Madelyn could not escape Zach's clutches that night. Under the veil of night, a lamp cast its light inside the room. If one were to look in the window, one would see two figures engaged in an intimate embrace. The heavy breathing of a man and woman faintly echoed in the hallway.Scattered all over the soft carpet were pieces of the torn, thin chiffon nightgown. Madelyn had slipped from the floor-to-ceiling window, bearing the marks of a rather intense encounter. An empty, expensive bottle of wine lay on the floor. A drop of red liquid was at the bottle's opening, radiating a sparkling hue. The scent of alcohol and debauchery filled the room.It was not until the first light of dawn appeared on the horizon that Madelyn finally managed to sleep soundly. When she woke up, it was already three in the afternoon. Someone had tidied up the originally messy room at some point and had changed her into a fresh set of pajamas. When she reached down between her legs, she felt nothing but sorenes

Kai rushed to the ward where Agustin had already regained consciousness. He had a gentle face, but his brows were furrowed. He was panting while clutching his chest."You may leave for now," Kai told the nurse.The nurse said, "Alright, Dr. Stewart."Agustin lay in the bed and spoke hoarsely, "Don't worry. It's just an ongoing health problem."Kai fetched a cushion and placed it behind Agustin's back.Agustin asked, "Has he awakened?"In an instant, a coldness flickered in Kai's eyes, "His awakening was only a matter of time. Agustin, rest assured; Hayson won't live for much longer."Agustin inquired, "Is that young girl really Hayson's biological daughter?"He noticed her as early as four or five years ago. The first time he saw her, she bore an uncanny resemblance to Alicia! There was not a trace of Hayson in her to the point he had doubts..."If not him, then who else could it be?" Alicia was only pregnant with one person's child back then. If it were not for Hayson, the Ha

As Zach approached, Yvonne's heart raced. She was speechless, both from seeing him at the hospital and the realization that he knew she was there. He took the test report from her hands, his icy gaze fixed on her. Before she knew it, Zach's bodyguards were escorting her away. The weight of his silent intensity filled her with dread about what might come next.Zach did not like it when people nosed around in his private matters. Yvonne had done just that by finding out a secret he shared with Madelyn. She remembered a night when she knelt outside the Jent residence in the rain. Zach had ignored her, showing that he really did not care. She felt that if she vanished, Zach would not care about that either."Zach, tell them to let me go!" Yvonne pleaded, her panic evident as she struggled. She looked at Zach's distant back, "Where are we going, Zach? What are you going to do? I'm so sorry for snooping! I promise I won't tell anyone about it. Please trust me."'Zach and Madelyn are sibli

Madelyn shivered, grappling with unfamiliar emotions.'Mom's childhood sweetheart? But Rosario said Mom was an orphan and Father took her in, right?'Even in the warm living room, Madelyn felt a chill go down her spine. She made her way to the study and opened the pink leather-bound notebook. As she leafed through its pages, she paused at one with precise, fine handwriting.[January 20th, 1975, sunny. I turned sixteen today! Agustin gifted me a necklace and a stunning white pony. Can't wait to ride it around town. I wonder what Mom and Dad have planned for my birthday.][January 21st, 1975, cloudy. I was out riding Agustin's pony when a man on a large horse, sporting tall boots, startled me. He snarkily called me a "whiny little kid." And my new outfit from Mom? It got ripped.][March 28th, 1975. That man from before returned, asking Dad for money. From the doorway, I caught his eye. His towering height and intense look sent me hurrying back to my room. Mom says he's around to pro

At dinner, Zach noticed Madelyn was lost in thought. He added some mashed potatoes to her plate. "What's on your mind?" he asked."Nothing," Madelyn said, fidgeting with her fork.Zach just watched her, not pressing further. After dinner, the two shared a close moment in the bathroom. When they came out, Zach was supporting a tired Madelyn. He wore a dark robe, loosely tied, revealing a bit of his toned chest. He helped Madelyn into bed, making sure she was comfy in her pajamas. After giving her a gentle kiss on the forehead, he headed to the study.In the dimly lit study, Zach stood by the large window. His reflection showed piercing eyes that had a mysterious aura about them. The phone rang, and he answered."Mr. Jardin," the voice on the other end said, "Everything's been done as you asked. Tomorrow, Ms. Young will be on the plane with him."Before the voice finished speaking, Dalton's cry interrupted it. Zach quickly hung up and looked toward the door. Outside, he found Madely