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 card to her. “Happy holidays. Here’s

gesture from me.”

declined, “Agustin, I’m not a child anymore.

it, or I’ll be

tone.

accepting the gift. Zach took it from her as the

Agustin shared a brief, silent glance before Zach

the elevator, unaware of Zach’s growing displeasure until he spoke

you introduce me? Am I someone

on Madelyn despite his icy tone,

looked at the gift card, a simple five-dollar card, and

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

gifts I give you?”

like an elder to me,” Madelyn

of Madelyn’s mother and had

many

he suddenly cornered her against a

under Zach’s scrutiny, Madelyn tried to deflect, “You’re being

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