Chapter 902

Rapid footsteps approached the door, followed by a sharp knock. “Mr. Jardin,” called a voice from

the other side.

Zach turned from peering at the door to Madelyn, noting her swollen red eyes and the tear tracks on her face. He softly brushed away her tears with his thumb. “I’ve got some things to take care of, but I’ll be back soon,” he assured her with a gentle tone.

Zach stood up, and Madelyn, looking mad, chucked a pillow at him. He did not even flinch. Picking up the pillow, he put it back behind her.

“I’ll never marry you!” Madelyn snapped, her eyes fiery.

Zach smoothed her hair gently, “Hey, just be good, okay?”

Zach exited the room and closed the door behind him. As he walked, he heard sounds echoing–a sign the hallway was not soundproof. Upon going one floor down, he asked his bodyguard, “What’s

the situation?”

Speaking softly, the bodyguard replied, “We caught a paparazzi snapping photos.”

The warmth in Zach’s eyes turned to ice, “Where is he?”

“He’s detained in the lobby, waiting for your instructions.”

A reporter was sprawled on the ground in the lobby, his pricey camera lying nearby.

said in a strong voice, “Let me go! I’ve done nothing wrong. Just so you know, my friend has already called the

of here, I’m going

“Go ahead and try

eye of the paparazzi. Known for his dramatic climb from a foster child

Jardin,” Patrick stuttered in haste.

of you,

from the bodyguard. He sat with an ease that belied

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thought Zach was just a tough CEO who had muscled his way to the top, no big deal. However, once he actually met Zach, Patrick regretted ever messing

went through the photos on the camera,

away with just a warning.

edge, “Break his

bodyguard gave a grave

face turned white as he stammered, “W-Wait, please. This is a mistake. The cops are on

their way!”

Patrick a stern look, “Start talking now, or you’re in

Three,

“Okay, okay! It’s on me,” he admitted, fear

overtaking him.

Zach’s silent signal, the bodyguard allowed Patrick to stand up. Quickly, Patrick’s gaze shifted to the door, and he made a break for it. He had not gotten far when an ashtray

Zach snapped with a hard gaze,

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