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 to her. “Happy

gesture from me.”

a child anymore.

a child. Please accept it, or I’ll be offended,” Agustin insisted with

tone.

the gift. Zach took it from her as the elevator

a brief, silent glance before

elevator, unaware

a cold edge, “Why didn’t you introduce me? Am I someone to be ashamed

despite his icy

gift card, a simple five-dollar card, and ignored

her cold hand in his, trying to warm it, his voice laced with frustration. “Why

the gifts I give you?”

like an elder to me,” Madelyn

close friend of Madelyn’s mother and had

many

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

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

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