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.”

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

gesture from me.”

child anymore. You don’t have to do this.”

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

tone.

Madelyn said, accepting the gift. Zach took it from her

shared a brief, silent glance before Zach led Madelyn into

the gift card in the elevator, unaware of Zach’s

me? Am I someone

the suit jacket on Madelyn despite his icy tone, showing concern

looked at the gift card, a simple five-dollar

warm it, his voice laced with frustration. “Why aren’t

gifts I

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

of Madelyn’s mother and had been a comforting

sharing many stories with her.

cornered her against a wall, his gaze. intense.

scrutiny, Madelyn tried to deflect, “You’re

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