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?”

eyes met Zach’s as he approached, and the maid quickly stepped aside. “Heard you’re out of the game,” Fred said. Just

Zach said, glancing at the rug by the entrance. He was not sure Fred could cover the cost if

that you got money, you think you’re

“Having money does

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 living

you already get 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

firmly, “Enough.”

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

thoughtfully. After taking a sip, he said, “It’s been ages since I had coffee like this.” Shifting the topic, he continued,

head, “I’ve

laughter echoed in the room, a sound both jarring and chilling, “Turning down all that money? What if I offer you a better cut, given our history?”

replied, “No

partners for so long, and now Zach had changed, all because of

men looked toward the entrance. The maid quickly said, “It’s Ms. Harper. She brought the

asked, “Did Mrs. Jardin ask her to come?”

nodded, “Yes,

said, “Let her

and opened the door for

car in the yard. As the maid opened the