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.”

to him.

your

best bet.”

embrace, caught off guard. Though they had been together for years, there had always been a chasm

air in the car grew thick with tension, Jadie slowly relaxed into his arms, her head tilted. back to rest on his shoulder as her hands rubbed gentle circles

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

taken aback by his request. A wave of disappointment washed over her. Her heart felt heavy in her chest.

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

hiding his emotions, which made him appear cold. Staring into his intense gaze, Jadie’s heartbeat picked up pace, and she lowered her

I’ll do as

of a smile tugged at Zach’s lips. “I’ll pick you up after

Jadie nodded. “Alright.”

Zach made a beeline back to the office, where Kevin Harrison was waiting to debrief him on the upcoming arrangements. Kevin, Zach’s right–hand man, presented several 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 the departmental reports

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