Seeing them studying so diligently, Rosario did not disturb them.At six-thirty in the evening, Jadie finally put her pen down and closed her book. She said, "Madelyn, Is... Mr. Jent pressuring you? Your family is well-off. You don't really need to work this hard."Madelyn's thoughts were interrupted. She stopped writing, "It's got nothing to do with my father. I set high standards for myself and try to work harder."She did not want to stop studying, wanting to avoid becoming ignorant and resorting to buying her qualifications with money like in her past life. She aimed to be independent like Cecilia so she would be able to support herself even after leaving the Jent family."I see! That's true. It's very stressful to be in Class One. Just remember not to push yourself too hard. I'll go and eat now. Don't stay here too long doing homework."Madelyn nodded.Not long after Jadie left the room, Madelyn finished the remaining half of the workbook and went out.Most of the dishes th

Forrest ignored her and sat down near the door with his legs crossed. He was holding his phone and chatting with someone.Madelyn then remembered what Alex had told her that day. Until now, she still found it hard to believe that he was the person who had risked his own life to save her.At that time, it had been raining heavily, with turbulent waves. She had fallen unconscious after jumping into the sea, and all she remembered was seeing a blurry face. She had thought that person was Zach...She had assumed that it was Zach who had saved her. because she was more useful to Zach alive. She had not even considered anyone else.After all, who would risk their life for someone unimportant to them?If she ended up dead, Zach would not be able to face Hayson.There were only four stops before arriving at the school. Soon, the bus was full of people, most of whom were white-collar workers rushing to work.Madelyn saw an old lady get onto the bus. All the seats were already occupied. S

The library closed at ten every night.Madelyn arrived at the library at seven o'clock in the evening, and there were still a few people inside.She sat in her usual spot near the window and opened her workbook.Eventually, the lights in the library went off one by one. The librarian approached her and said, "Hey, the library's closing now."Madelyn was not surprised that Forrest did not come.Only after leaving the school did she remember that her home was under renovation. Her maids and driver were all not at home and the last bus had already left.So, Madelyn could only take a taxi back to the apartment.She only arrived at the apartment close to eleven at night.When she raised her head to look, the lights on the twelfth floor were all switched off. She thought all of them were probably sleeping.Madelyn then took the elevator. When she entered the door lock code, it showed it was incorrect. She tried three times, and it was still wrong.She thought, 'Why is it incorrect?

Suddenly, Madelyn's wrist was grabbed firmly. She lost her balance and almost fell.Zach violently dragged her into the study and closed the door, locking it from the outside.Rosario hurriedly rushed over and said, "Mr. Jardin, what are you doing?"Madelyn pounded on the door, "What are you doing?! Let me out. Zach, you jerk. Who do you think you are to lock me up?!"Zach removed the key after he locked the door. His face was stone-cold as he told Rosario, "Don't bring her any food without my permission."He turned back towards Madelyn and said, "You can come out once you've realized your mistake! Let's see if I have to power to control you or not, like you said!"Jadie was awakened by the noise outside. She leaned toward the door and listened. She thought, 'Is Zach arguing with Madelyn?'Jadie came out of her room at seven-thirty in the morning and sat down to have her breakfast. The atmosphere in the living room was tense. Jadie, who was eating the pancakes, lifted her head,

"You're...my brother..."Madelyn relented and gave in.'So what if I admit he's my brother? Are we going to pretend he never hurt me? Zach... What're you trying to do?!' she thought.Zach chuckled.'She knows she's asking for trouble by resisting me, so why does she never listen and keep acting defiant like this? She's always making me take drastic action.'He said menacingly, "Don't ever talk about those things again. I won't deny they happened, but... I don't like hearing about them! Understood?"Madelyn was silent.Zach gripped her chin and forced her to lift her head, "Speak!"Madelyn did not plan on giving in.'If we don't get this over with, things will just remain the same in the future,' she thought to herself."Zach... I'm only reminding you, but isn't your true goal to ruin my life? Right now, all you're doing is behaving inappropriately toward an eighteen-year-old student."Suddenly, Madelyn chuckled. With an icy and hateful gaze, she continued, "Zach, you didn't