In the Jent residence’s study, Hayson hung up the phone and stared deeply at Zach. “How did you find out about Ethan Arnold wanting to postpone the engagement?”

As Hayson delegated more and more responsibilities to Zach, he had come to realize that Zach’s mind was especially shrewd. Zach was no longer the easily manipulated child he once was.

“The success of Madelyn marrying into the Arnold family also affects our company’s interests. For Father’s sake, I naturally have to pay close attention to Madelyn’s affairs,” Zach replied.

Hayson was pleased with this response and had nothing more to say. “I’m glad you’re thinking about the company. It shows that over the years, you’ve come to accept me as your father.”

A hint of something inscrutable flashed in Zach’s eyes, gone almost as soon as it appeared, too quick for Hayson to notice. Hayson looked at him. “Have you planted someone on the Arnold family’s side?”

Zach nodded. “I placed someone there shortly after Ethan took over the company. One reason was to monitor his every move, and the other was to be informed promptly if anything unexpected happened between him and Madelyn.”

what he considered an unexpected turn of events. Hayson patted Zach on the shoulder. ” You’ve never given me a reason to doubt you. All these years, my faith in you

small, appreciative smile formed on Zach’s

the Arnold residence, Ethan’s patience had worn thin. The dishes the servant had presented were scattered and

scene, Madelyn gently helped

on Mr. Arnold. He’s returned home like this night after night, neglecting meals and opting for alcohol instead. If he persists

her concern. Thank you for letting me know. Prepare another meal, and I’ll ensure he receives it.” She gazed toward Ethan’s room, her heart heavy with worry. The toll of consecutive nights like these was undeniable, and no matter how resilient Ethan was, this self-destructive path

different servant approached, bearing an envelope. “Miss Jent, you might want to see this,” he said,

him. You can go about

envelope to him, a photo slipped out of an unsealed part of the envelope. She picked it up and, upon seeing the image, her

bed. ‘It’s him again!’ Madelyn could only think of

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