Madelyn did not know when Zach's attitude toward her had changed.Was it when she had gotten together with Ethan?Or was it when she was about to get engaged to Ethan?Madelyn figured that Zach should hate her instead of treating her as such.Madelyn was also unsure if Zach's attitude toward her had changed because Jadie was still alive, and she did not do anything to cause her death.Although they had already done the deed, Madelyn never thought that it would make Zach have any feelings for her.'Does he like me? No way, unless he's gone crazy!'Zach was not the kind of person who would feel such ridiculous emotions or commit to anyone.He simply did not have a sincere heart. Madelyn knew he was only doing all those things out of his possessiveness, and she just wanted to escape his control. She remembered the Jent family of four years ago, where even her father had been a victim of his scheme, along with herself!She knew that if she went back, she would just be trapped in t

Zach picked up his suit jacket from the floor and put it on the chair. "What's gotten into you again?" His gaze darkened after noticing the faint redness in her eyes. "She's just my assistant. You should know who she is."His words carried hidden implications behind them.Madelyn's body stiffened. Zach securitized her expression, seemingly trying to see her through.Madelyn sneered. "What does that have to do with me? I told you to get lost simply because I find you disgusting!"Zach would never turn away any woman who caught his eye. Ironically, that was the very reason why Madelyn found him repulsive."If you're not leaving, I will."She could not bear to become the laughingstock to Cecilia anymore in front of them.Madelyn picked up her bag and wanted to move past Zach. Instead of stopping her, Zach unfastened the metal buckle on his belt and took it off. Then, he put on a white bathrobe before going into the bathroom in a pair of slippers.Madelyn opened the door and saw bo

She did not know what was wrong with Zach. When the door to the room opened, the person holding the saw left. Madelyn sat up on the bed with a dazed expression. Her hair was messy, and a delicate crescent-shaped necklace hung around her neck. She stared at Zach coldly, "What do you want this time?"Zach noticed the bottle of pills on the bedside drawer. He took it and saw that it was sleeping pills.'Did she sleep till now because she consumed this?' Zach thought.Then, a doctor wearing a white lab coat walked in with a few assistants.He said, "Mr. Jardin, Ms. Jent seems fine..."Zach interrupted him, "You may leave now."The entire room instantly turned cold. Madelyn could not read Zach's expression nor understand why he brought so many people here.'They ruined a perfectly fine door just like that,' Madelyn thought.Zach pulled the curtains up to let the sunlight in while Madelyn used her hand to block the sun as she shut her eyes."Do you know what time it is?" Zach asked.

Zach stayed silent as if admitting to it. Madelyn grabbed a pillow and threw it at his face. She cursed at him, "You disgusting pervert! You're a monster!"Zach did not mind her cursing. He picked up the pillow from the ground and patted it. He placed it behind her and said, "The doctor advised that you avoid getting too worked up.""Mr. Jardin, I've got you the oatmeal," Kevin said as he barged into the sick ward. He continued, "There's also...""Long time no see, Madelyn," Yvonne greeted Madelyn. She followed behind Kevin and had fruits in her hand. She smiled before walking to Madelyn. Madelyn noticed that Zach's expression fell."I heard Zach was looking for you. I was worried, so I came to France to take a look. I'm so relieved you're fine," Yvonne said.No one knew when Yvonne had arrived and how much of their conversation she had heard. Madelyn immediately reverted to an indifferent expression. She still kept a soft smile on her face, but an imperceptible coldness and aloof

"Ms. Samford, Mr. Jardin ordered us to make sure that no one besides the doctor enters here," said the bodyguard.Cecilia was being blocked by the bodyguards at the door of the sick ward. She chuckled and said, "Being responsible is good, but don't blindly follow orders. I'm one of his people, and my orders are the same. I would enter this sick ward even if Zach himself was here to stop me."The two bodyguards by the door looked at each other. They said hesitantly, "We apologize, but Mr. Jardin specifically ordered to not let anyone come close. It's just our job, and we hope Ms. Samford won't make it difficult for us.""What a loyal dog," Cecilia ridiculed.Cecilia crossed her arms and raised her chin arrogantly before saying, "Then go in and tell her! Tell her Cecilia Samford wants to see her!"The bodyguard nodded his head and complied, "Yes, madam."The bodyguard walked into the sick ward as Madelyn was taking her medication. When she heard footsteps, she quickly took her medi