The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 935

Zach retrieved the ring from his suit pocket and tried to place it on Madelyn's finger once more. Madelyn reacted as if she had seen something terrifying, desperately trying to pull her hand away. However, Zach's firm grip prevented her from succeeding.

"This is the third and final time," Zach warned sternly. "Do not remove it again, or you'll be in trouble."

"What else can you do besides threatening me?" Madelyn retorted.

Zach did not release Madelyn's hand after putting the ring on her finger. He said, "I just want you to be good. I'll be busy for a while, but I expect you to accompany me to the company's annual meeting as the future Mrs. Jardin."

Madelyn felt sweaty and anxious at Zach's words. She said, "You're crazy! Let Cecilia accompany you, not me!"

Madelyn had rarely appeared in the media. Even when her family was still influential, her father, Hayson, had protected her well by keeping her away from media scrutiny. She had her fair share of teenage rebellions. However, despite the occasional leaked photos of her at nightclubs, Hayson always managed to take care of it. But being asked to attend an event under such circumstances is something she could not do.

'Zach never acknowledged me publicly in the previous life, so why now...' Madelyn thought.

"There's nothing to be afraid of. Just stay by my side, and no one will bother you. Not even the media," Zach reassured Madelyn.

"I said I won't go. Can't you understand?!" Madelyn exclaimed in a sudden outburst of panic. As she tried to pull her hand away, her ring scratched his palm, drawing a bit of blood.

Zach clenched his fist on his knee, repressing his discomfort. He tried to persuade her, "The annual meeting will be a quick one. I just want to introduce you."

"I won't go," Madelyn said with finality.

Even with her refusal, Madelyn knew Zach had hundreds of ways to make her attend. There was no escape.