During dinner, Madelyn poked at the risotto on her plate. She kept her gaze on her plate as she shared the whole story with Hayson. “… And that’s how it happened,” she finished.

Before hearing the story, Hayson hadn’t realized that the heir of the Arnold family had been living right next door all this time. He hadn’t paid much attention to the identity of their neighbor.

“While you’re eating, remember what the table manners teacher taught you. Don’t lower your head down too much. It doesn’t look good. We shouldn’t give a bad impression of our family at the Arnold residence.”

“Understood, Father,” Madelyn replied. She immediately straightened. her back, and Hayson’s tone was gentler than before, not as stern anymore, “Father, there’s no need to be so strict with Madelyn at home,” Zach’s voice chimed in.

Walking behind him was Jadie. She cast a glance at Madelyn and thought to herself, ‘It’s been a while since I saw her. She looks even more beautiful now. Her cheeks, which used to be thin, have filled out, making her features even more delicate.’

Zach had two boxes of tea in his hands. “Finest black tea.” Hayson remarked, “You must have put in quite an effort to acquire them. Thoughtful of you.”

I can do.”After the servants took the boxes away, Zach took off his suit jacket

asked. “Not yet. I’ve just picked up Jadie and

Let’s eat together. No need to be so formal in

her dinner slowly, listening as Zach and Hayson talked about recent

up a new project in partnership with Arnold Corporation. They were working on developing an old

make an educated guess about it. ‘That spot will probably turn into the busiest shopping area in Ventropolis someday, worth way more than it is now. Zach must have

the potential in that land even before Zach did. Back in her previous life,

to grow capital, and later, because of this land, Zach made a considerable amount

had acquired the land before Zach could. Zach said, “But I’m planning to negotiate with Arnold Corporation and buy

lowered eyelashes quivered, causing her to accidentally drop her food onto

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