Suddenly, Madelyn's wrist was grabbed firmly. She lost her balance and almost fell.

Zach violently dragged her into the study and closed the door, locking it from the outside.

Rosario hurriedly rushed over and said, "Mr. Jardin, what are you doing?"

Madelyn pounded on the door, "What are you doing?! Let me out. Zach, you jerk. Who do you think you are to lock me up?!"

Zach removed the key after he locked the door. His face was stone-cold as he told Rosario, "Don't bring her any food without my permission."

He turned back towards Madelyn and said, "You can come out once you've realized your mistake! Let's see if I have to power to control you or not, like you said!"

Jadie was awakened by the noise outside. She leaned toward the door and listened. She thought, 'Is Zach arguing with Madelyn?'

Jadie came out of her room at seven-thirty in the morning and sat down to have her breakfast. The atmosphere in the living room was tense. Jadie, who was eating the pancakes, lifted her head,