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.”

Agustin replied, then presented a gift card

gesture from me.”

politely declined, “Agustin, I’m not a child anymore. You don’t have to

it,

tone.

the gift. Zach took it from her

silent glance before Zach led Madelyn into the elevator.

unaware of Zach’s growing displeasure until

me? Am I someone to be

his icy tone, showing

gift card, a simple five-dollar card, and ignored Zach’s annoyance.

cold hand in his, trying to warm it, his voice laced with

the gifts

like an elder

friend of Madelyn’s mother and had been a comforting presence during

many stories

he suddenly cornered her against a wall, his gaze.

cornered under Zach’s scrutiny, Madelyn tried

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