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?”

aside. “Heard you’re out of the game,” Fred said. Just as he was about to enter, Zach stopped him at the door.

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

you got money,

“Having money does make a difference.

brought 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

you left your business for a woman. She’s your enemy’s daughter, right?”

said firmly, “Enough.”

I miss the old you.” They had always been alike. For them,

usually preferring liquor, looked at the coffee thoughtfully. After taking a sip, he said, “It’s been ages since I had coffee like this.” Shifting the topic, he continued, “I’ve got a shipment worth

shook his head, “I’ve left that

jarring and chilling, “Turning down all that money? What if I offer you

replied, “No thanks.”

for so long, and now Zach had

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

“Did Mrs. Jardin ask

maid nodded, “Yes,

said, “Let

maid replied and opened the

the car in the yard. As the maid

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