However, as Leyton delved deeper, the complexity of the situation began to unfold, and the disparity between the Madelyn in the past and the girl he was investigating was jarring. ‘Despite everything, she betrayed Mr. Arnold by having affair with Zach Jardin, and all seemingly to profit Azure Corporation,’ he ruminated.

But the more he thought about it, the more Leyton found the timing suspicious. ‘Right before the engagement? All these revelations? It’s too convenient, isn’t it?’

From his research, Leyton had in his possession solid proof of Madelyn’s communications and liaison with Zach. Each piece was solid enough to have Madelyn condemned, yet Leyton couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off, even though he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

The very idea that Zach, heir to Hayson and trained by such a cunning man, would leave incriminating photos so easily accessible was puzzling. ‘It’s too easy. Why were these image files. unprotected. What’s even stranger is that the inbox contains only these photos, without any other correspondences or documents…’

The Jent family had skillfully evaded the police’s covert scrutiny into their illicit endeavors for two decades. To Leyton, unearthing these photos without much effort was almost too good to be true.

driving while unwell and made his way back to

darted to the door, eyes widening at the ruined

recognized

and found the familiar car, now wrecked. Ethan stumbled out of it, his clothes disheveled, his face a patchwork of bruises

voice was a sharp rebuke. Ethan walked into the foyer and saw Madelyn on one

him nearly trip over his own feet, she swiftly stepped forward to steady him.” Ethan,” she began, her voice tinged with concern, “driving under

this time? Aren’t you tired?” said Ethan. He then glanced at the servants in

the hallway railing, his steps unsteady, and he swayed as he went upstairs. Madelyn was worried. She had the servant make some ginger

started drinking straight from it. Madelyn reached out to stop him.” Don’t drink anymore.

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