A photo was sent to a Jardin Corporation employee's group chat.The photo was accompanied by a text: [Oh my, Blake looks like a person with integrity, but she's actually fooling around. Isn't she with Mr. Harrison? Yet, she's holding another man's hand in public.]People started replying to it in the group chat just a few seconds later: [Mind your own business! She comes from a powerful family. She even has the support of the CEO's wife. She has nothing to worry about.][Yes! You better not interfere. Otherwise, Blake might get unhappy and ask the CEO to fire you. Anyway... Just stay away from her.][Sigh, we don't have a strong family background! We have to work so much every day. She has nothing to do in the office, and yet, her salary is higher than mine. It's so frustrating how unfair life is!]Blake still had no idea that so many people were talking bad about her behind her back. The conversation in that group chat had been screenshot and spread to other department's own grou

Madelyn did not like to eat spinach, garlic, vinegar, and spicy food. Zach remembered all of this.However, the maid accidentally put some spinach on the pastina, "I'm really sorry, Mrs. Jardin. I was so absent-minded. I forgot you don't eat spinach. I'll serve you a new bowl."Madelyn looked at the green spinach on the pastina as she responded, "It's fine. I'll just pick them out."Zach said, "Be careful next time."The maid replied, "Yes, Mr. Jardin."The maid then left the living room to leave Zach and Madelyn alone. Zach picked out the spinach from Madelyn's bowl and put them into his bowl.Madelyn asked, "Did you make the pastina alone?"Zach responded, "Yes."Madelyn had an indescribable feeling. In her previous life, she had been married to Zach for nearly ten years. She learned to do laundry, cook, and take care of their house for him. She took care of him very well. Now, Zach actually learned to make pastina for her.Madelyn asked, "When did you learn how to make it?"

The next morning, Madelyn felt uneasy as she covered her chest. She had been feeling this way for days, but it became increasingly apparent.Zach asked, "Are you not feeling well? Should I ask him to come and take a look at you?"Madelyn looked out of the floor-to-ceiling window as she shook her head absentmindedly, "I always feel like someone's watching me these days. Every time I ask Margaret to check, there's no one in that corner."Zach took her hand and put it in his palm before rubbing it, "Don't overthink it. We have bodyguards at home. It's very safe as long as you don't leave the villa. Even if there's any danger, I'll know immediately."Madelyn said, "The day before yesterday, I clearly saw a dark figure passing through that garden. But it disappeared very quickly. It's so strange."Zach responded, "Don't overthink it. Nothing will happen as long as you stay with me."Zach indeed had been protecting her very well. To ensure Madelyn's safety, the whole of Ventropolis was

Zach said, "Are you worried about me?"As he said that, he held Madelyn's hand. She withdrew it without responding. Zach knew the answer from her gaze. However, he did not mind. What he wanted was to have her by his side.He continued saying, "Those kinds of events aren't suitable for you. If you want to have fun, you can go to beauty salons with those wealthy ladies or play cards with them."Madelyn responded, "Since when did you know women like to do these things?"Indeed, Madelyn occasionally indulged in those activities with the wealthy ladies.The way Zach looked at her was as if he was worried that she would misunderstand something. He explained, "Whenever you go out, the bodyguards will report your schedule to me. That's why I know what you do every time you go out."He noticed she looked unhappy. He quickly changed the subject before she could get angry, "I've already taken care of Blake's matter for you. Madelyn..." With that, he seized the opportunity to pull Madelyn's

Zach got into the car and sat in the back passenger seat. He asked, "What's the situation at Southern Haven Villas?"Kevin answered, "Everything is normal. Mrs. Jardin hasn't gone out. There won't be any problems as long as she doesn't leave the villa."Zach closed his eyes. He twirled his silver ring, feeling a little uneasy, "Let's go back and see."He never felt at ease leaving Madelyn alone at home.Moreover, up until now, Zach had rarely allowed her to be alone outside. Even with bodyguards accompanying her, he would still be worried if he was not with her himself.Madelyn was in the art room discussing with Blake on the phone about the character designs for Liam's book.Only an hour had passed since Zach left.Just as Madelyn put down her phone, the lights in the villa suddenly went out. Not only that, but the entire Southern Haven Villas blacked out.The servants were confused, but they immediately thought of Madelyn."Oh no, we should quickly check on Mrs. Jardin.""I