The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 859

“Do you remember him?”

Madelyn asked, “Did I know him before? Or were we supposed to?”

Zach replied, “You don’t need to know him. If you see him, just keep your distance; you don’t want to be on his radar.”

Madelyn tried to recall anything about Fred. After Zach carried her to her room, he told Margaret to keep an eye on her and ensure she did not wander around.

As Zach came downstairs, a black car pulled up outside the Jardin residence. A man stepped out, his scar over one of his eyes giving him an intimidating look. Snowflakes clung to the badge on his shoulder and his tall boots. The maids were hesitant to approach.

“Sir, who are you looking for?”

“I’m looking for the master of the house,” a man who appeared to be a prison officer replied.

Fred gestured for his deputy to step back, “Where’s Zach? I’m a friend of his.”

“Mr. Jardin is-”

Before the maid could finish, Zach interrupted, “Got a lot of free time lately?”

and the maid quickly stepped aside. “Heard you’re out of

shoes before coming in, Zach said, glancing at the rug by the entrance.

that you got money, you

replied, “Having money does make a difference.

a pair of fresh slippers, placing the snow-dusted military boots outside. Not many dared to challenge Fred due to his intimidating presence. The deputy warden quickly switched out Fred’s shoes. Familiar with the strict ambiance of prisons, Fred marveled at the house’s luxury as he stepped into the

the deed to the Arnold residence? I also heard you left your business for a woman. She’s your enemy’s daughter, right?” When Zach stayed silent, Fred felt he had guessed correctly, “I didn’t really see her when we were at Portsmouth Fishing Village. What makes her so special?”

said firmly,

I miss the old you.” They had always been alike. For them, relationships and women were just part of life’s many games.

maid set two cups of coffee before Zach and Fred. Fred, usually preferring liquor, looked at the coffee thoughtfully. After taking a sip, he said, “It’s been

his head, “I’ve

in the room, a sound both jarring and chilling, “Turning down all that money? What if I offer

“No thanks.”

with Zach’s rejection. They had been partners for so long, and now Zach had changed, all because of a woman.

interrupted their thoughts. Both men looked toward the entrance. The maid quickly said, “It’s Ms.

“Did Mrs. Jardin

“Yes, she did.”

said, “Let

maid replied and opened

container, Mya stared nervously at the car in the