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.”

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Have you had your meal?” Hayson asked. “Not yet. I’ve just

utensils. “Perfect timing, then. Let’s eat together. No need to be

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

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

the location being discussed, she could 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 had his eye on it

Back in her previous life,

acquired the land and it was his starting point to

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

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

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