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A bodyguard approached. “The demolition crew called. They said they’ll be here in an hour and a half.”

Zach replied, “No rush.”

Marta’s legs felt numb, and she pointed a trembling finger at Zach. “Mrs. Arnold Sr. died because of you!” she exclaimed. “You’re a monster! You’ll pay for this!”

Zach smirked, a hint of menace in his eyes. “I should be thanking you. If not for you giving the deed to Frida, its whereabouts would’ve remained a mystery. You were instrumental in my success.’

His words stung. Evelyn’s death was caused by extreme stress and anger. Marta had gone to great lengths to safeguard the Arnold residence. ‘He’s right. It’s my fault.’ Marta had devoted decades of her life to Evelyn, loving her as family. Now, the heavy burden of her role in Evelyn’s death and the barrage of emotions-guilt, pain, regret – were too much.

“I might be doomed, but so are you!” Marta’s eyes blazed as she pulled out a kitchen knife and lunged at Zach, yelling, “Die, you demon!”

She did not make it far. The bodyguard was quick, stopping her before she could get to Zach. As he stood tall over her, a flash of lightning lit the night, throwing his shadow dramatically. He stared down coldly. “Take her and the casket to the Young residence.”

The bodyguard replied, “Yes, sir!”

Dozens of people had searched the mansion, stacking items into a heap and dousing them with gasoline. Zach picked up a white sheet of art paper from the ground. It depicted a well- kept portrait of Ethan, signed by Madelyn’ at the bottom. Zach’s expression remained unreadable. He ignited the paper with his lighter and let it fall. In no time, the paper was engulfed by the flames, their intensity reflected in Zach’s eyes.

Not long after, the demolition crew arrived, ready to demolish and rebuild the mansion according to orders.

The loud thunder had jolted Madelyn awake. She was soaked in sweat, while Dalton wailed beside her. Feeling the cold spot next to her, she realized Zach must have left after she had fallen asleep. A glance at the clock on the wall revealed it was just past midnight..

Dalton always cried during thunderstorms, making it hard for Madelyn to calm her down. The thunder’s roar brought back vivid memories for Madelyn. It was eerily reminiscent of the stormy night when she underwent a surgical abortion, and the baby was taken from her womb.

Madelyn flicked on the light and gently lifted Dalton. “It’s okay, don’t cry.” Trying to stay calm, she felt a wave of anxiety. Looking for somewhere quieter, she made her way to her father’s study on the second floor.

As she stepped into the study, she recalled what Kai had told her about a hidden chamber containing her mother’s secrets. He had said there was a switch under the desk that revealed it.

With curiosity taking over and the whimpering child momentarily forgotten, she bent down to inspect. Feeling under the desk, her fingers quickly found a slightly elevated button, unusual and easy to miss if one was not looking for it.

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‘Father probably never guessed anyone would enter his room,’ Madelyn thought. She noticed shoes beneath the door and the sound of approaching footsteps. Hurrying, she sat in her father’s chair and accidentally hurt herself. Wincing from the pain, she tried to stay still as Zach walked in.

Zach came in with his clothes speckled with water droplets and closed the door. “Did Dal wake you?”

Madelyn looked down. Dalton was not crying anymore, but his little face was flushed, and he gave a small cough. “Let me hold him. Your hand is still injured.”

Madelyn tightened her grip on Dalton. ” Why do you smell like gas? What happened?” Zach replied, “My car broke down on my way back. I fixed it. I’m going to hop in the shower now.”

“Okay.”

As Zach walked off, a nagging feeling told Madelyn he was hiding something. Once she was certain he was upstairs, she placed Dalton gently on the comfy couch. She hit a switch under the desk, and moments later, a shelf with an antique figurine started to shift. Surprise welled up inside her.

‘Kai was right! There’s really a hidden chamber in Father’s study!’

Driven by excitement, Madelyn entered. The motion-sensor light revealed a breathtaking sight: walls covered in photos of her mother and a chamber that looked like an old- fashioned dressing room. There was a carved wooden bed, a vintage vanity, and an antique wardrobe. But what captured her attention the most was a portrait of a woman in a blue dress decorated with roses. Her hair was styled in a timeless bun, pinned elegantly, and her soft smile was pure warmth. It was unmistakably Alicia Wood.

Madelyn, overwhelmed, drew closer. The woman in the portrait looked so much like her. She finally saw her mother’s famed beauty up close. Realizing her mother had once been the talk of Ventropolis stirred deep emotions within Madelyn.

“Mom, I… I’ve finally seen you… You’re even more beautiful than I imagined. Kai said I’d find answers here. So, what are they?”

Madelyn looked at the bed where an old photo album lay on the neatly folded blankets. She opened it to a page with a black and white photo, its edges curling with age. The photo depicted a tall man with a distinguished face, wearing a coat.

A silver chain dangled from his neck, and he smiled warmly, his hands resting on her mother’s shoulders. Her mother’s face was lit up with a gentle smile. As Madelyn flipped through the album, she saw this man in numerous pictures, always beside her mother. ‘ Who is this man?’

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Madelyn sensed there was something unusual about the man’s relationship with her mother. Convinced Kai knew more, she quickly took the photo and left. She closed the secret chamber and hid the picture inside a book, planning to retrieve it the next day.

As she opened the door, she saw Zach with wet hair, clearly having just showered. Seeing her without Dalton, he asked, “Where’s Dal?”

“Dal?” Madelyn responded, her surprise evident. ‘I’m sure I left him on the couch. Where is he?’

Out of nowhere, a tiny head appeared from under the desk. Dalton giggled, babbled, and drooled. As he crawled on the soft carpet, Madelyn’s voice was tinged with both urgency and frustration. “Didn’t I just give you a bath? Look at the mess you’ve made.”

Carefully using her left hand, she lifted him, trying not to strain her still- recovering right hand.

Zach had been taking good care of her injury, often using a cold compress to soothe the pain. When it came to personalities and tastes, they were like opposites. Zach was intense, with a love for spicy foods, while Madelyn was more laid-back and could not handle even a hint of spice.

Zach took Dalton, wiping off the drool with a hint of distaste. “Hungry? Want some pasta?”

Madelyn glanced at the time. “It’s getting late. Let’s go to bed.” She stifled a yawn. The rain had stopped outside.

Back in the room, despite the late hour, Zach seemed eager to stick to their nightly routine. Madelyn was always careful with Dalton beside her, especially with the sudden changes in Zach’s mood. She tried her best to remain quiet. Under the covers, Zach’s piercing gaze made her a bit self- conscious. As she reached to switch off the bedside lamp, His unexpected movement made her gasp.

Catching his breath, Zach whispered in a husky tone, “Let’s head to the bathroom.”

Madelyn was taken aback. “Enough, Zach. We need to get some sleep before sunrise.”

The moment Zach’s hand met her skin, Madelyn was flooded with feelings. He carefully helped her up from the bed and walked her to the bathroom, aiding her as she slipped out of her silky nightdress. Her slender shoulders came into view.

Once inside the bathroom, Madelyn fought to keep her composure. Their exchanges often felt too intense to handle. By morning, both were exhausted, leaving Madelyn so beat that she could hardly lift a finger.

At the Young residence, a scream sliced through the air, radiating terror and alarm. The entire household snapped awake. When the servants relayed the news to the butler, even he was taken aback.

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The butler knocked on Frida’s door. ” Ma’am, it’s urgent. You need to see this. Frida followed the butler outside. As she laid eyes on the person in the casket, a storm of anger welled up inside her. “Zach Jardin, you bastard! How could you?”

The casket holding Evelyn went without refrigeration, letting out an unbearable stench within hours. Nearby, Marta, dressed in black, had a pronounced wound on her forehead. It was difficult to discern if she was dead or alive. Frida spoke with resolve, “See if she’s breathing.”

The butler hesitated just for a second before leaning in to check Marta’s breath. Registering the reality, he muttered in disbelief, “She’s gone. Ma’am, they’re both gone.”

Noticing the blood near the casket, Frida deduced there had been some kind of impact. “Get in touch with the funeral home. Make sure they deal with this discreetly. Let them know it’s at the request of the CEO of Jardin Corporation.”

“Right away, Ma’am.”

As she stood there, Frida thought, ‘ Zach is going to pay for this. He’s even more heartless than I ever imagined.’ The sun began to rise. Madelyn stirred on the bed in Zach’s embrace. Next to her, Dalton began to cry.

“Zach, Dal’s hungry. Can you make some formula?” Madelyn asked, her voice sleepy and teasing.

Zach placed a hand over his eyes, taking a deep breath. He peeked at Madelyn lying beside him. Seeing her exposed shoulder, he covered her with the blanket. With a stern expression, he then slipped into his pajamas, picked up Dalton, and exited the room. Relishing the quiet, Madelyn hugged her pillow, relaxed, and soon drifted back to sleep.

As Zach left the room, he nearly collided with Margaret, who was on her way up with a bottle. “Sir, breakfast is ready. Are you and Ms. Jent coming down?”

Without a word, Zach handed her Dalton and closed the door a bit forcefully. Dalton’s incessant crying, amplified every half hour, was wearing him thin.

Margaret sighed, looking at the closed door. “He’s definitely overwhelmed,” she murmured, soothing Dalton on her way downstairs.

After their intimate moment, Zach and Madelyn, exhausted, simply adjusted and fell into a deep sleep. They made out until almost six in the morning. By eight, Dalton began crying for his meal. Madelyn felt drained and weak. They both managed to sleep straight through to one o’clock in the afternoon. Waking up with a sore back, Madelyn slowly made her way downstairs.

“You’re up, Ms. Jent,” Margaret said, sounding somewhat relieved.

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After lunch, Kevin came over with some paperwork to sign, and they headed to the study to discuss the business. Not long after, Zach thought it would be a great opportunity to teach Madelyn to drive.

He was all in on the driving lesson. He had transformed a storage space in their home into a garage filled with luxury cars. A standout was the custom pink Bentley, distinctly different from the others.

“Zach, I can’t practice driving today,” Madelyn explained. “I’ve got a new order at the studio I need to finish. How about we reschedule?”

“Can you spare two hours?” Zach asked, not ready to give up. Once they got into the car, he gestured for her to take the driver’s seat. With a hesitant grip on the steering wheel, Madelyn asked, “Shouldn’t I start with the basics? I’ve never driven before.”

“Don’t worry, the basics will be a breeze for you.” Zach assured her.” Let’s get straight to hands-on practice.

In the car, Zach explained the essential features, and Madelyn caught on immediately. As she tried to back out of the garage, she pressed the gas pedal too hard and bumped into the Rolls- Royce Zach often used. A loud crash followed, and they both lurched forward, not having fastened their seatbelts. Just as her forehead was about to hit the steering wheel, Zach’s hand protected her. “Ease into the gas, ” he said. “No need to hurry.”

Madelyn looked deeply remorseful. ” I’m so sorry. I damaged your car,” she whispered. She could not afford the repairs. Seeing her concern, Zach’s expression grew stern. “Keep driving,” he said.

In her past life, Madelyn never needed to drive. She always had chauffeurs and bodyguards when she went out. Zach would not let her leave without his permission. She thought about getting a driver’s license once, but other things got in the way.

It took Madelyn a whole twenty minutes to cover just half a mile, bumping into multiple cars along the way. Her “sorrys” got softer after each blunder.

Feeling the strain, Zach said, “Don’t worry about it. Just keep driving.” He wasn’t concerned about the cars, but he was definitely getting irked. ‘She remembers everything I taught her in her studies. She’s a sharp student. Why can’t she get the hang of driving?”

What was supposed to be a two-hour practice session stretched into more than three, all within the confines of their expensive estate. Zach’s annoyed expression made Madelyn uneasy. To cap it off, she spent an additional half hour just trying to park the banged-up car. Repairing the scuffs and dents would be costly.

“Zach!” she yelled as he started to walk away. He halted but didn’t turn around. “Maybe learning to drive isn’t for me right now. You’ve already got a lot going on; you don’t need to stress over me.” She caught up to him and handed him the car keys. “I’m sorry for messing up the car. I’m going inside to sort myself out.”

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Madelyn avoided Zach’s dark gaze and left swiftly. Zach, clearly annoyed, came inside, tossing the car keys on the entryway table. He sank into the couch and lit a cigarette before calling the car service for repairs.

Margaret, seeing Madelyn’s hasty exit, hurried upstairs to avoid a potentially irate Zach.

On her phone, Madelyn opened an email with client requests. In her studio, she began preparations, sure she could finish within the week. Dalton was in his crib, quietly using his pacifier and observing Madelyn, whom she would occasionally soothe.

“Ms. Jent, you should be careful with that hand. It’s not healed, and you might overdo it.”

“I know, but everything in this place is his. I need to pull my weight.” Just then, her nose started to bleed, dropping onto her shirt.

“Madelyn, are you okay?” Margaret asked, handing her some tissues. Madelyn ran into the bathroom and locked the door behind her. When Zach walked in, his gaze immediately fell on the drop of blood on the tile. The faint scent of smoke lingered around him. ” What happened?” he asked.

Margaret answered, “I’m not sure. Ms. Jent just had a sudden nosebleed.”

From outside the bathroom, Zach heard a noise and quickly went over, knocking. “Madelyn, open the door!” He called her name several times but received no response. Growing more worried with each knock, he finally kicked the door open on his third attempt. The broken lock hit the floor, revealing Madelyn, unconscious. Margaret, who was just a few steps behind him, jumped in surprise.

“I’ll call an ambulance,” she said with a shaky voice. Zach gently picked up Madelyn, his eyes catching the sight of blood on her, causing a chill of fear. As soon as the ambulance arrived, the paramedics rushed Madelyn to the ER. There, under the bright lights and wearing an oxygen mask, a sense of déjà vu overcame her. She felt an overwhelming pressure, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Kai urgently wiped the fresh blood from Madelyn’s neck. “Your illness is progressing faster than I anticipated. How will we handle this? Time is running out for you.”

Feeling dazed and lost in thought, Madelyn met Kai’s gaze. She whispered, “I… I found the hidden chamber you I mentioned.”

As Kai brushed the sweat from Madelyn’s forehead, he gave a cold, unsettling smile. “You should’ve known about this much earlier. Yet, it’s not too late. When Hayson returns, everything will become clear to you. You’ll soon understand your role in all this. When you learn the truth, you’ll see just how awful you really are. When it’s over, I’ll send you and Hayson straight to hell.”

Under the bright lights, Madelyn found it hard to keep her eyes open. “Wh- Who is he?”