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

understand. I won’t disappoint Father.” For some reason,

Jadie turned to him. “Zach, what’s going

your

best bet.”

Jadie stiffened at his sudden embrace, caught off guard. Though they had been together for years, there had always been a chasm between them, a line neither had dared to cross

Jadie slowly relaxed into his arms, her head tilted. back to rest on his shoulder as her hands rubbed gentle

a while that Zach let her go. “Jadie, I’ve got some things to deal with soon. I need

of disappointment washed over her. Her

give me some more time. After

and sentiment. But he had always been reserved, hiding his emotions, which

I understand. I’ll do

tugged at Zach’s lips. “I’ll pick you up

Jadie nodded. “Alright.”

documents for him to sign. Wearing a sleek black vest and gold–rimmed glasses, Zach exuded a commanding air of self–discipline. He meticulously reviewed