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.

herself with no means. of escape. Onlookers simply turned

open it, one of the thugs snatched it from her grasp. His eyes gleamed with delight as

up the card. Hist expression subtly shifted as he

” School lets out so early. How about you join us

calmly observed the unfolding scene. “Darling, aren’t you going to rescue her? Or perhaps it’s better if you don’t. That way, our little affair won’t be exposed,”

your own safety?” Zach’s eyes grew cold, his

chillingly intense.

glided across his solid chest as

truly believe Hayson wouldn’t uncover your infidelity? Jasmine, be

he possibly do, even if I push it too far? I have you. You’ll protect me, won’t you,

would affect me in any way? If Hayson discovers the truth, do you think he’d want you dead or me? I am a businessman motivated solely by self-interest. Don’t attempt to test your

friends who could provide him with advantages. Women were nothing

curved in a smile, but her gaze turned icy. “We’ve known each other for a decade, and I can’t

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