Chapter 530

Yvonne was baffled by her own feelings: she had fallen for a much older man despite her status and countless options. Men were falling head over heels to be with her, but Zach had captured her heart like no other. For the first time, she had experienced the pain of rejection. When not around him, her mind was filled with thoughts of him. If she did not keep herself busy, he became all she could focus on. She had hoped she could move on.

‘Is he into Jadie or Madelyn? Madelyn’s set to marry my older brother. If he’s really interested in Jadie… But what about the way he gazes at Madelyn? He doesn’t look at Jadie like that. Maybe Zach sees Jadie as just family. If Madelyn goes through with the wedding, I might still stand a chance. The Arnold family’s influence far outweighs Zach’s. No matter Mom’s opinion, I have a way of making things happen.’

At Arnold Corporation, Leyton debated sharing crucial news with Ethan, worried Ethan might be too soft- hearted. ‘With Madelyn’s engagement ceremony just around the corner, we can’t give Donna another chance to drive a wedge between them.’

Ultimately, Leyton chose to stay silent. If it meant safeguarding the corporation’s future, he was ready to shoulder any consequences.

Leyton knocked and then entered the office, carrying a prepared thousand- word document. Inside, he saw Ethan in a blue shirt and black dress pants, standing by the expansive window with one hand in his pocket.

With a stern look, Ethan said into the phone, …What kind of game are you trying to play this time?”

“Mr. Arnold?” an unfamiliar voice asked. Ethan’s eyebrows came together in confusion. “Who are you?”

The voice answered, “I’m Officer Hoover from the Ventropolis Police Department. Donna Jolie, from the Ventropolis Seventh Mental Hospital, hurt someone there. We were chasing her when a big truck hit her car, and it went off a cliff. We found her phone, and it was connected to your call.”

Ethan was taken aback. Just five minutes ago, he received a mysterious call. It was Donna. “Congrats on your engagement! Soon, you’ll have the whole package: a wife, kids, and a perfect family. I know you’ll be an awesome dad. Ethan, for the past ten years, I’ve always remembered you. I love you more than anything, even if it means risking my life. Remember, you’re all I’ve got. If something happens to me, would you still think of me?”

After she had spoken, Ethan had heard a sudden loud noise. He did not hear Donna again, only a stranger telling him about the crash. Leyton asked, “Mr. Arnold?”

Ethan quickly said, “I need to step out. You handle the meeting and update me afterward.” Leyton had caught bits of Ethan’s earlier conversation and knew Donna was stirring up trouble.

“You can’t go chasing after her again,” Leyton cautioned. “Think about what it would mean for Ms.

Jent.”