Chapter 423

Madelyn quickly ended the call and spotted a familiar group of people approaching her. Among them were several individuals she recognized as Fred’s henchmen.

Without wasting any time, Madelyn swiftly pulled down the storefront shutter, recalling that there was a back door. She knew she had to get out of there.

As she made her way to the back exit, she desperately dialed the Arnold family driver’s number. But her phone abruptly shut down due to a depleted battery.

Madelyn’s mind raced with questions. ‘Why is Zach here?’ she wondered. ‘If he’s after me, is he planning to silence me?’

her. In the moonlight, Fred’s menacing scar across his eye seemed even more ominous. He spoke sternly, “Ms. Jent, Mr. Jardin is deeply concerned for your safety out here alone, so he has sent us to ensure your protection. Please, come with

with them might be the riskiest choice.’ Acting swiftly, she tried to close the door, but Fred’s foot blocked it from shutting completely. Moments later, he forcefully kicked the door open, his expression growing more menacing. “If you won’t accept the offer, you’ll face the consequences.

asked, “Wh-What do you

from you.” Madelyn found herself in front of a shabby apartment door. ‘Isn’t this the place Rosario used to rent?’ Memories flooded

for her to enter. “Ms.

lit, casting eerie shadows that obscured her vision. Yet, an overwhelming sense of dread filled

flee, but Fred, seemingly anticipating her actions, grabbed the back of her

bent down slightly, offering a hand toward

his hand casually, his gaze never leaving her. “Am I

got up, keeping a safe distance between them. Her eyes darted to the bed, where she noticed several sets of

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