Zach didn’t touch the late-night snacks on the table, but he didn’t reach for them. Instead, he opened an unfinished file and kept working. Aren’t these problems from the last semester? You’re part of the Math Olympiad team already. You can handle these, right? If you can’t, they might remove you from the team.”

He added, “If you’re having trouble with your studies, should I find you a tutor?” When Jadie heard his words, her heart sank. ‘Does he also think I’m not as good as Madelyn? I’m not pretty like her, and my family and grades aren’t as good either?’

Zach’s voice grew stern. “I’ve never thought that about you. When did you start feeling this way?” Jadie said, “But it’s true. When I’m around her, I feel like I’m not as good. At school, people always see me as the adopted member of the Jent family. Even my friends only got close to me because of Madelyn!”

Zach reached out and gently touched her long hair. “Jadie, you’re you, and Madelyn is Madelyn. You don’t need to compare yourself to her. To me, you’re amazing. It’s late; don’t stress too much. Get some rest.’ Jadie asked, “And what about you?”

“Zach, you haven’t rested for days. The future assets of the Jent family will all belong to Madelyn! Why are you pushing yourself so hard for the

warned, “Who told you these things? Who put these ideas in your head?” Jadie was taken aback, “I’m sorry, I was just

felt shaken by the encounter. Zach thought to himself, ‘Jent

take Jasmine back to the Jent residence, so Madelyn

all Mr. Arnold’s instructions. He’s going on a business trip to Marisburg tomorrow for a week. This is also a gesture from him.

gifts that required three whole cars to fit. Madelyn silently made a note of it. George accompanied her

residence, Hayson smiled warmly, as his palm sweaty. He walked up with a smile and said, “Zach has told me about Madelyn’s situation. I appreciate you all taking care of Madelyn these days. When I have the

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