Chapter 540
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 540 In the Jent residenceâs study, Hayson hung up the phone and stared deeply at Zach. âHow did you find out about Ethan Arnold wanting to postpone the engagement?â
As Hayson delegated more and more responsibilities to Zach, he had come to realize that Zachâs mind was especially shrewd. Zach was no longer the easily manipulated child he once was.
âThe success of Madelyn marrying into the Arnold family also affects our companyâs interests. For Fatherâs sake, I naturally have to pay close attention to Madelynâs affairs,â Zach replied.
Hayson was pleased with this response and had nothing more to say. âIâm glad youâre thinking about the company. It shows that over the years, youâve come to accept me as your father.â
A hint of something inscrutable flashed in Zachâs eyes, gone almost as soon as it appeared, too quick for Hayson to notice. Hayson looked at him. âHave you planted someone on the Arnold familyâs side?â
Zach nodded. âI placed someone there shortly after Ethan took over the company. One reason was to monitor his every move, and the other was to be informed promptly if anything unexpected happened between him and Madelyn.â
The sudden appearance of Donna Jolie was indeed what he considered an unexpected turn of events.
Hayson patted Zach on the shoulder. â Youâve never given me a reason to doubt you. All these years, my faith in you has remained unshaken.â
A small, appreciative smile formed on Zachâs lips. âIâm doing it for Father.â
At the Arnold residence, Ethanâs patience had worn thin. The dishes the servant had presented were scattered and discarded. The poor servant also bore the brunt of Ethanâs temper.
Rushing to the scene, Madelyn gently helped the servant up. âAre you alright?
The servant nodded, trembling with fear. ââ¦Miss Jent, please go check on Mr. Arnold. Heâs returned home like this night after night, neglecting meals and opting for alcohol instead. If he persists in this state, I fear for his well- being.â
Madelynâs eyes reflected her concern. Thank you for letting me know. Prepare another meal, and Iâll ensure he receives it.â She gazed toward Ethanâs room, her heart heavy with worry. The toll of consecutive nights like these was undeniable, and no matter how resilient Ethan was, this self-
destructive path had its limits.
A different servant approached, bearing an envelope. âMiss Jent, you might want to see this,â he said, offering the sealed paper. âIt was discovered in Mr. Arnoldâs vehicle.â
Madelyn took it. âI will pass it on to him. You can go about your tasks; Iâll handle this.â
The servant was eager to leave. As Madelyn prepared to return the envelope to him, a photo slipped out of an unsealed part of the envelope. She picked it up and, upon seeing the image, her heart trembled.
The person in the photo was utterly repulsive, striking provocative poses on a bed. âItâs him again!â
Madelyn could only think of Zach, no one else. Her hand holding the envelope trembled.
âDoes he want to destroy everything I have so eagerly?â Madelynâs nose tingled, and her throat ached, making it hard for her to say a word.
However, Madelyn didnât recall ever taking such photos. If these were screenshots from video footage, they wouldnât show her in these positions.
Madelyn examined them closely and realized something was amiss. She thought, âCould these photos be fake? Is Ethan so angry because of these?â
She stood before Ethanâs bedroom door for a moment, indecisive. Then, taking a deep breath, she gently pushed the door open. It emitted a soft creak, but Ethan, deep in conversation, seemed not to notice.
On the other end of a hands-free call, a voice relayed, ââ¦Mr. Arnold, your travel arrangements to Avalon are confirmed. However, the upcoming flights are all booked to capacity. The earliest we could get you a seat is a week from now.â
âOkay!â