The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 46

As Zach strolled off, Madelyn remained rooted in place before the bus stop sign. Clad in her Ventrocloud High School uniform, she proudly sported the emblem of a knight on a horse shooting an arrow, emblazoned across her chest.

Standing amidst the bustling street, anyone observant enough could easily identify her as a student of Ventrocloud High School. Coupled with her remarkable beauty, it was inevitable to avoid drawing the attention of unsavory characters.

At that moment, three thugs approached. It was still the year 2000, and surveillance cameras. weren’t yet widespread in Venturia’s streets. In fact, the technology of that time paled in comparison to what we have today. So, if anything were to happen, it would be challenging to find evidence. Even if the culprits managed to escape and hide, tracking them down would be truly arduous.

Seeing the three thugs getting closer, Madelyn lowered her head, hoping they wouldn’t come any closer. However, unfortunate circumstances sometimes strike regardless of the day.

“Hey there, beautiful, where are you headed? Need a ride?” one of the thugs jeered.

“I never would’ve guessed you were a Ventrocloud High School student. I’ve heard that the kids who go there are either loaded or from wealthy families. Do you have any spare cash for me, sweetheart?” another one sneered.

no means. of escape. Onlookers simply turned a blind eye, avoiding any

Madelyn instinctively took a few cautious steps backward, her trembling hands reaching into her backpack. She retrieved a black purse, but before she could even open it, one of the thugs snatched it from her grasp. His eyes gleamed with delight as he laid eyes. on the bills nestled within. “Didn’t expect you to be carrying

holding up the card. Hist expression subtly shifted as he read the name, and the trio exchanged a

in their eyes, one of them spoke, his hand inching toward Madelyn. ” School lets out so early. How about you join us for

That way, our little affair won’t be exposed,” she murmured, leaning in closer and linking her arm intimately with Zach’s. She couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy as she gazed at Madelyn’s beautiful face and

aren’t you afraid for your own safety?” Zach’s

chillingly intense.

red manicured hand glided across his solid chest as she spoke. “Well, then! Let’s face death together, like Romeo and Juliet. It wouldn’t be so terrible.

with impatience. “Do you truly believe Hayson wouldn’t uncover your infidelity? Jasmine,

can he possibly do, even if I push it too far? I have

I am a businessman motivated solely by self-interest. Don’t attempt to test your significance in my heart.” He reached out and pinched Jasmine’s cheek, a smug smirk playing on his

eyes, there existed only two categories of individuals: pawns to be exploited and friends who could provide him with advantages. Women were nothing more

in Jasmine’s eyes gradually faded, her lips still curved in a smile, but her gaze turned icy. “We’ve known each other