Chapter 727

All eyes were on Madelyn as she made her faltering exit. No one had expected her to unravel so swiftly. If it were not for Zach shielding her, she might not have made it out at all.

Zach stubbed out his cigarette in frustration. Only when Madelyn’s silhouette disappeared down the corridor did he rise from his seat. He remarked, “I see you haven’t lost your fire, Frida Young.”

Striding forward, Zach stood before Frida, his dark shadow casting an oppressive pressure over her. “You appear to forget that I’m the one holding all the cards,” he warned. “Every word that escapes your lips jeopardizes Ethan. If something happens to him, don’t think you can blame me.”

Frida’s eyes narrowed into a glare. “You wouldn’t dare!”

Zach retorted, his eyes as chilling as a predator’s, “Why wouldn’t I? Maybe you’ll find a body at the Young residence doorstep tomorrow. How would that be?” His menacing presence filled the air.

part of our family now. Would you really side against us

to stay safe, offer the Arnold residence as a trade. You have three days to consider it. I keep my word. I expect a satisfactory answer from you. If all you have is an apology, it won’t suffice. Otherwise… your son might not live to see another day.”

was staggering, was steadied by Yvonne. “Zach, she’s my mom, your mother–in–law! How can you speak

the dinner table sat there, untouched and now cold. All that remained in Madelyn’s

Zach entered his room, Giovanna

eyes fell on the closed bathroom door. “Go outside.”

to leave quietly, shutting the door behind her. She had been genuinely scared earlier. She had seen Madelyn lose a lot of blood and rush into the bathroom, not coming out since. Respecting Madelyn’s wishes to keep it a secret, Giovanna had

knocked on the bathroom door, hearing the sound of a

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