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Just as Madelyn was about to scold Zach, Zach’s phone on the table suddenly rang.

Madelyn’s gaze subconsciously shifted towards it and noticed it was a call from Jadie.

Madelyn thought Zach would get up to take the call because she knew he had a habit of

wanting privacy during calls.

Even as his wife in her previous life, Madelyn had to leave every

time Zach received a call. Madelyn hoped for the same now, as she preferred not to be in the

same space with him. However, Zach only glanced at the phone with no intention of

answering it. Madelyn feigned ignorance and asked, “Aren’t you going to answer it?”

Then, she turned a page in the book.

The phone disconnected after about ten seconds. Zach only picked up his phone when it rang

for the second time. Madelyn felt a slight loosening of the hand around her waist. Zach moved

his chair back and scooped her up when she was about to get up. This time, he held her

tightly in his arms.

“If you run around again, I’ll chain you up next time, and you won’t be able

to go anywhere. Stay here quietly and wait for me to finish handling these documents.”

Then, Zach answered the phone. “What’s up?”

Madelyn heard Jadie’s voice loud and clear. “Zach, I went to the company today and wanted

to have lunch with you, but Kevin said you weren’t there.”

Zach replied, “Yes. It’s inconvenient for you to travel back and forth between school and the

company. You don’t need to come to the company building in the future. Focus on your

studies at school.”

Jadie smiled gently and said, “Zach, have you forgotten? I don’t have to take the college

entrance exam since I’ve already passed the Math Olympiad semifinals. I’ve been guaranteed

admission to Ventropolis University, so I won’t be too busy with studies. I’d love to have lunch

with you every day. You haven’t been home much lately, so I want to spend more time with

you. “She sounded a bit aggrieved.

“I have something else going on right now. If you have something to say, we can discuss it

when I get back.”

“Zach!”

Zach denied Jadie an opportunity to speak. He ended the call and looked down at Madelyn in

his arms. “What are you thinking? Still can’t let go of the exam?”

Madelyn got up from him and said with an ironic smile, “You still remember how you ruined my

Math Olympiad exam. Are you planning to prevent me from even taking the college entrance

exam in the future?”

Zach’s dark and impenetrable gaze added to the unusual vibe between them. He stared at her

silently. After a while, he said, ” There isn’t just one way for you to take a shortcut.”

Madelyn nodded with a smile, but there was a lingering pain in her eyes. “It’s the quickest

shortcut for me. What’s most ironic is that you can easily destroy all my efforts. I can’t accept

it, but what can I do? No matter what I do, it will all be futile eventually.

“From now on, enjoy your time with Jadie and leave me alone. Otherwise, I’ll tell her

everything you’ve done to me. In this lifetime, you’ve already ruined my life entirely, so I have

nothing to lose. However, Jadie is different. If she learns the truth about what you’ve done and

takes drastic action, I won’t care. The door downstairs can’t stop you, but I can replace it with

a new one, or I can swallow my pride and return to the Arnold residence. It’s better than being

with you.”

Madelyn turned and left, not wanting to be with Zach for a moment longer. As she reached the

door, she paused. “I don’t know your purpose for staying here these past few days, but I can

assure you of one thing.

Whether it’s to make amends for what you’ve done to me or for other

reasons, it won’t make up for the wrongs that have occurred. If we both have faults, there’s no

need to drag it on any longer.

Zach, let’s end it here. I don’t need your so–called love.”

Madelyn was not a fool, nor was she being overly sentimental. It was because she understood

Zach’s temperament all too well. She would not have stood a chance if he really decided to be

ruthless.

 

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Zach could have done anything he liked to retaliate against Madelyn. He could make her

suffer and die with the snap of his fingers, but he did not.

He had dragged Madelyn to the bathroom to induce vomiting when she had overdosed on

sleeping pills. After several days without eating, he cooked for her and ensured she ate. He

even intervened when she tried to hurt herself to try and relieve the pain she was feeling

inside. These actions had all been unnecessary on his part.

If Zach suddenly showed affection towards Madelyn at a time when she no longer cared for

him, it raised questions about what everything she did in her previous life meant. ‘I had loved

him so deeply in my previous life, even to the point of desperation, yearning for just one

glance from him. But what did I get in the end?‘

After Madelyn left, she heard a loud commotion from the stud. However, she did not care

about it.

‘What right does he have to be angry?‘

In the living room, Madelyn reconnected the phone line and called a home renovation

company to change the front door to a secure one. She also ordered a few extra interior locks

so that the door could only be opened from the inside.

Then, she threw away everything Zach had bought from the fridge without leaving anything

behind. These were things sent by Kevin. After the spiking food incident, Madelyn had never

touched anything related to Zach.

Back in her room, Madelyn closed the doors and windows tightly. As long as she did not let

her guard down, Zach would not have any chance to come in even if Margaret had gone

home.

What she said just now was only partially true. Speaking those self–destructive words in front

of Zach always gave Madelyn a peculiar sense of pleasure, even though she had consistently

been the one hurt.

George returned to the hospital. “I’m sorry, Mr. Arnold. There was no one at Southern Haven

Villas. It seems that Ms. Jent isn’t there.”

Ethan sat on the hospital bed with an intravenous drip in his hand. His face was sickly pale.

“Get out!”

“Mr. Arnold, I’ll go find Mrs. Arnold Sr. now and have her explain the situation. Perhaps…”

“Get out!” Ethan shouted in anger.

“Yes.” The nurse remained outside the ward, holding the medication for treating Ethan’s wounds. If

she did not administer his wounds soon, they would get infected.

George did not delay any longer. He left behind bodyguards and servants and hurried back to the Arnold residence. Evelyn was feeding the sheep in the pasture. She sighed with worry upon hearing George’s

words, “I’ve warned him countless times not to get involved in that woman’s affairs, but he

never listens.

What does Madelyn lack in comparison to that woman? You tell him that if he

wants Madelyn back, he should focus on recovering in the hospital properly.”

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Madelyn had someone replace the door with a new, more secure one. Zach did not leave for several consecutive days, as if he had decided to live in Southern Haven Villas. He showed no intention of returning to the company and seemed determined to confront her here. Madelyn rarely went downstairs. Even if she did, she would turn and leave upon seeing him.

Margaret returned and prepared lunch. It was the weekend, so Jadie returned to Southern Haven Villas as well. She sat at the dining table, and Margaret had set out additional tableware.

Jadie asked, “Zach, why haven’t you told me you’ve been staying here these past few days? Can I stay here with you?

Zach noticed there were only two sets of tableware. He turned to Margaret and spoke in a deep voice, “Ask her to come down for lunch.”

Margaret appeared hesitant as she spoke, “Ms. Jent said she doesn’t want to dine with outsiders.” A sharp glint flashed in Zach’s eyes. Margaret was frightened by his gaze, shrinking back. “I’m just repeating what she said, sir.”

Jadie glanced at Zach and said, “Zach, how long will Madelyn keep this up? The class teacher wants me to convince her to return to school, and I think she should. It’s just an exam, so she still has a chance to catch up if she returns to school. Class One is progressing

quickly and she’ll fall behind if she doesn’t go back soon. Zach, please talk to Madelyn. She really can’t go on like this.”

“Mind your own business. I’ll talk to Madelyn about it. Finish your meal and go back quickly.”

Jadie had not expected that Zach would try to drive her away, and she was reluctant to leave. In reality, she had her own hidden agenda, which was to prevent Zach from being alone with Madelyn. Jadie was his girlfriend now, so the thought of them being alone made her feel jealous, even if Madelyn no longer had feelings for Zach.

“Zach, I want to be with you. Don’t worry. I won’t cause you any trouble. I know I can’t do much, but I can stay here with you to help with cooking and cleaning.”

“Listen here. I’ll go home in a few days. Madelyn is sick, and she’s alone at home. I can’t leave her. Finish your meal, go back home and do your homework.” Zach’s voice was calm, but his tone showed his displeasure without allowing any refusal.

Margaret was cleaning the kitchen and thought, ‘Oh my! The way he said it almost made me believe it.’

Jadie lowered her eyes, and her expression was unreadable, but disappointment was evident. She knew she had to listen no matter what Zach said, but she did not want to and just wanted to be by his side. Jadie had relied on Zach from a young age.

“Since when has Madelyn ever treated us like family?” Jadie murmured unhappily.

Zach’s face darkened instantly. “Is that what you think? Have you forgotten whose connections got you into Ventrocloud High School? Jadie, I don’t want to hear something like that from you again.”

“Ms. Jent, you’ve come down! Come and have lunch,” said Margaret.

Madelyn wore a long black knitted dress, with her slightly curled long hair cascading down. She had an overcoat draped over her wrists, and it seemed like she had applied light makeup with a subtle shade of lipstick.

“It’s okay. I need to go out for a while.”

“Where are you going?”

There was a hint of fatigue in her eyes, and it was obvious that Madelyn had just woken up. She handed her overcoat to Margaret without even looking at Zach and Jadie. She walked into the kitchen and poured a glass of warm water. “It’s just some personal matters. Also, if I don’t return today, it’s up to you to decide whether you want to stay here or go home and rest for a few days.

“Oh! When are you coming back? You can’t just not come back forever, right? What about my salary?”

Madelyn drank the water and placed the glass on the table. “I’ll transfer your salary for this month to your card. Even if I don’t return, I won’t deduct your salary.”

“In that case, I’ll come over to clean whenever I’m free. It’ll save you the trouble of returning here just for accommodation.”

“Okay, it’s up to you.”

Madelyn saw a familiar Maybach outside the window, driving towards the villa and parking outside. “They’re here. I’m leaving.”

 

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“Ms. Jent, just call me if you need anything,” said Margaret. She thought, ‘Oh! I won’t be living here alone from now on. That’d be spooky.”

Zach lowered his head to eat the food in front of him. When Madelyn passed by, he put down his fork and said, “I’ll wait for you to come back tonight.”

Madelyn slowly stopped. “It’s okay. If you like living here so much, I’ll let you have it. Then, she thought, ‘Even if you bring anyone back here in the future, it’s none of my business.’

Zach knew where Madelyn was going, but he could not stop her because he did not have the power to compete with the Arnold family now.

George’s status in the Arnold family was such that even outsiders had to show him some respect, so Madelyn never expected that George would personally escort her back.

Madelyn had spent nearly a month at home but had not been idle. She had won an award in the painting competition, which was a promising start. Madelyn charged her long-dead phone, turned it on, and found numerous missed calls. The first call she received after turning on her phone was from the Arnold residence. There was also an international call among them.

Although the phone number was unfamiliar, Madelyn noticed an associated email account. In the email, she found photos from foreign countries, including pictures of Russian street squares, a flock of pigeons eating breadcrumbs, and one where a pigeon perched on someone’s leg while a slender hand fed it bread.

Even though he had not shown his face in these photos, Madelyn knew it was Forrest. He had sent her pictures non- stop since the third day after he had left. Madelyn did not respond, and only whispered a quiet “thank you” to the screen. From his messages, she felt a glimmer of hope.

Madelyn got out of the car when she arrived at the Arnold residence. Upon seeing her, the servants all had joyful smiles and quickly led her into the villa where Ethan was staying. “Ms. Jent, Mrs. Arnold Sr. has been waiting for you.”

“Thank you.” Madelyn entered the foyer, and rows of servants stood there as if they were waiting for her intentionally. Entering the living room, she immediately spotted an elderly lady sitting on the sofa, watching a drama with a cane in hand. The hunched figure looked strangely familiar to Madelyn at first glance.

George came forward and said, “Mrs. Arnold Sr., Ms. Jent is here.”

The servants by Evelyn’s side helped her up. Then, she turned to them and said, “You all can leave. I have some things to talk about with her.”

All of them left, leaving only Madelyn and Evelyn in the room.

‘I should have guessed it,’ Madelyn thought.

Evelyn said, “Come and have a seat.”

“Okay.” Madelyn nodded and took a seat next to Evelyn.

“Sit here.”

Madelyn sat beside Evelyn. “So it was you all along.”

 

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There was freshly cooked cinnamon oatmeal on the coffee table, and Evelyn had a half-eaten bowl of it in front of her.

“Do you know why I asked you to come back?” Evelyn got straight to the point. Madelyn pursed her thin lips into a straight line and nodded. “I know.”

Evelyn asked, “So, what are your feelings towards Ethan now? Do you want to continue this relationship? I won’t blame you if you’re disappointed in Ethan, and we won’t force you to stay. You’re willing to give Ethan some time, which shows that you’re thoughtful and have a clear perspective. Based on this, I can tell you’re different from other women.

“You’re more rational than most women, but Ethan also feels hurt because of your rationality. Sometimes, a bit of irrationality isn’t a bad thing. In other words, Ethan also wants to see you get angry. From his perspective, it shows that at least you care about him.”

Evelyn reached out and held Madelyn’s hand back. “Tell me, do you have feelings for Ethan?”

Madelyn nodded without hesitation. With a serious look, she said, “I always take matters of love seriously. George has also told me some things about him. I understand that they met before me. It’s just that I’m not worthy of him.

Evelyn smiled and patted her hand. She spoke with profound meaning, Actually, I liked you from the moment you entered the Arnold residence. I have a good sense of people’s character and can judge whether they are good or bad. I don’t like beating around the bush or playing mind games with people, but I recognize right away when others do it.

“I don’t mind telling you. I investigated your background before you came to the Arnold residence. I know you’ve had a terrible life in the Jent residence and have a highly ambitious elder brother. Coming here to the Arnold residence was undoubtedly a way for you to find support, which is a smart move. We have considerable influence in Ventropolis, and no one dares to provoke us.

“Indeed, Ethan has done some foolish things in the past and is still the same now. Being alone for too long can cause one to lose oneself and leave one not knowing what one really wants. After all, who hasn’t made some foolish mistakes when they were young? Even if he made a mistake, he’s paid the price.

“My irresponsible son has never looked after him since Ethan’s birth. His mother was constantly drinking and would be either physically or verbally abusive. Once, I was concerned and went back to mediate during their divorce dispute. Who would have known that as soon as I entered the house, I saw a room full of shattered glass bottles and a puddle of blood on the floor? Can you guess whose blood it was?”

Madelyn’s heart tightened. ‘Is this his childhood experience?’ Evelyn continued, “At that time, he was only this little.” She gestured with her hand.

“When he was about five or six years old, he was locked in the basement. He was shivering from the cold and had bruises all over his body from beatings. He was just a child! How could someone do that to a child?

“Later, I brought Ethan to my side and personally raised him. I did it out of good intentions but lacked the ability. I can’t give him anything besides providing for his material needs. Due to the lack of parental love from a young age, he’s grown up to be short tempered and impulsive without considering the consequences of his actions. He grew up by my side since childhood, so I can see that he acts differently when it comes to you.”

Evelyn sighed deeply, “I’ve told you all this because I want you to return and give Ethan another chance. Go upstairs and have a good talk with him. Whether it works out or not, feel free to visit the Arnold residence anytime.”

Out of politeness, Madelyn nodded in agreement. After Evelyn left, it seemed like the vast mansion was empty, with only her remaining. She knew where Ethan’s room was. Hesitating for a moment, she still headed upstairs.

Coincidentally, a startled-looking servant hurried down from upstairs, holding medication in hand. When the servant saw Madelyn, his eyes lit up. Ms. Jent? You’re finally back.”

“What’s happened?”

The servant replied, “Mr. Arnold refuses to change his dressing, and I can’t do anything about it.”

“Give it to me,” said Madelyn.

“Okay.” The servant immediately handed the medication to Madelyn.

 

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Madelyn was still just a student, but what she was going through now far exceeded what others her age experienced. At this age, she should have been focused on her studies and worrying about her grades, but instead, she had to comfort an adult who was three or four years older than her.

‘I always seem to be the one who has to worry about everyone else’s problems,’ Madelyn thought. She went to the upstairs room and knocked on the door.

Thud! Something had been thrown at the door. Madelyn was startled and almost dropped what she was holding.

“Go away!” Ethan shouted. Madelyn asked, “Are you really not letting me in?” Ethan remained silent in the room for a few seconds. Madelyn opened the door and was about to walk in. Suddenly, she saw Ethan on the bed throw off the blanket and rush towards her, wrapping her in a tight hug. She took a few steps back to regain her balance. Ethan’s voice was soft and pitiful as he held her tight. “I thought you wouldn’t be back.”

“I’m running out of breath.”

Ethan let go of her, and Madelyn took several breaths before recovering. After a few days of absence, he appeared disheveled. A stubbly, bluish beard covered his chin with bloodshot eyes. Dark circles beneath them indicated he had not rested well for quite some time.

Madelyn looked into his eyes and reached out with trembling hands to touch his wound. “Does it hurt?” Ethan gazed at her with a long- suppressed mix of aggression and restraint in his eyes. He held her hand against his chest and said, “It doesn’t hurt when you’re here.” The pitiful tone he used was the same as Forrest’s.

“Let me apply the ointment for you.”

“Okay,” Ethan replied hoarsely. Madelyn took out the necessary medications and began to tend to his wounds. “Let me know if it hurts. I’ll be as gentle as possible.”

“Okay.” Ethan’s gaze remained fixed on her. Whenever Madelyn looked up, she could see his longing gaze.

Madelyn did not say anything, just silently tended to his wounds. Applying ointment to his upper body alone took her over half an hour. Then, she bandaged his wounds to prevent them from getting infected.

“Where are the oral antibiotics the doctor prescribed for you?”

Ethan replied, “On the bedside table.”

Madelyn tied a pretty bow on the bandages around his waist and smoothed it out. She opened the bedside table and found a bag of unopened medications. ‘He hasn’t taken any medication for so many days?’

She looked at the instructions and cut off the portion of medicine he needed to take. She poured him a glass of warm water. “If you don’t take your meds and ruin your own body, no one will feel sorry for you. Take your medicine now.”

“I can’t move. It hurts.” Madelyn had never seen him in such an embarrassed and vulnerable state. She looked at his dazed eyes, then silently handed him the medicine and said, ” Drink the water.”

Ethan swallowed the medicine and took a sip of water.

“Come back, please?”

His tired and profound eyes could not bear to leave her for a moment, and his voice had softened even more when he spoke. Madelyn was at a loss for words.

 

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Madelyn put the glass of water on the bedside table, “Whether I come back or not, you should still take good care of yourself. It’s your own health, and your own body.”

When she withdrew her hand, Ethan grabbed it and said, “You said you’d give me time to think it over. Is that still valid now?”

Madelyn smiled slightly, “If you want me to come back, I’ll come back…”

She believed there was no equality between them and that she would always be the one who needed to bow down. The reason she came back was not only because of Evelyn, but also because of her father.

She had heard the whole phone conversation between Zach and Hayson last night. If she could not marry into the Arnold family, she would be treated like a commodity and given to someone else to pave the way for the Jent family and Zach.

Madelyn thought, ‘I’m his child, aren’t I? I don’t understand why Father favors Zach so much! I work so hard to change, to become better, but Father never values me.’

When she had heard that conversation, a chill had run down her spine as she realized her only value was as a tool for the Jent family’s marriage. Moreover, she could not bear children, so her life would be more miserable.

She believed she could never escape the Jent family, and even if she did, her father would have many ways to bring her back.

Not to mention, she could not stop Zach from doing anything to her. That night when Ethan went to the Southern Haven Villas in the rain just to find her, that alone had proved everything.

The moment she saw him, it would be a lie if she said she felt indifferent. She had no choice now. Ethan said, “Madelyn, you know, what I want is for you to come back willingly. This time… I’ll never, ever let you go.”

Madelyn lowered her eyes, looking at his hands holding hers. Her palm was sweating. She wanted to listen to her inner voice, but she did not really feel any emotions. At this moment, she did not know what she truly felt. Her mind was blank as she said, “Okay.

“That’s the last time. From now on, if you ever have someone you like, you have to tell me. I won’t cling to you and not let you go. If you lie to me, Ethan… I’ll feel sad too.”

Ethan responded, “From now on, there won’t be anyone else besides you.”

Madelyn thought, ‘Life is short, so I’ll give it another try. Even if it’s a wrong decision, I still have a chance to start over. At least… many things have changed in this life compared to the last one…’

In the end, Madelyn decided to stay. The room next door remained the same. The servants would clean it daily, but they dared not touch her things.

The supplementary card that Ethan had given her that she had put on the table when she left was still there. The villa’s front door key was in its original place and remained untouched too. Everything remained the same.

Madelyn’s arrival was like a blessing to the servants in the villa. Ethan’s family doctor examined him and found no maior issues. He just needed to receive intravenous antibiotics. The doctor thought, ‘Removing so many tattoos in such a short time isn’t something a normal person would do.’

The doctor said, “Make sure the patient takes medication on time every day, and pay attention to his diet. If the weather is good, he should go outside and get some sunlight. It’ll help the wounds heal.”

As Madelyn listened attentively, she quietly noted down the information. She responded, “Okay. I got it. Thank you so much.” The doctor responded, “You’re welcome. It’s my job.”

Madelyn accompanied the family doctor to the door of the room. Only then did she realize it was already dark outside. It had been over three hours since she left home.

The phone in her pocket vibrated. Her back was facing Ethan when she took her phone out to glance at it. It was a text message from Zach: [Come back before eight-thirty.]

Madelyn pretended as if she did not see the message and deleted it. Ethan asked, “What’s wrong?”

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Madelyn put her phone away and turned around, “Nothing.”

Ethan said, “You didn’t bring anything when you came here. Do you have anything important that you need to bring from Southern Haven Villas? If you do, I can have George go and get it for you.”

Madelyn responded, “No need. I don’t have much to pack. Everything I need is here. I put most of my important things in the apartment I rented.”

She then walked toward Ethan and held his hand that had the IV. It was a little cold. She asked, “Are you cold? Let me get you a hot water bag.” Ethan replied, “Just stay here and accompany me.

“Okay,” Madelyn responded. She then gently placed his hand under the blanket. “Do you want to eat something? Your stomach isn’t great. If you have the IV on an empty stomach, it might make your stomach uncomfortable.”

Right after she said that, someone knocked on the door. The servant said, “Mr. Arnold, Ms. Jent. Mrs. Arnold Sr. instructed me to bring you some soup. Please have some.” ‘The timing couldn’t have been better,’ Madelyn thought before saying, “Come in.”

The servant pushed the door open. Madelyn looked at the large bowl of soup. There was enough for two to three people, but there was only one spoon and a small bowl. Madelyn said, “You can put it down. I’ll take care of the rest.”

The servant responded, “Okay. If you need anything, just let me know.”

Madelyn then asked her to bring a hot water bag over. The servant nodded and left. Madelyn fed Ethan about half a bowl of the soup. She was still the same as before, and always took care of him meticulously no matter what.

Ethan suddenly reached out to tuck her stray hair behind her ear, “Even though you’re only eighteen years old, you’re so mature and composed unlike many people your age. You don’t throw tantrums and no matter what you encounter, you always remain so calm… “He sighed before he continued, “You don’t need to be so sensible in front of me. You can get angry with me, you know. At least that way, I can feel that you care about me.”

Upon seeing he did not want to drink it anymore, she put the soup aside. She then grabbed a tissue and wiped his mouth. “Perhaps, everyone has different ways of expressing their emotions.

“At that time, the situation was unique. I didn’t know what to do… You made your decision, and I couldn’t interfere.”

Ethan asked, “If I’d really gotten together with her, what would you have done?” Madelyn felt uncomfortable. She looked at him and smiled lightly, “I’m not sure. Maybe I’d just continue living my life as before.”

After everything she had been through, Madelyn had learned to let go. She believed no matter what happened, life would go on. She continued saying, “I might’ve felt sad at first, but as time passed, I’d probably feel better.”

She thought, ‘Time has a way of healing everything. And whether a person truly loves someone, time will tell…’

After Ethan finished his IV drip, he went downstairs and had a hearty dinner with Madelyn. It was not good for him to stay in his room all the time.

Madelyn’s presence was like Ethan’s medicine. With her here, he seemed to have come alive again and it seemed like they were back to how they used to be…

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The headline of the entertainment news was “Breaking News! The CEO of the Arnold Corporation and the Young Lady of the Jent Family Suspected to Be Rekindling Their Relationship.”.

The content was: [Recently, an insider revealed that Miss Jent was heartbroken and unable to take her exams because of the involvement of the CEO of the Arnold Corporation with another woman, and Miss Jent even applied to drop out of school. However, today reporters spotted that the CEO personally drove Miss Jent back to school. It seems like they have reconciled.]

In Prilo, Donna tore the newspaper in her hand in half and violently crumpled it, “It’s fake. It’s all fake. He… Impossible! It’s impossible that he’s fallen for someone else.

“Ethan, the person you love is me! You should love me!”

These few days, Donna had been waiting in Prilo for Ethan to come. She was convinced that he would come back to find her within two days as he always had in the past.

Even for the past few years that she had left, whenever she exposed a little about her whereabouts, Ethan would always leave everything to search for her. But this time, she was wrong. Even after five days, Ethan had not come.

When she grabbed her phone to demand an explanation from him, the number she dialed was unavailable. Even after she dialed it again and again, the result remained the same.

Donna looked fierce as she swept everything off the tea table. She let out a chilling laughter, “Ethan, you can never escape from me in this lifetime!” She thought, ‘You said we have to be together forever.”

Donna seemed completely insane. She dialed another number, but it did not connect. After hanging up, a virtual, unknown number called in.

The person did not speak. Donna said, “No matter what it takes this time, I want him to be completely mine. I can risk my life.”

The other person indifferently said, 11 Your life has long been mine, but this time, I can help you without you having to pay any price, as long as you do as I say…

“Okay. I promise,” Donna responded without any hesitation. When she was about to hang up, she heard a pitiful scream. She thought, ‘Who is he, actually? Not only does he know about my past, but he’s also well aware of my affairs overseas that even Ethan doesn’t know about!’ A chill ran down Donna’s spine.

Inside a tightly sealed room at Ventropolis First Prison, a dim light was shining. The lampshade swayed as the light passed over a man’s dark face. The partially hidden face in the darkness was terrifying. Zach sat at a table playing with a cheap pen. He was holding the pen in one hand and the pen cap in the other, opening and closing it with an indifferent expression.

Randall was being beaten with a baton. As he tried to block it with his hand, the bones in his forearm seemed to crack. He curled up on the ground. He was breaking out in cold sweats as he reached out to the person sitting in front of him for help, “The land development rights in Alma belong to you. Save me… Get me out!”.

Zach said without looking up, “Why do you think I can save you? The one you’ve offended is the Arnold family.”

No one in all of Ventropolis dared to provoke the Arnold family. Throughout these years, what happened to Randall was considered not too bad. At least he was still alive.

Randall responded, “Your sister has a special relationship with Ethan. If you ask her for help, she’ll surely get Ethan to relent. If you get me out, I-I’ll give you half of the Burton family’s shares and assets.”

The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning By Max Charming chapter 480

Zach smiled faintly, making the aura around him even colder.

In Randall’s earlier years, he had made his fortune through mining. Later, he acquired an oil field, after which his wealth skyrocketed. After he migrated to Ventropolis, he had been living off his wealth, but this fortune that he made was more than enough to last him for several lifetimes. Even if he spent his money recklessly, he would not go broke. Zach said, “Words alone aren’t enough!

Randall seemed to have grasped a glimmer of hope. He crawled to Zach’s feet. He was unable to stand upright, “I can give you the land deed or a property transfer document. As long as you get me out of here, I promise you’ll never run out of money.”

“That does sound enticing…” Zach put down the pen. He gave Randall a condescending look, “Well, I’m not greedy. I want seventy percent shares of the oil field, and… All of your liquid assets and real estate.”

Randall’s pupils widened suddenly. He scolded Zach, “Zach Jardin! I’ve been too fucking generous to you already. Who do you think you are?! You used to be nothing more than a lapdog around me. If I didn’t agree to cooperate with you on the land in Alma, your Azure Corporation would just be a piece of garbage.”

Zach was not angry. He calmly took out a handkerchief to wipe off the saliva that had splattered onto his body. He got up and walked toward the door without speaking.

When Randall realized his mistake, he hurriedly stood up, “Wait! All right… I agree. But when I get out, you have to help me make a comeback.”

Zach turned around and said, “of course.

“Kevin.” Kevin walked in from outside. He was holding a stack of documents which he laid out on the table. There were three in total.

One of the documents was regarding twenty-six percent of Randall’s company shares. The remaining zero point one percent shares would still belong to Randall. This small percentage would yield annual dividends of at least several million dollars and would allow him to live quite comfortably in Ventropolis.

Another document pertained to real estate, and the third document was related to all of Randall’s liquid assets.

Kevin coldly looked at Randall. He patiently took out a sign pen, “All of these documents are legally valid, Mr. Burton. All you need to do is sign them and within three days, you’ll be able to leave this prison as you wish.”

Randall hesitated. His hands trembled as he held the pen and walked forward. Zach raised his wrist, “I’ll give you half a minute.”

Kevin said, “Mr. Burton, you should consider what’s more important, your life or these worldly possessions. You’ll have nothing without your life.”

Randall’s hand trembled. The pen dropped onto the table and he quickly signed the documents, shaken by what Kevin said. However, when he saw the recipient’s name, it was not Zach’s name, but just a very ordinary name instead.

Randall did not think too much about it. After he signed his name, he placed his thumbprints on the documents. Although he was reluctant to lose his possessions, he felt that his life was more valuable. Kevin put the documents into the briefcase.

Randall asked, “When are you planning to release me?” Kevin noticed Zach was signaling him with his eyes. He then took out a packet of caustic soda, a chemical cleaning agent, from his pocket and tossed it on the table.

Randall stared blankly at the packet of caustic soda. After Zach and Kevin left, Randall finally realized he had been tricked. He was extremely angry.

“Zach, you played me! Just wait… After I get out of here, I’ll make sure you have a miserable life.” As Randall cursed, a man in a black uniform approached from a dimly lit hallway outside the door. When Randall saw the face under the police cap, he yelled, You… It’s you! It’s actually you!”

The scar on Fred’s eyes resembled a terrifying centipede. He looked as cold and menacing as a devil from hell, Don’t worry, you’ll be out of prison very soon. It won’t take long.”