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.”

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

accept it,

tone.

gift. Zach took it from her as the

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

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

“Why didn’t you introduce me? Am

on Madelyn despite his

simple five-dollar card, and

to warm it, his

gifts

an elder

friend of Madelyn’s mother and

sharing many stories with her.

a

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

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