Forrest stayed quiet, his response already clear. Madelyn explained, “I went to the Arnold residence because I thought the Arnolds’ influence might protect me.”

She pondered, ‘The day Ethan brings his ex-girlfriend back from abroad will be my cue to leave the Arnold residence. At that point, Father will probably still believe there’s a connection between Ethan and me, so he won’t act against me immediately. But later, when he realizes I can’t be a pawn to win favor with the Arnold family, he’ll sacrifice me to benefit the Jent family.’

Forrest gazed at her thoughtfully and remarked, “You’re only half right!” He knew that Ethan genuinely cared for Madelyn. Otherwise, Ethan wouldn’t have pushed him out of the Arnold residence.

Forrest smirked slightly, thinking, Looks like George didn’t spill all the beans about what happened between Ethan and his ex. There’s no chance of them getting back together.’

“But be cautious. If he finds out you’re using him, well…” He trailed off,

the opposite direction, giving her a wave, Catch you after the break.” Madelyn mused, ‘He

car parked beneath a streetlamp. Zach was inside, looking at her. Her heart raced, and she couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Why is

and gazed out of the window. The journey passed in silence, but she noticed

time was past six, and the

that?” “Did I say something wrong? Are you enjoying toying with Ethan’s

Madelyn shot him an angry look. “My relationship with

if she had to compare, Forrest was better than Zach in many ways. She thought,’ Mind your own business. You’re trying to secure a marriage alliance with the Young family, but

family won’t let you two get married.’ She didn’t feel like talking to him, so she leaned over and switched on the car radio to listen to

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