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Jasmine looked at Madelyn thoughtfully, and it made Madelyn a bit uneasy. Madelyn pretended she didn’t see it and thought, ‘My dad, Hayson, who raised me, is now being called my real dad’s killer. It seems like I don’t belong to the Jent family at all.’
All of this was overwhelming for Madelyn, including dealing with Jasmine and Samantha.
Before Zach could say anything, Madelyn spoke calmly, “If you’re in a hurry, we can finish the paperwork for the property transfer tomorrow. I’ll give you the mansion, and once all the papers are ready, I’ll move out quickly.
“As for child support, you should talk to Zach. After Zach bought the big house, he put it in Madelyn’s name. Even though Hayson was gone, Jasmine was still technically his wife. Madelyn didn’t see any reason not to give her the mansion.
Madelyn had no plans to get involved in Zach and Jasmine’s affairs. She thought, ‘Jasmine wants Zach, and it’s not my business if he wants to support her daughter.’
Madelyn took Dalton from Zach’s arms and headed upstairs. As she climbed the stairs, she glanced at Samantha playing in the garden. Her expression was a bit gloomy; she had suspected she was Zach’s child.
Zach watched Madelyn walk away with Dalton. Once she disappeared around the corner of the stairs, Zach turned to Jasmine with a cold stare, “Was that enjoyable for you?”
Jasmine casually smiled and ran her hand, adorned with lots of jewelry, over Zach’s chest. Her eyes, with their elegant slant, had a seductive look, ” I’ve done a lot to help you with Hayson’s situation, and I’ve even given birth to his child. And now you just want to abandon us?
“You’re a cold-hearted man.”
Zach forcefully pushed Jasmine’s hand aside, causing her to stumble and nearly fall. He warned, “You’re pushing your luck, aren’t you? If you want trouble, I can help you find it.”
Zach’s gaze turned icy as he addressed a servant, “Get rid of the food that’s been eaten and prepare fresh ones.” His intimidating eyes sent shivers down the servant’s spine. The servant was frightened. She immediately nodded, “Okay, Mr. Jardin.
As Zach started to head upstairs, he was unexpectedly hit by a soft toy from behind. A young voice accused, “Why did you push my mom? You’re a mean person!”
Jasmine’s heart raced as she swiftly pulled Samantha, who had run up to confront Zach. Her body trembled as she shielded her child.
Zach’s demeanor turned seriously intense. Jasmine was in a panic and pleaded, She’s just a child. If you want to take it out on someone, do it to me, not her.”
Zach’s expression remained cold. When Jasmine saw him walk away, she finally calmed down and hugged Samantha with lingering fear.
She thought, ‘I’ve been with Zach for many years. I know every look and move he makes. Just now, he really looked like he could hurt Samantha. I won’t let anyone harm her. Nobody.”
Meanwhile, Madelyn returned to her room, and Margaret wasn’t there to help. She had to handle everything on her own. She turned on the air conditioner, then gave Dalton a bath in the bathroom. It wasn’t too hard, and he didn’t cry much. Madelyn’s shirt did get a bit wet during the process.
After the bath, Madelyn wrapped him in a towel and placed him on the bed. She then tidied up the bathroom. Even though she had been busy for just a short while, she started to feel a little lightheaded.
At some point, Zach entered the room. He mimicked Madelyn, playing with Dalton to bring a smile to the child’s face. Afterward, he shifted his gaze toward Madelyn as she left the room.
“I’ll take care of the matter with Jasmine,” he said.
Madelyn responded, “Alright.”
She thought, ‘I have no right to interfere in how he handles the matter. Even if he wants to take care of Samantha, who is not my real sister, it’s none of my business either.’
Madelyn opened a drawer, grabbed a few pills, and took them with a sip of water.
Zach asked, “Why have you been taking medication so often lately? Isn’t your health getting better?”
He put the child on the baby’s bed before walking over to take the medication and looked at the descriptions.
“It’s just some supplements for my blood and energy,” Madelyn casually replied.
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Madelyn didn’t feel the need to explain to Zach why she was taking these medications. He was well aware that she had been born prematurely and had been delicate since childhood. When she got sick, her recovery was often a slow process.
About four to five years ago, she had tried to end her life by jumping into the sea. After that incident, her health deteriorated even further.
Moreover, her frequent travels to different places exposed her to various climates and hadn’t been kind to her overall health.
A servant knocked on the partially open door and announced, “Mr. Jardin, Ms. Jent, dinner is served. You can have your meals now.”
Madelyn told Zach, “You can go downstairs and eat now. I’ll get Dal dressed up.”
Zach replied, “I’ll wait for you.”
Madelyn met Zach’s gaze for a moment, then quickly averted her eyes. “It’s up to you,” she said. Zach took a seat at the end of the bed with Dalton on his lap. Madelyn helped Dalton put on his shirt, while Zach, somewhat clumsily, changed his diaper and dressed him in pants.
Madelyn, focused on dressing Dalton, asked without looking up, “Aren’t you planning to return?”
“Go back? Where do you want me to go? Dalton’s pants were a bit wrinkled after Zach dressed him, and Zach even tucked the pant legs into his socks
Zach understood what she meant. Lately, he had handed over most of his company responsibilities to Cecilia and Kevin.
He had always been career-focused, but since he had married Yvonne, he spent more time monitoring Madelyn and rarely visited the Young residence. It seemed like he had even made this place his new home.
With Zach always being there, Madelyn couldn’t go to the hospital for her chemotherapy. It was frustrating. She was not even twenty-five years old yet, and she hadn’t had a chance to do the things she wanted. She didn’t want to die now. She wanted to live a good life. She believed that as long as she continued to live, there would be hope that she could escape from him.
She thought, ‘Zach is in his early thirties, in his prime. His career is thriving. He’s the most powerful and influential person in Ventropolis. He’ll meet more talented and attractive women in the future. I can’t stay in my twenties forever. I’ll age, and I might not be as attractive. His feelings for me are temporary. He’ll get tired of me, and when that day comes, he’ll abandon me.’
“Let’s have dinner,” Madelyn said, trying to shift away from this train of thought. She didn’t want to dwell on it, as it only added to her frustration. She also feared that he might get angry and take it out on innocent people.
Madelyn placed a hat on Dalton, and Zach carried him downstairs to eat. Today was the latest they had dinner.
“Do you have any plans for the funeral? Zach broke the silence. This was the first time he had asked Madelyn for her opinion on Hayson’s death. She replied, “Keep it simple. I don’t want a big crowd.”
Zach said, “Father left a will. He wanted to be buried alongside your mother and transfer all the remaining Jent family assets to you. Tomorrow, a lawyer will come to take care of it. Azure Corporation is still running, and since you don’t know how to manage a company, I’ll handle it for now. When you’re ready to take over, I’ll pass it on to you.
“If you want to learn, I can teach you step by step.”
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Madelyn didn’t possess much business acumen; she had inherited most of her traits from her mother and enjoyed painting.
She told Zach, “Right from the start, Father wanted you to inherit the company. It’s yours. I won’t take it; I’m not cut out for business either.
“As for the burial alongside Mom, we can discuss it later. Let’s set the date for the funeral now.”
Madelyn noticed that Dalton had spit up some milk. She quickly grabbed a few tissues, removed the milk bottle, and wiped his mouth.
Zach replied, “The date has been decided. It can be either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.” Madelyn suggested, “Tomorrow is too soon. Let’s make it the day after tomorrow.”
“Okay.”
The weather the day after tomorrow was quite nice. It would not rain. Madelyn had never liked gloomy weather.
Many things could be settled in a single day. Hayson had made quite a few enemies in his life, and his death would bring joy to many. Madelyn couldn’t quite describe her feelings, but at least she didn’t feel too sad.
Zach, mistakenly thinking she would be sad, had been staying by her side. He only left briefly for the study when Kevin arrived with some documents that needed his signature.
In the study, Zach sat in front of his desk, reviewing the documents.
Kevin reported, “As per your request, we’ve selected a burial spot at Heaven Memorial Park, about one hundred sixty feet south of the late Mrs. Jent’s grave. However… We couldn’t prevent the news of Mr. Jent’s passing from reaching the media. Several newspapers are already reporting it.
“As for the arrangements for the memorial service, they’ve been canceled. The best time for the burial tomorrow is at twelve-fifteen noon, which should help avoid any rain.”
Zach set down his pen, closed the signed documents, and set them aside. “Make sure you have people there tomorrow. If anyone shows up, don’t let them get too close.”
Kevin replied, “Understood, Mr. Jardin. There would undoubtedly be some individuals causing trouble once Hayson passed away, but as long as they didn’t create problems in front of Zach, he would ignore it.
The next morning, they left Southern Haven Villas at ten-thirty. Madelyn was concerned about leaving Dalton alone at home, so she brought him along. Zach carried the child.
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the afternoon, prompting them to move up the burial time. The death of a family member is typically a somber occasion.
Jasmine and Samantha were sitting in the same car with them. No one in the car shed a tear. There was not even a hint of sadness in the atmosphere.
Jasmine was dressed in a long black dress, and Samantha was sitting on her lap in the front passenger seat, talking and even laughing.
Hayson’s urn was placed in the car behind them because Venturians believed it would bring bad luck to have it in the same car with them.
The road to Heaven Memorial Park was not difficult to drive. It was a flat path, with several cemeteries along the way.
The mortician lowered the urn into the ground. The workers at the cemetery had years of experience in the funeral industry, but this was the first time they had seen such composed family members. Typically, they witnessed people grieving deeply. They couldn’t help but think, ‘One of the women is even playfully fixing and tying a little girl’s hair.’
Madelyn observed as Hayson’s urn was laid to rest. The entire process took just a few minutes. Then, a distant rumble of thunder echoed through the sky, suggesting that rain was imminent.
As they were about to depart, Madelyn turned to Jasmine and asked, “Do you still want the property in Southern Haven Villas? There’s still time to transfer ownership now.”
Jasmine smiled and replied, “No. I’ve already been given the best mansion. You can keep the one in Southern Haven Villas. Our connection in the past was solely because of your father. Now that he’s gone and I’ve received my inheritance, I no longer have any ties to the Jent family. Do you understand?”
Madelyn remained silent.
Jasmine added, “Well, I must be on my way now. Take care of yourself.”
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“Mom… Kingsley is here.” Samantha exclaimed, pointing excitedly. Madelyn followed Samantha’s gaze and saw a young man in his early twenties, dressed in a white shirt and black pants, standing under a tree with black, edgy short hair. He waved at them. Samantha pleaded, “Mom, I want to go to Kingsley.”
Jasmine allowed, “Go ahead.” As soon as she released Samantha’s hand, Samantha immediately ran toward him in excitement.
Madelyn was taken aback when she saw him because his features were strikingly similar to Zach’s. She estimated they shared about seventy percent similarity. The key difference was that Kingsley had a more innocent and youthful appearance compared to Zach.
The difference between them was Kingsley looked innocent and youthful, unlike Zach. Before Jasmine left, she took one last look at Zach and walked toward Kingsley. Eventually, Madelyn left too.
As soon as Madelyn got into the car, a light drizzle started. Due to not having slept well the previous night, she felt drowsy in the car. “Nothing happened between me and her,” Zach assured her ten minutes after they left the cemetery.
Madelyn contemplated, ‘Nothing happened?’ She had always suspected there was an affair between them. She didn’t look at Zach as she replied, “You don’t need to explain these things to me,”
She continued thinking, ‘Even if nothing happened, what does that prove? Is he trying to convince me, or is he trying to convince himself?”
Madelyn couldn’t easily believe his words again. Back at the mansion, Zach held an umbrella for her as she carried the child inside. The outer side of Zach’s shoulder was half wet from the light rain.
His phone in his pocket rang, and he checked the caller ID before stepping outside to take the call. Unless it was an important call, he would usually answer in Madelyn’s presence. Now that he walked outside, she had a feeling it was another piece of bad news.
It was Kai on the line. He said, “Frida woke up. However, due to negligence, she knocked out a nurse and escaped from the hospital. Be careful with her. She’s already guessed that you’re related to the plane explosion. I’m worried she might take revenge on you.
Zach frowned, and his gaze grew dark as he looked through the floor-to- ceiling window at Madelyn in the living room. He replied, “Understood.” He then asked, “When’ll the medical report be ready?”
Kai just happened to be holding Madelyn’s medical report. The data in multiple aspects wasn’t looking good. The tumor detected in her brain through the CT scan was growing faster than expected. He responded, “It’s going to take some more time. Be sure to provide her with extra attention and care in the near future. I’ll send her medications in person when she’s finished with them.”
Zach concluded the call, feeling somewhat agitated. He mused, ‘Kai still showing an interest in Madelyn Hassh he had his share with Wincy?’
Madelyn hadn’t anticipated Margaret’s return so soon. She handed Dalton to Margaret, feeling relieved.
“Is everything sorted out?” Madelyn asked. Margaret replied, “Ah, when someone passes away, it’s all about burying them in the ground. It’s not a big deal.”
Madelyn nodded without saying a word. Margaret added, “Oh, by the way! My memory isn’t what it used to be. Just half an hour ago, someone called and said she was your high school classmate. She wants you to attend some kind of gathering. Someone also dropped off an invitation card. I don’t understand many words, but there’s a hotel name on it.”
Madelyn inquired, “Did she mention who she was?”
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Margaret replied, “She didn’t provide a name, ,but judging by her voice, it seemed like a young woman.”
Madelyn had always been accustomed to solitude and wasn’t skilled in socializing. Therefore, Margaret refrained from accepting the invitation on Madelyn’s behalf. She simply informed the caller that she would pass on the message.
Madelyn opened the invitation card and took a look. Without even needing to read the name below, she could tell from the handwriting that it was from Mya. She thought, ‘After all these years, her handwriting is still the same… A birthday party?’
Zach entered from outside and asked, Are you considering going? I’ll go with you.”
“I’ll decide later,” Madelyn responded. She set down the invitation card with its elegant gold embossing. She checked the date and saw that it was scheduled for a week later.
She thought, ‘It looks like Kennedy is back as well. Apart from him, no one knows I’m back in the Venturia.’
Madelyn returned to her room and changed out of her black dress. With Margaret looking after Dalton, she could finally relax. Feeling quite tired, she lay down on the bed for a brief nap.
Zach also went to bed at some point, although she wasn’t aware of it. Madelyn was sleeping soundly and continued to do so as the sky outside gradually darkened.
Zach awoke before Madelyn did. He observed her peacefully sleeping and kindly pulled the blanket over her before silently leaving the room, closing the door behind him. A servant happened to be in the corridor and said, “Mr. Jardin, dinner is ready.”
Zach fastened his pajamas and responded, “I’ll be there in a little while.”
Meanwhile, Madelyn was in the midst of a long dream. She found herself in a massive fire, tied to a chair, watching the flames gradually consuming her skin. At the emergency exit, Zach was leading Cecilia, who was carrying a child. Heartlessly, he turned away and left, abandoning Madelyn in the midst of the inferno.
No matter how she screamed, her cries fell on deaf ears. She watched in despair and helplessness as the fire consumed her skin, altering her appearance beyond recognition.
Her heart ached intensely, and it wasn’t due to sickness. Madelyn awoke with tears in her eyes, her damp cheeks near her ear unnoticed. In the dimly lit room with only the bedside lamp on, Zach sat at the bedside, gently wiping her tears away. Upon seeing her awaken, he softly asked “Have a nightmare?”
Madelyn did not respond. She just stared at him for a long time. She thought, ‘When he loves someone, he can shower her with the most precious gifts and whisper sweet, romantic words. When he doesn’t love someone, he can push her into a corner.’
To her, all the tenderness he displayed was fake.
As she met his intense gaze, she snapped back to reality. She replied, I’m fine,” quickly changing the subject, וויז” go check on Dal.” She started to prop herself up in bed. As she prepared to lift the blanket to get out, Zach suddenly took hold of her wrist. He used only gentle force but managed to draw her into his embrace, saying, What can I do to make you feel better?
“Would you like to bite me to let out some frustration, hmm?”
Zach felt uneasy about Madelyn’s habit of suppressing her emotions, and one of his remarks had a profound impact on her.
Suddenly, Madelyn burst into intense tears, experiencing an emotional breakdown. She fought to stifle her sobs, making no sound at all. Zach sensed his shoulder becoming wet with her tears, followed by a sharp pain.
Madelyn bit him hard. Even though she tasted a hint of blood, she didn’t release her grip. Zach gently caressed her trembling body, trying to console her.
He revealed, “Twenty years ago, Hayson financially supported a female university student named Noelle Manning, who happened to be Jasmine’s older sister. After Noelle graduated from university, she was about to marry her boyfriend. On their wedding night, Hayson sexually assaulted her. Following that, Noelle couldn’t bear the shame and tragically committed suicide by jumping off a building.
“What Jasmine did was only to seek revenge for her sister. Madelyn, I know you harbor resentment. But so does Jasmine…”
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Zach continued, “It’s only fair that one pays for the life they took with their own life. There are certain things I haven’t disclosed to you because I didn’t want to taint the world as you know it. Hayson wasn’t a righteous man, and neither am I…”
Madelyn had always been striving for a pure life. She had been aware of what Zach was saying.
Hayson had never been a virtuous person. When Madelyn’s classmates at school bullied her, hit her, and insulted her, she couldn’t bring herself to speak up. She endured the bullying because she was known as Hayson’s daughter.
Even if she did confide in Hayson about her problems, he would never empathize. He would merely instruct her to endure it and avoid causing trouble at school. Consequently, Madelyn could only suffer in silence.
Slowly, Madelyn released her bite, leaving fresh blood on her lips. Zach’s dark-striped pajamas were also stained with blood..
She responded, “He faced retribution and died. What about you, then? Why don’t you die? You’ve harmed so many people. Why do you deserve to continue living? He deserved to die, and so do you!”
Her intense emotions caused a teardrop to fall from her long eyelashes. Zach gazed deeply at her bloodstained lips. The contrast between her lips and her watery eyes made her look pitiful.
He wiped the blood from Madelyn’s lips with one hand and slipped his other hand into her long hair, cradling the back of her head as he held her tightly. They could feel each other’s warmth. “I won’t die, Madelyn… You must stay with me and live well.”
Madelyn retorted, “I’ll never want to stay with you.”
Zach responded, “Someday, you’ll understand.”
Madelyn said, “I don’t want to understand. I’ll never want to understand. Why does it have to be me? Why must I bear all this retribution? I haven’t done anything wrong. Why?!
Why do I have to endure so much suffering?”
She was lost in her thoughts, ‘Zach’s hatred and vengeance against Hayson fell on me, just as Kai’s did, and even Rosario, the person I considered as family. They all pushed me to the brink and drugged me… Both in my previous life and in this one…
‘I’ve worked so hard to change everything. But why is it still the same?’
Zach held her in this embrace for over an hour without moving, as the numbness and stiffness in her arms and body paled in comparison to the weight of her unresolved despair. He thought, ‘From now on, I’ll gradually make amends for the mistakes I made in the past.’
Madelyn’s eyes were swollen from her tears. For dinner, Zach had the servants prepare pasta and deliver it to her room.
In the dimly lit study, with only the desk lamp illuminated, Zach was shirtless. A prominent bite mark marred his left shoulder, stained with dried and scabbed-over blood. In addition to this new injury, several old, shocking scars adorned his body. He mused, ‘She was quite ruthless!’
Zach disregarded the pain and carefully applied iodine to the wound. The wound was substantial and vulnerable to infection.
After dressing the wound and putting on his shirt, he made his way into the bedroom where Madelyn was comforting Dalton.
The thunder outside rumbled, and a storm raged on.
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Dalton was sleeping peacefully in Madelyn’s arms. Whenever thunder rumbled, she would cover his ears to shield him from the startling noise.
Zach approached the bedside and picked up the cup of water that had been partly consumed. Madelyn stopped him, saying, “The medicine that Dalton took is in there.”
Zach paused, brought the cup to his nose, and took a sniff. His face displayed a slight frown before he carefully set the cup back down. He then advised, “Try to avoid giving him medicine. It can have side effects and isn’t good for his health.”
Madelyn replied, “Lower your voice. He just fell asleep.”
Tonight, Madelyn was finally able to enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. Zach lay beside her without any further interference.
In the middle of the night, Madelyn was awakened by a phone call. Zach reached for the phone and left the room to answer it. Madelyn couldn’t hear their conversation. The call ended relatively quickly, and she soon drifted back to sleep.
The following morning, the sky remained overcast. Madelyn only woke up around noon, and the space beside her was cold, indicating that Zach had been up for a while.
As she got up and freshened herself, she carried Dalton downstairs to prepare his meal. However, Zach was nowhere to be found, and heavy rain was pouring outside.
Madelyn sat on the couch. She placed Dalton on her lap to change his diaper. Margaret approached them with the prepared formula. In a distracted tone, Madelyn inquired, “Has he gone out?”
“Who?” Margaret inquired, momentarily confused. Then, she quickly realized who Madelyn was asking about and explained, “Oh, you mean Mr. Jardin? He left early this morning and hasn’t returned yet. His assistant was here, so I assume there’s some business at the company.”
Madelyn remained silent. Margaret continued, “Sofia asked for some time off. She mentioned an urgent family matter that she needs to attend to.”
Madelyn replied indifferently with a simple “Hmm.”
In the three days since Zach’s departure, Madelyn had found a sense of peace in his absence.
This noon, it became evident that Dalton had caught a cold. Despite several days of medication, his condition wasn’t improving. Reluctantly, Madelyn decided to take him to the hospital. Margaret prepared some essentials to accompany them.
As Madelyn was getting ready to leave with the child, a servant answered the phone and conveyed, “Ms. Jent, Mr. Jardin is on the line. He wishes to speak with you.”
Madelyn had little inclination to take the call, and as she was about to decline it, the servant approached and placed the phone in front of her. After a brief hesitation, she picked it up but remained silent.
Zach’s voice came through, “I’ve already called for the doctor. The weather’s been rather bad lately, so you really shouldn’t go out. Please don’t make me worry!”
Madelyn wasn’t surprised that Zach was aware of her intentions. All the household staff acted as Zach’s eyes and ears, providing him daily reports of Madelyn’s activities.
In response, she firmly said, “Where I intend to go is none of your concern. Even if the doctor arrives, I still plan to take him to the hospital. Zach, you have no authority to restrict my freedom.”
“Listen to me! Don’t provoke me!” Zach’s tone had grown icy. Madelyn clenched her lips, her irritation growing. The servant came over and informed her, “Ms. Jent, the doctor has arrived.”
Looking through the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, Madelyn observed a familiar car as it parked outside. The servant proceeded to greet the doctor at the door.
The family doctor Zach had mentioned was Kai, who was holding a medical kit.
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Kevin held a black umbrella as he followed Zach. Zach was dressed in a black coat over a black suit, exuding a chilling aura as he strode in. He still had his phone call with Madelyn.
Kai entered the foyer alongside them. Once inside, Kevin closed the umbrella. A servant took Zach’s coat as he removed it and hung it on a coat rack. Zach exchanged some words with Kevin before making his way to Madelyn, who was standing at the foot of the stairs.
Madelyn was taken by surprise to see Zach. Her face remained neutral as he approached. She handed her phone, still on the line, to Margaret and turned away without making eye contact, heading back to her room with Dalton in her arms.
Inside the room, Dalton had a flushed face and felt feverish. Kai, wearing a stethoscope around his neck, was examining him. Madelyn wondered if it had to do with their walk in the garden the night before.
Initially, she had thought it was just a regular cough, but after two days, her concerns had grown, prompting her to want to take him to the hospital.
Kai glanced thoughtfully at Zach, then calmly assured Madelyn, “The child is fine. It’s just a common cold. I’ll give him a fever-reducing shot, and he’ll be okay.”
With gentle precision, Kai withdrew a fine needle and inserted it into the back of Dalton’s hand. Madelyn was puzzled. “If it’s just a common cold, couldn’t he just take some medicine? Why does he need a shot?”
Kai, still focused on his task, didn’t respond. Zach held Madelyn’s waist and spoke tenderly, “Don’t worry. Trust him. He won’t make a mistake.”
Kai finally replied, “If you’re still concerned, you can take the child to the hospital. Also, your medical report will be ready in three days. You won’t have to go to the hospital specifically for that.”
Zach added, “Let’s prepare some clothes; we’ll head to the hospital later. Madelyn frowned, her concern deepening. She had a growing sense that both Kai and Zach were keeping something from her.
She thought, ‘These two bastards are cunning.’
Furious, she shook off Zach’s hand. You told me not to leave the house, and now you want me to pack and head to the hospital. You’re the one making all the decisions! If you’re so concerned, then you take care of the child,” she snapped, and she stormed downstairs. Margaret sensed that something was amiss and quickly followed her.
Left alone in the room, Zach and Kai engaged in a serious conversation. “Are you truly not planning to inform her about this?” Kai asked, his tone equally serious. Zach replied firmly, “She doesn’t need to know.”
Kai replied, “I’ve said it before, keeping Cecilia by your side is trouble. Now, she’s already hurt someone around you. And someday, she’ll target Madelyn.”
Zach said, “I know how to handle it. How’s the child?”
Kai answered, “Luckily, we discovered it in time. If the toxins had spread to his vital organs even a few days later, the consequences could have been catastrophic. The antidote seems to be working, and with a few more days of treatment, his condition should improve significantly.”
Zach simply nodded. He couldn’t believe that Cecilia’s greed would lead her to harm an innocent child. Madelyn had followed through on her words and was keeping her distance from Dalton, leaving Zach as the one who had to care for him. He even brought the child to the company.
Madelyn was finally getting a chance to relax at home. The heating made the environment cozy, a tray of fresh fruits within arm’s reach. The TV was playing a show she wasn’t particularly interested in. She wore a simple knitted dress and was so comfortable that she was on the verge of falling asleep.
At Jardin Corporation’s high-level executive meeting, Zach held Dalton with one arm while attentively listening to the various department heads’ reports.
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Dalton, his usual playful self, decided to explore and, in doing so, got a firm grip on Zach’s hair. Zach’s stern voice rang out, “Stop moving around.”
The project director froze. The entire room remained silent, heads bowed, and no one dared to utter a word. Zach, known for his rigorous and demanding nature, was infamous for terminating employees on the spot.
Dalton did not stop. It was an uncommon sight to witness the typically serious and professional Zach in such a humorous predicament. But the room’s atmosphere was so tense that most individuals remained glued to their notes, unwilling to even glance at this lighthearted moment.
Upon noticing the silence in the conference room, Zach frowned, ” Continued!”
Dalton, apparently influenced by Zach’s tone, was about to burst into tears. Zach, reacting swiftly, passed the child to Kevin, who stood nearby.
Now carrying a wailing toddler, Kevin had no idea how to soothe him. Their exit from the conference room was followed by immediate cries from Dalton.
As Kevin moved away from the conference room, he happened to overhear a conversation coming from the secretary’s office pantry. A few colleagues were discussing the child with the CEO.
One of them remarked, “Do you know whose child it is, the one with the CEO? Could it be… an illegitimate child? Mr. Jardin just recently married that girl from the Young family, right? If they had a child, we would surely know, wouldn’t we?”
“Who can say for sure? These wealthy families live complicated lives. Rich people tend to have affairs. But I have to admit, in all my years working at the company, this is the first time I’ve seen the CEO bring a child to the office.”
“But Mr. Jardin looked surprisingly handsome when he was holding that child. He’s such a sight to behold. I never expected someone as cold as Mr. Jardin to have such a gentle side.”
“Yes, yes, I couldn’t agree more.”
One of the women, with long curly hair, cast a deep frown as she observed the person diligently preparing coffee to the side. She then exclaimed, “Blake Dion, what on earth is taking you so long to make the coffee I ordered? It shouldn’t be this difficult.”
Blake responded, “It’s almost done, Susan. It’ll be ready soon. I’ll be right there.”
Blake was a recently hired intern. Balancing five cups of coffee, she advanced toward her colleagues. However, she suddenly lost her balance, and all the cups on her tray went flying, splashing hot liquid on the few people who had been engaged in gossip.
The scalding liquid prompted cries of pain from those who were affected.
“What were you thinking? You can’t even manage to hold a tray of coffee properly. What kind of use are you?!”
“Do you know how expensive my clothes are? Tens of thousands of dollars! Can you afford to compensate me?”
Blake apologized, “I’m really sorry. It was an accident. I just cleaned the floor today, and it’s quite slippery. That’s why I lost my balance.”
“Why bother apologizing?” Susan Swift’s voice dripped with annoyance as she directed her glare at Blake. Then, a sly thought crossed her mind as she rolled her eyes, “I won’t demand compensation for my thirty-thousand- dollar outfit. Instead, I have a better idea. Get over here and clean my high heels with your tongue, and I might consider forgiving you.
“Otherwise, you can forget about getting a permanent position in the secretary’s office.”
Blake wanted to roll her eyes, but she maintained an innocent expression. Susan, I really didn’t do it on purpose. I’m sorry…” Her voice was soft, and she appeared as though she might tear up. Susan responded, “Can’t you understand what I said?”
The bystanders watched the scene unfold but refrained from interfering. This was largely due to Blake’s connection to Cecilia, who was also her intern. The office knew that Cecilia had been involved with Zach since the early days of Jardin Corporation. Rumors suggested that Cecilia had used cunning tactics to secure her position as Deputy CEO of the company.
Women’s jealousy ran deep, and when they disliked someone, they often targeted those around them. Glancing away, Blake noticed Kevin standing just outside the door. Her eyes brightened. “Mr. Harrison?”
The people who had been gossiping a moment ago turned pale as they spotted Kevin holding a child. His presence, along with his demeanor, left them stunned and unable to speak. Eventually, they found excuses to hastily leave the area:
“I still have a report to complete. I’ll work on that now.”
“I have an important client to attend to.
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The group dispersed. Seeing Kevin approaching, Blake’s. nervousness became apparent. She quickly spoke, “What they were gossiping about had nothing to do with me, Mr. Harrison. I’m the newbie here, and I have no idea what they were talking about.”
Kevin, a long-time associate of Zach’s, had a presence that resembled his superior’s. In the company, facing Kevin was almost as intimidating as encountering the CEO himself. His mere presence commanded respect and awe from everyone. Kevin, slightly irritated, asked, “Can you handle kids?”
Caught off guard, Blake took a moment to process the question. Kevin’s tone remained impatient as he repeated, “I asked if you could take care of kids. Didn’t you hear?”
Blake replied, “Of course! I can take care of kids of all ages.”
Kevin’s phone buzzed incessantly. Dalton had cried so much that his voice was almost gone, but now he was quiet. Blake took the child, and Kevin left in a hurry. As soon as she held Dalton, he began crying again.
‘Oh no. I don’t know how to comfort kids. Why did I agree to this?’ Blake thought.
An hour later, Zach wrapped up a meeting that was originally scheduled for two hours but had to be cut short due to Dalton’s presence. Realizing he had forgotten something, he swiftly pulled out his phone and dialed a saved number.
Meanwhile, Madelyn was preparing to take a nap when a maid entered the room, holding a phone.
“Ms. Jent,” the servant began, “Mr. Jardin couldn’t reach you on your phone, so he called here. He mentioned that he has something important to discuss.”
Madelyn sighed. “He can tell me when he gets back. I need to rest now.”
The servant hesitated and then added, ” He’s still on the line, waiting.”
Madelyn’s brow furrowed. “Hand me the phone.”
She took the phone and said, “What now?”
From the CEO’s office, Zach explained, “I realized I forgot the milk at home. Can you bring it here? Jordan can drive you.”
Madelyn sat on the bed, her grip on the blanket tightening. “I don’t want to go.. Just have Jordan deliver it.”
Zach took off his suit jacket and sat down, flipping through some papers. Over the phone, he continued, ” Madelyn, Dalton’s crying here at the office. Can you come calm him down?”
“You’re the one who brought him. Handle it. I need to rest.” Madelyn’s tone was sharp. She handed the phone to the maid and instructed, “Don’t disturb me unless it’s urgent. I’ll take calls after my nap.”
“Understood, Ms. Jent.”
Once the maid left, Madelyn settled under the covers, her thoughts drifting to a past event. She recalled a time when she had tried to surprise Zach by delivering lunch to his office. Unfamiliar with the address, she sought help from several acquaintances before taking a cab.
The scorching heat that day nearly gave her a heatstroke. When she arrived at Jardin Tower, the lunch was already cold. As she approached the entrance, she noticed Zach leaving with Cecilia. He gave her a cold glance and drove off. Later at home, he firmly told her not to show up at his office unannounced. She had respected his wish since then