Kai left after dropping his remark. Zach stared at his departing figure and felt somewhat displeased.Hearing Kai's words, Jadie felt unease. "Zach... why were you talking about Madelyn? What happened to her?"Zach cleared his throat, feeling the pain in his stomach again. He didn't want anyone to see him in this miserable state.Back when Madelyn used to be around, he rarely felt this kind of pain. She would go to great lengths to make him drink less. She was practically glued to him all the time. Whether it was during work or social events, even if he had a drink with a potential client, she would scold that potential client to make sure he drank less. Sometimes, her actions even cost him potential clients, and Hayson punished her for it. And for every meal, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner, she would personally bring it to him.Since Madelyn stopped pestering him, he always felt like something was missing.Zach replied, "It's nothing. Why aren't you resting at this hour?"Jad

Back in the classroom, Madelyn had barely taken her seat when she noticed Jadie. She hadn't anticipated Jadie's discharge so soon. 'Well, the Math Olympiad is just around the corner,' she thought.Today marked Madelyn's return to the Math Olympiad team. If she managed to pass the test, all that remained was completing the remaining courses and patiently awaiting graduation, and most of what she wanted to achieve would already be halfway done.Madelyn went about her day as usual. In the afternoon, Mya asked her to have lunch together. On their way to the cafeteria, Madelyn felt that many people were looking at her. She noticed that the girls who were looking at her were holding some magazines. Madelyn didn't pay much attention to what others were doing. After lunch, she had to attend the Math Olympiad training class.Mya said, "Madelyn, don't you find them strange? It's like everyone is looking at you!"Madelyn had the same feeling, and she questioned, "Is there something on my fa

Upon seeing Ethan outside the door, Donna placed the photo she had been holding down and stood up with a smile. "Long time no see!"Ethan's demeanor suddenly turned ice-cold, and he stepped closer. "Who let you in? I told you not to appear in front of me."Donna traced her fingers along the desk's edge as she approached him. "But it was you who desired to meet, wasn't it? Remember that night you spent with me."Ethan's response was curt. "That's enough, Ms. Jolie." He then turned to Leyton, instructing, "Have the security department escort her out and ensure she never enters the company premises again. Also, fire the receptionist who allowed her in."Leyton nodded and said, "Yes, sir."Clearly wanting to avoid any further interaction, Ethan left the office.As Ethan walked away, Donna called out, "Ethan, don't you want to know why I left in the first place?"Leyton glanced at Ethan then Donna. In Donna's eyes, he detected a hint of sadness.Ethan continued his departure without

Evelyn spoke sternly, "So many years have gone by, and our family has done a lot for an outsider like you."She examined Donna closely one last time. "I've said what I needed to say," she declared firmly. Then, she told Marta, "Show our guest out." Her voice was strong, and her eyes showed nothing but cold indifference and dislike for Donna.Evelyn really held a deep grudge against Donna. If it weren't for Donna, Ethan wouldn't have had such a tough time in school or made bad choices.Marta said, "Sure, Madam," and turned to Donna. "Ms. Jolie, please come with me."Donna, full of frustration, yelled at Evelyn, "Aren't you worried I'll tell him all of this? If it weren't for you, Ethan and I wouldn't be in this mess."Evelyn sneered, "Five years ago, I didn't let you step foot in my home. Nothing has changed now. I won't let you keep hurting my grandson."Donna was shown out of the Arnold house. Her proud attitude had crumbled, leaving her looking like someone who had lost everyth

Lem turned to Madelyn and asked, "Hey, Madelyn, I'm stuck on a problem here. Can you give me a hand?"Madelyn glanced at him and shook her head. "I'm stuck too. Why don't you ask Kennedy? He's ranked first in the whole grade."Lem put on a pitiful expression. "He won't help me.""But I'm not sure how to solve it either!" Madelyn then turned to Kennedy, inquiring, "Kennedy, have you figured out this problem? Could you teach us?"Kennedy retrieved a workbook from his backpack. "Take a look at this. If you don't get it, feel free to ask."Madelyn glanced at Kennedy and then at that workbook. After she took it, she was instantly shocked when flipping through it. "Y-You've completed all of these? When did you finish them? How did you do it so fast?"Lem grumbled, "This freak must have finished them in less than a week after Mr. Newton assigned them."Madelyn wondered to herself, 'Is this the superpower of a legendary genius? Does he possess some sort of divine blessing?'In her purs