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Zach continued enthusiastically, ” When you want to take a break from reading, you could try some games our gaming department developed; you might enjoy it. And if there’s a particular game you want, just let me know.”

He was like an old man with an endless stream of thoughts to share.

Madelyn’s patience wore thin. With a flick of her wrist, she tossed the phone onto the bed. “Zach, I don’t need any of this,” she declared, exasperated.

‘He declares his love one moment, but he might as well claim my life the next. ‘Madelyn thought to herself.

Zach, undeterred, replied gently, “It’s okay if you don’t accept it now, Madelyn. One day, you might, and I’ll wait. I may not know how to love someone properly, but I’m willing to learn, step by step.”

Madelyn’s tolerance faded. She pushed his hand away and stepped back. She said flatly, “You’re beyond saving.”

Zach chuckled lightly, “Perhaps you’re right.”

“And you’re a madman,” Madelyn accused.

“You might say that,” Zach agreed, unfazed. Zach had been diligent with his treatments to keep his temper in check, ensuring he would not repeat the past incident where he lost control and caused harm to Madelyn. He sensed that her feelings toward him were evolving. He believed there would come a time when everything would fall into place.

Later, after they had dined, Zach escorted Madelyn for a stroll. By 7:30 p.m., he was leading video conferences with multiple international branches, accounting for the time differences. The communication setup was a new piece of equipment from Jardin Corporation and was foreign to Zach. Usually, Kevin was the one managing it.

As the meeting wrapped up, the executives expected Zach to end the call. But they observed him leaning back in his chair, hand on his forehead, seemingly lost in thought.

Emerging from the bath, Madelyn walked out, drying her hair. Zach got up, took the towel from her, and dried her hair.

The executives who were on the call exchanged glances, conversing in fluent Etlinish. Madelyn heard the voices from the laptop and understood what they were saying because she had learned Etlinish while living in France.

After a while, Zach finished drying Madelyn’s hair. He then applied some moisturizer to her skin to combat the dry winter weather. She protested, ” That’s enough, Zach. I can do it myself.

“Just stay still. I’m almost done,” Zach murmured.

“It hurts,” she complained.

“Mhm,” he acknowledged absentmindedly. Zach’s hand on her chin might seem casual to an onlooker as if he were fiddling with some gadget.

Madelyn could not stand it any longer. Ever since their argument, Zach had been like a plaster, impossible to shake off. She went to the bedside table for her medicine and then to the coffee table to pick up her water cup. It was then that someone noticed an extra delicate arm in front of the camera.

“Wow~”

The sudden exclamation startled Madelyn, causing her to spill water from her cup. She asked, “Why is your video conference still running?”

‘The video call had been left on, and everything we’d said… Had they all heard it?’ Madelyn wondered.

Zach replied nonchalantly, “I don’t know how to turn it off.”

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Madelyn acted swiftly and yanked the power cord from Zach’s laptop. Without its battery attached, the laptop instantly blanketed the screen in darkness.

Zach just slightly raised an eyebrow, not uttering a word about the call’s abrupt end. He shed his black suit jacket and draped it over the chair Madelyn had just been sitting on. He said, “Your old number didn’t have an area code; most numbers now require a reset and transfer process. I found it too troublesome and canceled your old number. You’ll use this new number from now on, okay?”

Zach spoke as if the matter was light and breezy. His tone suggested that this was a done deal, a decision made for Madelyn without consent.

Angered by Zach’s audacity, Madelyn grabbed a pillow from the bed and hurled it at him. She said, “My phone number is mine to decide on. Who gave you the right to just cancel it, Zach? Are you out of your mind?”

The pillow bounced harmlessly off his chest, leaving him unfazed. Calmly picking it up, Zach returned it to the bed and shared, “I figured you might not remember my number, so I changed mine as well. It’s now just one digit off from yours.”

Madelyn was uncertain whether Zach was joking. She dug out an old cell phone from her bag and tried dialing her usual number. She found out that the number she dialed was no longer in service.

Madelyn struggled to contain her fury. She inhaled deeply, attempting to cool her temper. She said, “Do you realize how many important accounts and information I had linked to my phone? You had no right to take charge of my belongings.”

But Zach seemed pleased with Madelyn’s escalating anger. He said, ” All the contents linked to your old number, including browsing history and logins, have been transferred to this new number. You can continue using the sites and email as usual. Nothing is lost.”

Left speechless by Zach’s preemptive measures, Madelyn’s anger did not subside. That number held special meaning for her because it contained the birthdates of both her and her mother. Clutching her phone tightly, she looked away, voice tinted with restraint, “Don’t take liberties with my belongings again.”

With that, Madelyn exited the room and headed to the living room.

“Where are you off to at this hour?” Zach called out from behind Madelyn.

“It’s none of your concern,” Madelyn replied, her tone icy. Zach’s gaze lingered on the bedside table where a diamond ring worth billions sat unguarded.

Madelyn was craving for a breath of fresh air. She approached the window and looked down to see a couple nestled together on a bench under the streetlight. Kai tenderly adjusted Lana’s hair and scarf as they gazed at the night sky unusually aglow with stars.

Madelyn knew Lana was Andrew’s high school sweetheart-turned-wife, who became physically disabled after a tragic fire during their honeymoon. Madelyn was not privy to the full story behind Lana’s situation but suspected that Kai’s influence had played a part. She found it hard to believe that Lana’s newfound feelings for Kai could so readily replace her decade-long love for Andrew.

Madelyn first heard Andrew’s name during her junior high days and even met him once at a social event. His reputation as a Ventropolis University legend and widespread gentleman was also well-known.

‘If Lana’s amnesia dissipated and she starts to remember Andrew…’ Madelyn shuddered at the thought of Lana’s potential heartbreak upon remembering her past with Andrew. It is even worse that Lana, unbeknownst to her, was carrying Kai’s child.

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Madelyn could not empathize with Kai’s seemingly guilt-free acceptance of the affection. Returning to her room, she intended to sleep alone. However, she woke up in her original hospital ward, awakened by a scorching heat.

After several failed attempts to push the source away, Madelyn became alarmed when she noticed something amiss with her right ring finger. Her face darkened upon realizing that Zach had slipped the ring back onto her finger without her realizing it. When she tried to remove it, she felt it was loose.

In the dark room, as Madelyn got close to him, she could hear the clear beat of his heart. Just as she was about to free herself from the ring completely, Zach caught her hand. He halted her and placed her hand around his waist.

Zach’s deep voice resonated in the darkness, “Go to sleep. We’ll go home after we get the medical report tomorrow.”

Zach seemed resolved to prevent her from taking off the ring again. Recently, Madelyn had noticed the simple band he consistently wore on his ring finger, modest in design yet ever-present.

Kevin’s words from Madelyn’s hospital admission day echoed in her mind, “I’ve served him for many years, and I truly despise those pampered rich daughters. If possible, I’d rather have Mr. Jardin marry Ms. White instead of watching him slowly fall for his enemy’s daughter.

“All the reparations and atonements he wanted to make have been paid off. I know you’ve been troubled by the affairs with the Arnold family. I can swear on my life that Mrs. Arnold Sr.’s death has nothing to do with Mr. Jardin. Even Mr. Arnold’s…

“At first, Mr. Jardin indeed planned to eradicate the Arnold family to prevent Mr. Arnold from using the Young family to make a comeback. But in the end, considering your feelings, Mr. Jardin didn’t lay a hand on Mr. Arnold.

“As to why the plane crashed, we don’t know. If it were before, Mr. Jardin could have acted on his own volition. With his status now, he wouldn’t need to consider your feelings at all. He could easily deal with anyone.

“For your sake, he has backed off time and time again. Even the engagement with Ms. Young, I think you’ve seen the newspaper articles about the press conference. All his words… They were all his sincere sentiments.

“He’s never bought any rings for Ms. Young because, before you, he never thought about marriage, let alone having children.”

Madelyn mulled over the paradox, ‘If Zach never wanted marriage or children, why did he marry me? If his love was genuine, why couldn’t I feel it? All I’ve ever known is pain. He asked me to terminate my pregnancy because he desired a son. Then he discarded me, left me languishing here, only to show off Cecilia and their son to the world.

‘Zach, no matter how many people you persuade, no crafted image can erase the harsh reality I’ve endured. I won’t be swayed by hearsay. My trust lies only in my own experiences!’ Madelyn’s resolve hardened.

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Madelyn promptly removed the ring Zach had put on her finger again and placed it under his pillow. Usually, the slightest noise would awaken him with vigilance, but not this time.

Recently, the staff at Jardin Corporation were like cats on a hot tin roof with their work. Even Zach had been arriving at the company an hour early every day and leaving precisely at 5:30 p.m. to accompany Madelyn to the hospital. Most of his work was now being conducted in the hospital room. Whether attending meetings or dealing with paperwork, he managed it all by her bedside.

Madelyn did not understand why Zach had to be there all the time if he was so busy. She felt uneasy with his constant presence during her check-ups at the hospital.

The next morning, it was still dark at 6:30 a.m. when Kevin arrived at the private ward and found Zach, who appeared tired and irritable. When Zach noticed the lobby’s emptiness, his gaze turned sharp, and asked, “Where is she?”

Confused, Kevin responded, “Mr. Jardin, what do you mean?”

Zach sensed something was off. He hurried back into the room in the ward only to discover that all the important documents usually in his drawer were missing. His expression turned icy, alarming Kevin, who thought some grave issue had arisen. It took Kevin a few seconds to realize that Zach was frantically looking for Madelyn.

Before Kevin could explain, he saw Zach kicked a chair in frustration. Just as Kevin hesitated to speak, he saw Madelyn enter from outside. She glanced at Zach nonchalantly and said, “It’s not even dawn yet.

What are you going crazy about now?”

Madelyn walked past the doorway, holding a medical report. Then, she casually placed them on the dining table in the living room. Kevin silently left after he saw Madelyn return to give them some space.

Madelyn went to the kitchen and poured herself a glass of water. Her actions immediately calmed Zach’s prior panic. He had thought she had fled. Reflecting on his agitation earlier, he now found himself ridiculous.

“Why didn’t you wake me to get the report?” Zach asked as Madelyn passed by.

“I only had a hand injury, not a disability,” Madelyn retorted, sitting down on the couch with her glass of water.

After reviewing the results of the medical report, Zach planned to take Madelyn home after work.

Madelyn, too, was eager to leave the hospital. As she collected her belongings from the past few days, she prepared to return with Zach to the Southern Haven Villas.

During their earlier argument, Madelyn demanded her personal space. Zach agreed and removed the bodyguards monitoring her. However, he had installed a global positioning system on her new phone. He wanted to be able to monitor her location in real-time, no matter where she was.

Zach held Madelyn’s hand in the car and asked, “Are you cold?”

Madelyn frowned and said, “Give me back my ID card.”

“It will be needed in due time. I’ll hold on to it,” Zach replied calmly.

“It’s mine,” Madelyn insisted.

“I’ll return it to you after it’s all over,” Zach said, unfazed by Madelyn’s disapproving look.

Madelyn resigned herself to the situation and realized she had nowhere to run. Zach had secured measures to prevent her escape. For example, train stations required real-name registrations for ticket purchases. Each station even had checkpoints; if she appeared, the station’s cameras would identify her instantly. Even if she went shopping, Zach could monitor her at all times.

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Zach retrieved the ring from his suit pocket and tried to place it on Madelyn’s finger once more. Madelyn reacted as if she had seen something terrifying, desperately trying to pull her hand away. However, Zach’s firm grip prevented her from succeeding.

“This is the third and final time,” Zach warned sternly. “Do not remove it again, or you’ll be in trouble.”

“What else can you do besides threatening me?” Madelyn retorted.

Zach did not release Madelyn’s hand after putting the ring on her finger. He said, “I just want you to be good. I’ll be busy for a while, but I expect you to accompany me to the company’s annual meeting as the future Mrs. Jardin.”

Madelyn felt sweaty and anxious at Zach’s words. She said, “You’re crazy! Let Cecilia accompany you, not me!”

Madelyn had rarely appeared in the media. Even when her family was still influential, her father, Hayson, had protected her well by keeping her away from media scrutiny. She had her fair share of teenage rebellions. However, despite the occasional leaked photos of her at nightclubs, Hayson always managed to take care of it. But being asked to attend an event under such circumstances is something she could not do.

‘Zach never acknowledged me publicly in the previous life, so why now…’ Madelyn thought.

“There’s nothing to be afraid of. Just stay by my side, and no one will bother you. Not even the media,” Zach reassured Madelyn.

“I said I won’t go. Can’t you understand?!” Madelyn exclaimed in a sudden outburst of panic. As she tried to pull her hand away, her ring scratched his palm, drawing a bit of blood.

Zach clenched his fist on his knee, repressing his discomfort. He tried to persuade her, “The annual meeting will be a quick one. I just want to introduce you.”

“I won’t go,” Madelyn said with finality.

Even with her refusal, Madélyn knew Zach had hundreds of ways to make her attend. There was no escape. Back at the Southern Haven Villas, Madelyn left the car without looking back. Zach, watching her retreat, glanced at his palm with the dried bloodstain. He muttered to himself, “Ungrateful.”

Kevin noticed the blood ón Zach’s hand and offered, “Mr. Jardin, we should do something about your hand,”

“It’s just a scratch,” Zach dismissed. As Zach wrapped his hand in a white handkerchief, he realized that if things continued this way, he might end up sacrificing more than he could afford.

At the office, Zach tried to power up his laptop, but it flickered and went dead. Even with Kevin’s efforts, the screen remained black. Kevin became flustered and said, “This is a newly released device; after ten tests, there shouldn’t be any issues. I’ll have someone from the Information Technology Department come and take a look right away.”

Zach, taking off his jacket, said, “Ask if they can recover the contract data in it.”

“Yes, Mr. Jardin.”

The technician arrived and concluded that the system needed reinstallation, which could result in data loss.

“Is there no other way?” Zach asked, his voice growing colder.

Intimidated by Zach, the technician shook his head. Unless necessary, only a few people dared approach Zach directly. This is because it often resulted in reprimands or dismissals.

“There’s no other solution for now unless the critical documents have been backed up. The system reinstallation will wipe everything,” the technician explained.

“There shouldn’t be any issue after so many tests,” Zach pondered aloud.

“Mr. Jardin, do you think someone has tampered with your laptop?” Kevin asked.

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Unsure of what Zach was contemplating after being silent for a while, the technician offered another possibility, “If the laptop hasn’t been tampered with, another reason could be a sudden power outage. If the battery is depleted and the plug is pulled directly, it can cause an improper shutdown that could damage the system files. To fix the laptop, we have to reinstall the operating system. There’s no other way.”

What the technician said was something Zach should have thought of earlier. He played a rhythmic

pattern on his desk with his fingers. Then, he lifted his wrist to check the time. “Prepare a new laptop for me immediately,” Zach ordered, “and notify the senior executives to send copies of all important documents for the year to my email.”

Kevin, observing that Zach was not showing much emotion on his face, figured that the laptop’s malfunction was probably related to last night’s international video conference. He had been taking notes when suddenly, the laptop made a noise, and the screen went black. It must have had something to do

with Madelyn.

‘A laptop breakdown like that was no minor matter as it contained contracts and agreements worth billions. If anyone else had been responsible, they would have been in severe trouble. But for Mr. Jardin to remain expressionless and unconcerned, it must have been Madelyn’s doing. Aside from her, no one else would dare tamper with Zach’s laptop, as the important data inside could lead to legal liabilities if lost.”

Kevin thought.

After the technician left, Zach tried to turn on his laptop a few more times but without success. He handed the unresponsive device to Kevin and said, “Destroy it.”

“Yes, Mr. Jardin,” Kevin responded. Then he inquired, “Should I reschedule the morning meeting later?”

“No need,” Zach replied.

Kevin left the CEO’s office with a nod.

In Southern Haven Villas, while Madelyn was finishing her painting, Margaret brought her freshly made

stewed chicken potato soup.

“Ms. Jent, you should rest your hand and eat the soup,” Margaret urged.

Without looking up, Madelyn replied, “Just leave it there. I’ll drink it later.”

Margaret protested, “Oh no, that won’t do. Mr. Jardin has instructed that you eat your chicken potato

soup every day and insisted that I watch you finish it. He even threatened my bonus if I didn’t ensure you

did. Plus, the soup is good for your health, especially since you’ve been going to the hospital so often.

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Madelyn preferred some peace and could not stand Margaret’s chattering. It disrupted the serenity she cherished. She offered a solution to Margaret’s dilemma, “I’ll pay you whatever he’s offering, and I’ll let you off this chore. I really can’t drink this now. If you like, you can have it and tell him I’ve finished it.”

Margaret would have liked to take the easy way out, but she refused, “Oh, I couldn’t possibly do that!”

Madelyn finally set down her paintbrush and turned her full attention to Margaret. Madelyn asked, “Wasn’t it always this way before?”

Margaret hesitated, clearly conflicted, but eventually relented with a wave of her hand. She said, “Before was before, but now, Mr. Jardin is being too generous. If I don’t do as instructed, I won’t feel right accepting the end-of-year bonus he’s promised.”

Madelyn pursed her lips, firm in her resolve. She said, “I will pay your salary, and the year-end bonus will be just as much as the last time. You won’t miss out on anything.”

Margaret was tempted by the offer. She said, “Ms. Jent, you know that whether it comes from you or Mr. Jardin, it’s all the same to me! After all, we’re all family here.”

Margaret’s last remark was meant to be teasing, but it caused Madelyn’s expression to darken. Margaret quickly realized she had crossed the line and kept quiet. Then, she leaned in close to Madelyn and conspiratorially whispered when she was sure they were alone, “It’s all because Mr. Jardin is giving too much. I simply can’t help but do as he says.”

“How much did he give you? I’ll triple it,” said Madelyn.

Margaret’s eyes lit up with excitement. She responded, “Mr. Jardin said he’d give me ten thousand dollars as a bonus at the end of the year and even sponsor my eldest grandson to attend a private kindergarten. You know those private kindergartens only have a dozen spots each year!”

Madelyn’s eyes widened. She exclaimed, “Ten thousand?!”

Margaret nodded earnestly and said, “Yes, indeed! Mr. Jardin is incredibly generous, and I just can’t resist his offers. Normally, I wouldn’t dare to speak of such matters. Ms. Jent, please don’t be upset with me.”

Madelyn spoke evenly, “I dónate a sum to the orphanage from my pay each month. I only keep enough for myself, which is barely enough to cover your monthly wages. I can’t offer you thirty thousand dollars.”

Margaret’s astonishment was palpable. She said, “My goodness, Ms. Jent. You’re not pulling my leg, are you? If you really don’t have the money… Well, I could perhaps lend you some?”

Madelyn’s monthly income, which included occasional custom orders, was quite substantial at the time. A couple of thousand a month was a respectable amount back in those early years. The wages for contributed.

Margaret did some calculations with Madelyn on their monthly income and found out that Margaret earned more than anyone else in the villa. In fact, Margaret had the easiest job of all: looking after Dalton while other staff managed the household chores.

As Madelyn began to drink her chicken potato soup, Margaret watched her take a sip, “Ms. Jent, take your time. I’ll record a video for Mr. Jardin to see. It’ll help in my report to him.”

With technology advancing rapidly, even mobile phones can record videos now.

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Margaret clumsily hit the record button and sent the video of Madelyn eating the chicken potato soup to Zach.

“My goodness, Ms. Jent. You look so beautiful on camera,” Margaret exclaimed, obviously pleased with her filming skills.

“That’s enough. I’ve finished the soup. If you need money because things are tight at home, I’m willing to cooperate with you on one condition: you must never betray me,” Madelyn sternly instructed Margaret.

Margaret happily picked up the bowl, made a sweeping gesture with her hand, and said, “Don’t worry, Ms. Jent. I will take care of it. I’m definitely on your side.

“I’m just focused on Mr. Jardin’s money,” Margaret admitted candidly.

Madelyn knew Zach could easily bribe Margaret. She concluded that if Margaret were to side with Zach, she would not have anyone she could trust in the long run.

“Okay. You can go now,” Madelyn said, eager for some peace and quiet.

“Yes, Ms. Jent,” Margaret nodded before leaving the room.

Meanwhile, Zach received a notification on his phone during a meeting at Jardin Corporation. He saw it

was a video from Margaret.

The Business Development Department manager was giving a presentation in front of the large screen and glanced at Zach. Many in the room relaxed after they saw Zach’s unusually pleasant expression. Even more surprising, they thought they might be seeing things when they caught Zach smiling at his phone in

broad daylight.

Zach tapped his phone to open the interface for adding new contacts and saw that the friend request he

sent was still pending approval.

Madelyn left that pink phone in the bedside table’s drawer where she could not hear it vibrate. It then lit up again with a notification for a friend request.

After the meeting, Zach picked up his phone and stared intently at the screen before opening the newly developed chat application. The company’s senior executives and Kevin, who had not yet dispersed, all turned to look at the trembling Software Development Department at the side.

“Why isn’t there a response?” Zach murmured. His words caused everyone’s heart to skip a beat.

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Zach, known for his decisiveness in business, seemed a little lost navigating the intricacies of the software. The lead technician noticed the name “Wife” saved as the contact name.

“The contact will need to approve your friend request before you can chat with her,” the lead technician informed Zach, whose frown deepened at the explanation.

The lead technician immediately added, “We can also add someone’s contact information through another method…”

Before the lead technician could finish speaking, the elevator arrived. As the doors opened, Zach twirled his phone before slipping it into his pocket. He commanded, “Come to my office in ten minutes.”

“Yes, Mr. Jardin.” the lead technician responded.

Not one of the dozen or so senior executives dared to ride the same elevator as Zach. Only after he had gone up did they take the elevator back to their respective departments.

Zach’s previous attempt to connect with Madelyn involved installing a global positioning system on her phone. After the Information Technology Department’s intervention, Zach bypassed the need for her approval and added her contact himself.

“Mr. Jardin, we’ve added the contact. You can now message your wife. She will surely respond once she sees the messages now,” the lead technician assured Zach, unaware of the complexity of Zach’s and Madelyn’s relationship.

Zach’s gaze lingered on the empty chat window. He asked, “What do you think she’s doing right now?”

“Ms. Jent should be in her studio at this hour. If you miss her, you could call her Mr. Jardin.” Kevin suggested, noticing the somber tone in Zach’s voice.

Zach hesitated at the thought of calling Madelyn, knowing the likely cold response from her. He kept his phone and instead inquired about the latest developments regarding the Harper family.

Kevin updated Zach on the situation, “Considering the time since Ms. Harper disappeared, it’s been almost half a month. If all goes as expected, the Harper family will soon approach Ms. Jent.”

Zach knew that as the new year approached, it would signify a fresh start for him. It would be the time he

intended for Madelyn to willingly become his wife.

Back at the Southern Haven Villas, Madelyn had just completed a painting commission to be delivered to her mentor’s studio. As she prepared to rest, a strange black car pulled up. It was driven by the Harper

family’s chauffeur, whom she recognized from Mya’s visits.

As the car stopped, a woman stepped out and was halted by the security guard. The woman shouted, Ms. Jent, I’m Mya’s mother. There’s something I’d like to speak with you about!”

Madelyn gestured to the bodyguards to let Grace in. Madelyn saw the fatigue in Grace’s face and recognized the family resemblance with Mya. It was their first meeting, and Madelyn already instinctively respected her.

“Mrs. Harper…” Madelyn began when Grace suddenly clutched at her hands and fell to her knees.

“Please… save Mya!” Grace begged, her voice filled with desperation.

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Madelyn had all the servants clear the room, leaving only Margaret. Margaret brought a glass of water

and set it in front of Grace. Then, Madelyn asked gravely, “When did Mya disappear?”

Grace sobbed, “It’s been almost half a month. That night, Mya slept at home after she took her medication. But the next morning, she was gone! The maid found a note on the table saying Mya had been taken away. We already reported it to the police, and they said they’d do their best to find her. But until now… we still don’t know where Mya is.

“We paid to have people investigate, and they found out that the person who took her away is someone we can’t afford to provoke: a man from the Turner family named Fred. He’s a prison warden in Ventropolis Prison. Mya may be a bit simple-minded and easily bullied, but she has never gone out to provoke anyone.

“We have no idea how she could have crossed paths with him. Ms. Jent, I really have no other choice. If there were another way, I would not have come to trouble you. I’m begging you, Ms. Jent. Please save

Mya.

“If this drags on, I’m afraid she will be tortured to death by those people! She’s my only daughter!”

Madelyn handed Grace a tissue to wipe her tears and comforted her, “Mrs. Harper, leave it to me. I’ll find

Mya.”

Grace pleaded, “As long as you can help me find Mya, I will do anything you ask of me in return for saving

her life.”

Madelyn reassured, “I promise you, Mya is my friend. I won’t abandon her.”

After hearing Madelyn’s assurance, Grace felt more at ease and said, “Mya’s fortunate to have a friend

like you.”

Madelyn said, “Mya has saved me in the past. Now it’s my turn. It’s only right.”

After escorting Grace out, Margaret hesitantly spoke up, “Ms. Jent, are you sure about this? It could be a trap. And the person involved is.., I think we should let Mr. Jardin deal with it.”

When Grace mentioned the Turner family, Madelyn had already guessed that the person involved was Fred. But Madelyn could not understand why Fred would take Mya away, especially by breaking into the Harper family’s villa so recklessly. It was no wonder Fred could partner up with Zach.

Madelyn clenched her fist and rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache coming on. She thought, ‘No one

could rescue Mya from Fred’s hands except Zach.’

Seeing Madelyn distressed, Margaret quickly asked, “Ms. Jent, are you not feeling well?”

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Madelyn resisted the headache and stood up from the couch. She said, “I’m fine. I’ll be in my room.”

Back at Jardin Corporation, Zach removed his Bluetooth earpiece as he watched the video feed of Madelyn holding the railing and ascending the stairs step by step.

Kevin realized that Zach had left the “fool” at Floral Loft for a reason. Fortunately, she was behaving by spending her days eating or sleeping.

The video feed abruptly ended. Zach fiddled with his phone, waiting for something.

Madelyn was unsure whether the sound of the door opening woke Dalton up. He was awake when she entered the room. Upon seeing Madelyn, Dalton immediately scrambled up, his hands grasping the bed’s side rails unsteadily as he stood up. He was reaching out for a hug with his cooing.

Madelyn reached out to pick him up. Then, she checked his diaper before setting him down on the playing mat to play with him for a while. Dalton contentedly leaned against her chest, nibbling on her clothes, leaving a wet patch on her chest.

Madelyn seemed distracted, gazing out the window. After peeking inside, Margaret left without disturbing Madelyn and closed the door gently behind her.

Eventually, Madelyn retrieved her usual phone and sent a message to a familiar number.

[Do you know Fred?]

A response came within seconds of sending the message: [What Fred? Who are you? Why are you messaging my boyfriend?]

Then, the person called. Madelyn confirmed it was Kennedy’s number.

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Madelyn hung up the phone without answering. She sent another message: [Sorry, wrong number.]

Shortly after, Madelyn’s phone ran out of battery and shut down. When she tried to charge it, the charging port was broken; it did not respond when connected to her phone.

Madelyn heard a vibration from the bedside table and was not sure what it was. She opened the drawer and found the pink phone Zach had given her. She quickly turned it off, grabbed her old phone, and asked a servant to take it for repair.

At 6:00 p.m., Zach finished his last meeting of the day and stepped out of the meeting room. He hurriedly checked his phone. Apart from some news notifications and a few insignificant calls, nothing else was

incoming.

“What has she been doing all day in the villa?” Zach murmured.

While following behind Zach, Kevin could tell from his displeased tone that something was amiss. Once inside the CEO’s office, Zach threw the meeting documents onto his desk.

Kevin reported, “Ms. Jent had not left the villa. The custom phone you gave her is switched off. However, the servants reported that she had taken her old phone to be repaired.”

Zach noticed that Madelyn did not wear the jewelry he had given her nor use the money he had given her. She still even wore the clothes from five years ago. He was well aware that she wanted to sever any ties with him. At this point, he was curious to see how long she could keep up with her stubbornness.

Madelyn received a call from the phone repair shop, stating that her model was outdated and the parts needed to repair her phone were no longer available. Unfazed by the repairman’s news, Madelyn simply had the phone returned. She thought that having a phone or not was not a big deal for her since she rarely

went out.

By 6:30 p.m., dinner was ready. Zach usually arrived on time at the Southern Haven Villas, but he had not

shown up yet.

Madelyn said, “Don’t wait for him. Let’s eat.”

Margaret asked, “Mr. Jardin always comes back on time. Did something happen at the company?”

Eating her dinner, Madelyn said, “He can handle his own issues. We don’t need to worry about him.”

After dinner, Madelyn spent some time with Dalton. At 9:30 p.m., she put Dalton to bed and went to her studio. The previous painting commission she worked on had no issues. And now, she received a new painting commission. It was the latest Madelyn had stayed up working.

Madelyn thought Zach would not be home tonight, so she decided not to wait any longer. Leaving the studio, Madelyn heard the chaotic footsteps of a woman wearing high heels on the stairs around the corridor’s corner. As the two figures appeared, Madelyn’s heart skipped a beat.

Cecilia was helping the drunken Zach. She smiled at Madelyn with painted lips and said, “Zach had too much to drink. I was worried about him being unattended, so I brought him back. I hope you don’t mind, Ms. Jent.”

The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 940

Madelyn was not surprised that Zach and Cecilia were together in this life. Cecilia’s appearance made her see everything clearly. Zach had promised Madelyn that he would marry her. Yet, they stayed the same throughout both her lifetimes since Zach taught Cecilia to be like this.

Now that they were standing side by side, Madelyn thought they were a match made in heaven. She ignored Cecilia’s provoking stare. It was as if Cecilia’s smug expression was saying, “You’re trash, Madelyn. Zach still stayed by my side throughout the two lifetimes!”

However, Madelyn did not care at all. She showed no emotion when Zach married Cecilia. She was even willing to move out of the house and give Cecilia everything she had.

Madelyn was not Hayson’s biological daughter, after all. Hence, the Southern Haven Villas and Azure Corporation did not belong to her. The only thing that she cared about was the pictures her mother had

saved.

Madelyn stepped aside and left them without saying another word. She turned on a table lamp when she went to the baby room next door. She saw that Dalton was awake and yawning but did not make a fuss.

Madelyn had always felt that Dalton was different from the other kids because he was particularly well-

behaved.

Madelyn went and held him in her arms. Dalton leaned into her embrace and started mumbling. She continued to comfort him while patting his back until he fell asleep. She then placed him back onto the

bed.

In the master bedroom, Zach was already awake. He had drunk some alcohol during his social drinking event as he was unable to refuse them, causing him to have a stomach ache. On the other hand, Cecilia was busy pouring him a glass of water and looking for the medicine box. When she found the box, she

took out the medication for stomach ache.

Zach stared at her from the other side of the room, and his gaze darkened. Cecilia placed the water and medication next to him, but Zach did not accept them. He commented, “It seems you’re quite familiar

with this place.”

Cecilia understood what he meant and smiled. She sat across from him and said, “I’ve said this before:

no one else knows you better than me. Regardless if it was your men or anyone around you, only I will

know what you truly want. Back in our previous life, we were the most compatible couple. I stayed by your side as you built your business empire. Although there are some differences compared to our past life, it doesn’t matter. I have the patience to wait for you until you have a change of heart. You will understand sooner or later that marrying Madelyn would get you a mere trophy wife with no ability to give birth to Cecilia had said it with utmost confidence. Zach lowered his head in deep thought as he spun the ring on his finger. He asked her, “How can you be so sure?”

“Why shouldn’t I? I brought you the technology that the Jardin Corporation is currently developing. The company will continue to prosper and even take over the spot the Arnold family used to have in Ventropolis,” Cecilia answered. As she spoke, she walked behind Zach and rubbed his shoulders. She whispered in a sultry voice, “By the time you take control of everything, even the politicians will see you in a different light.”