The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

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.”

then presented a gift card to her. “Happy holidays. Here’s

gesture from me.”

I’m not a child anymore. You don’t have

accept it, or I’ll be offended,” Agustin

tone.

the gift. Zach took it from her as the elevator

and Agustin shared a brief, silent glance before Zach led Madelyn into

elevator, unaware of Zach’s growing

cold edge, “Why didn’t you introduce me? Am I

despite his icy tone, showing concern for

looked at the gift card, a simple five-dollar

it,

the gifts I

Zach. He’s like an elder to me,” Madelyn explained.

close friend of Madelyn’s mother and had been

many stories with

and Madelyn reached the parking lot, he suddenly cornered her against a wall, his gaze. intense. He asked, “What should you call me, Madelyn?

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