sleep, she suddenly felt him entering her. Trying hard not to moan, she bit her lip, waiting for him to finish.Madelyn felt completely drained. Zach gently carried her to the bathroom to clean her before bringing her back to bed. She was so exhausted that she fell asleep again. When she woke up, the spot next to her was empty.She got up after a while, put on her clothes, and unsteadily walked out of the room.Zach had already prepared a meal for her and put it on the dining table.Madelyn just took a few bites. At twelve in the afternoon, when the housekeeper came to clean, she told Madelyn, "Mr. Jardin has an urgent matter to attend to. You can go out and enjoy yourself. Here's the cash he left for you."The housekeeper took out a stack of money. There were at least several tens of thousands of dollars.Madelyn lowered