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.”

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

gesture from me.”

child anymore. You

my eyes, you’ll always be a child. Please accept it, or I’ll be offended,” Agustin insisted

tone.

gift. Zach took it from her as the elevator doors opened.

a brief, silent glance before Zach led Madelyn into

elevator, unaware of Zach’s

you introduce me?

suit jacket on Madelyn despite his icy tone,

card, a simple five-dollar card,

trying to warm it, his

gifts I give you?”

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

of Madelyn’s mother and

stays, sharing many stories with

cornered her against a wall,

cornered under Zach’s scrutiny, Madelyn tried to deflect, “You’re being unreasonable!”

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