Chapter 1012

After Madelyn left the banquet hall with Zach, she withdrew her hand from his arm. They unexpectedly

came across someone in the elevator.

“Agustin?” Madelyn expressed surprise.

“Madelyn?” Agustin recognized her and then noticed Zach. “And who is this?”

Zach remained silent, his expression unreadable, waiting for Madelyn’s response.

Madelyn did not introduce Zach but instead redirected the conversation. “Agustin, what are you doing

here? Weren’t you in Marisburg?”

“I’ve been dealing with some heart issues, so I came for a checkup. I’m just heading back to my hotel to

rest. How about you? Are you feeling better?” Agustin inquired.

Madelyn nodded, offering a smile. “Much better, thank you.”

good to hear,” Agustin replied, then presented a gift

gesture from me.”

politely declined, “Agustin, I’m not a child anymore. You don’t have to do this.”

child. Please accept it, or I’ll be offended,” Agustin

tone.

accepting the gift. Zach took it from her as the elevator

shared a brief, silent glance before Zach

card in the elevator, unaware of Zach’s growing displeasure

you introduce me? Am I someone to be ashamed of?”

on Madelyn despite his icy tone, showing concern for her

simple five-dollar card,

her cold hand in his, trying to warm it, his

with the gifts

an elder to me,” Madelyn

and had been a comforting presence during Madelyn’s

many stories with her.

Madelyn reached the parking lot, he suddenly cornered her against a wall,

cornered under Zach’s scrutiny, Madelyn tried to

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