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Dressed in a sharp suit, Zach approached Madelyn with a sure stride. Startled, she stepped back, and her shawl slipped off."You heard me?" she asked, voice trembling. "Zach, I'm not making it up; I swear, I saw my mom."Zach picked up the fallen shawl and placed it on the couch after brushing it off. He then took off his coat and draped it over Madelyn. After adjusting a few loose strands of her hair, he hugged her gently, "If you want to head home, we can. Kevin's already booked our flight to Ventropolis for tomorrow."Madelyn nestled into Zach, feeling his steady heartbeat. She could not figure out why he seemed different; his eyes were lost in the night's darkness. An unfamiliar scent clung to him. It unsettled her, but she did not move away. She had initially believed he was joking, but it became clear he was not.By 8 a.m., they boarded a private jet. Zach cradled a sleepy Madelyn, her head on his lap. As he softly played with her hair, he would sometimes drop a gentle kiss o

Zach used the Young family's funds to buy businesses at a bargain. When the stock market struggled, even the richest in Ventropolis, including the Arnold family, felt the pinch. Smaller companies faced bankruptcy, and the Young family almost did too.Two years ago, Zach visited Frida at the Young residence. Even before the Arnold family supported Azure Corporation, he had made a name for himself in Ventropolis, though he often stayed out of the spotlight. Many companies wanted him, but Zach remained loyal to his mentor, Hayson. No offer could tempt him away from his clear goal: to take over Azure Corporation. His ambition made people wary."You're asking for $1.5 billion just like that, Zach? Beyond being Hayson's adopted kid, I really admire you. Many at YTCorp started like you did, but what you've achieved is something else. The only reason we're talking today is because of Yvonne." Frida gestured to the door, "Now, get out of the Young residence." She shot Yvonne a stern look, say

Zach and Yvonne's engagement party was low-key. While it did make it to the newspapers, the news was quickly overshadowed by stories of several companies going bankrupt.After securing the funds, Zach bought major real estate properties, financial securities, and struggling businesses. Once the economy improved, he revamped these companies under the banner of Jardin Corporation. In just three years, Jardin went public, its stock value soaring beyond that of the once-thriving Arnold Corporation. With the success, Zach's initial $1.5 billion grew more than tenfold, making him a prominent figure in Ventropolis.Once Yvonne arrived in France, Madelyn had this nagging feeling something was amiss, 'This is just ridiculous! Why is he seeking me out if he's already tied to Yvonne in this life? How different am I now from Cecilia in our past life? Am I just here to stir up trouble? Yvonne's just like how I remember her being in that previous life—lost and hurt.'She quickly went to her room.

Madelyn could not find any recent updates on the Arnold family online, with the latest information being four years old, making her suspicious. She felt uneasy, questioning her own paranoia. At this point, she could possibly even walk past Ethan on the street without being able to recognize him.She was concerned that Zach might seek revenge on the Arnold family, given his history of holding onto grudges. After Ethan took over Azure Corporation, causing Zach's professional setback, she believed Zach might want payback, even if Ethan was not at fault.With Cecilia back and Zach's smart planning, they seemed poised to become dominant in Ventropolis. Zach had big dreams.Zach watched Madelyn in her room through his tablet. He asked a maid to serve the dinner they prepared. Madelyn did not eat much. The maid acted cautiously, as if scared to upset her. As she was settling in for bed, she overheard voices outside her door."Who's the woman in that room?" one voice whispered. "I've never

Frida sipped on the tea brought by the assistant, "I heard that Madelyn's back, and you kicked Yvonne out of the Southern Haven Villas. Is that true?"I asked you to take care of Yvonne for me and is this how you treat her? Don't forget who helped you to get where you are today."Zach walked straight to his desk and threw the documents in his hand on the table. "Mrs. Young, of course I remember your kindness and am very grateful for your help. However, I believe that you didn't come all the way here just to tell me these things."Zach took his seat and adjusted his tie with his slender fingers, looking relaxed.Frida sneered. "Mrs. Young, huh? You're married to my daughter. Have you no respect for your elders? You should be addressing me as your mother-in-law!"She put her cup of tea down as she spoke. Then, she stood up and walked over to Zach before handing him a red and gold invitation card. "This is the guest list I've prepared for the banquet next month."Zach smiled arrogan