The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 28

Jadie waited for a moment before she spotted Zach emerging from the study. Swiftly, she moved toward him. “Zach, what’s wrong? You look upset. Did he… give you a hard time?”

Zach, with a blazer draped over his arm, was visibly troubled. But upon catching sight of her, his expression softened slightly. “It’s nothing. Let’s head back.”

Seated in the car, Zach’s grip on the steering wheel tightened as he replayed the conversation from the study, his gaze sharp and determined.

“This is an invitation to a charity gala happening next week. I’ll send someone to assist you. You know what to do.”

Zach accepted the invitation. “Is Father trying to ally with the Young family?”

“No, it’s a bid for a strategic marriage between our families. You’re not getting any younger, Zach. It’s about time you settle down. Currently, the Young family seems like

“I understand. I won’t disappoint Father.” For some reason, Zach pulled over.

Jadie turned to him. “Zach, what’s

your

best bet.”

for years, there had always been a chasm between them, a line neither had dared to cross even

into his arms, her head tilted. back to rest on his shoulder as her

was only after a while that Zach let her go. “Jadie, I’ve got some things to deal with soon. I need you to stay on campus

disappointment washed over her. Her heart felt heavy in her chest. “Did

been great. Just give me some more

hiding his emotions, which made him appear cold. Staring into his intense gaze, Jadie’s heartbeat picked up pace, and she lowered her

understand. I’ll do as you

smile tugged at Zach’s lips. “I’ll pick

Jadie nodded. “Alright.”

back to the office, where Kevin Harrison was waiting to debrief him on the upcoming arrangements. Kevin, Zach’s right–hand man, presented several documents for him to sign. Wearing a sleek black vest and gold–rimmed glasses, Zach exuded a commanding air of self–discipline. He meticulously reviewed the departmental reports and upcoming project proposals. Outside the window, the sky had faded to darkness. His phone, placed on the desk, buzzed to

is Zach Jardin speaking.