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

won’t disappoint Father.” For

him. “Zach, what’s

your

best bet.”

her filling his nostrils. 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

on his shoulder as her hands rubbed gentle circles on his

after a while that Zach let her go. “Jadie, I’ve got some

aback by his request. A wave of disappointment washed over her. Her heart felt heavy in her chest. “Did I cause

hair with a gentle hand. “No, you’ve been great. Just give me some more time. After you graduate, I’ll give you

had always been reserved, hiding his emotions, which made him appear cold. Staring into his intense gaze, Jadie’s heartbeat

understand. I’ll do

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

Jadie nodded. “Alright.”

glasses, Zach exuded a commanding air of