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.”

turn of events. Hayson patted Zach on the shoulder. ” You’ve never given me a reason to doubt you. All these years, my

formed on Zach’s

patience had worn thin. The dishes the servant had presented

the scene, Madelyn gently helped the

on Mr. Arnold. He’s returned home like this night after night, neglecting meals and

toward Ethan’s room, her heart heavy with worry. The toll

servant approached, bearing an envelope. “Miss Jent, you might want to see

took it. “I will pass it on to him. You can

As Madelyn prepared to return the envelope to him, a photo slipped out of an unsealed part of the envelope. She picked it up

was utterly repulsive, striking provocative poses on a bed. ‘It’s him again!’ Madelyn could

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