Yvonne was baffled by her own feelings: she had fallen for a much older man despite her status and countless options. Men were falling head over heels to be with her, but Zach had captured her heart like no other. For the first time, she had experienced the pain of rejection. When not around him, her mind was filled with thoughts of him. If she did not keep herself busy, he became all she could focus on. She had hoped she could move on.

‘Is he into Jadie or Madelyn? Madelyn’s set to marry my older brother. If he’s really interested in Jadie… But what about the way he gazes at Madelyn? He doesn’t look at Jadie like that. Maybe Zach sees Jadie as just family. If Madelyn goes through with the wedding, I might still stand a chance. The Arnold family’s influence far outweighs Zach’s. No matter Mom’s opinion, I have a way of making things happen.’

At Arnold Corporation, Leyton debated sharing crucial news with Ethan, worried Ethan might be too soft- hearted. ‘With Madelyn’s engagement ceremony just around the corner, we can’t give Donna another chance to drive a wedge between them.’

Ultimately, Leyton chose to stay silent. If it meant safeguarding the corporation’s future, he was ready to shoulder any consequences.

then entered the office, carrying a prepared thousand- word document. Inside, he saw Ethan in a blue shirt and black dress pants, standing by the expansive window with one hand in

the phone, …What kind of game are you trying

asked. Ethan’s eyebrows came together in confusion. “Who

hurt someone there. We were chasing her when a big truck hit her car, and it went off a cliff. We found her phone, and

aback. Just five minutes ago, he received a mysterious call. It was Donna. “Congrats on your engagement! Soon, you’ll have the whole package: a wife, kids, and a perfect family. I know you’ll be an awesome dad. Ethan, for the past ten years, I’ve always remembered you. I love you

noise. He did not hear Donna again, only a stranger telling him about

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