The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Chapter 28

Jadie waited for a moment before she spotted Zach emerging from the study. Swiftly, she moved toward him. “Zach, what’s wrong? You look upset. Did he… give you a hard time?”

Zach, with a blazer draped over his arm, was visibly troubled. But upon catching sight of her, his expression softened slightly. “It’s nothing. Let’s head back.”

Seated in the car, Zach’s grip on the steering wheel tightened as he replayed the conversation from the study, his gaze sharp and determined.

“This is an invitation to a charity gala happening next week. I’ll send someone to assist you. You know what to do.”

Zach accepted the invitation. “Is Father trying to ally with the Young family?”

“No, it’s a bid for a strategic marriage between our families. You’re not getting any younger, Zach. It’s about time you settle down. Currently, the Young family seems like

Father.” For some reason,

to him. “Zach, what’s going

your

best bet.”

been together for years, there had always been a chasm between them, a line neither had dared to cross even though their feelings were apparent. Now,

back to rest on his shoulder as her hands rubbed gentle

let her go. “Jadie, I’ve got some things to deal with soon. I need you to stay on

his request. A wave of disappointment washed over her. Her

“No, you’ve been great. Just give me some more time.

reserved, hiding his emotions, which made him appear cold. Staring into

I understand. I’ll do

Zach’s lips. “I’ll pick you

Jadie nodded. “Alright.”

air of self–discipline. He meticulously reviewed the departmental reports and upcoming project proposals. Outside the window, the sky had faded to darkness. His phone, placed on the