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.

your

best bet.”

off guard. Though they had been together for years, there had always been a chasm between them, a line neither had dared

rest on his shoulder as her hands

that Zach let her go. “Jadie, I’ve got some things

taken aback by his request. A wave of disappointment washed over

hair with a gentle hand. “No, you’ve been great. Just give me

always been reserved, hiding his emotions, which made him appear cold. Staring into

understand. I’ll do

hint of a smile tugged at Zach’s lips. “I’ll pick you

Jadie nodded. “Alright.”

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

is Zach Jardin speaking. Who is

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