Madelyn was about to stand up and head back to her room when Zach stopped her. "Finish your meal, then you can go upstairs."

Madelyn sensed Zach's piercing gaze and did not dare utter a word. She sat back down.

Zach lit a cigarette, leaned back in his chair, and said, "It's quite audacious of you, Frida Young, to show up here and demand an explanation from me. You had it all planned out, huh? Sending someone out of the country under the radar. Clever move."

Frida snapped, "If you knew, why wait until today to act? You kidnapped my son and ruined my daughter's reputation. Zach, you are truly your father's son—a loyal lapdog. Don't forget who supported you from behind the scenes. Do you really think you would have reached this position without the Young family?"

Zach flicked his cigarette ash and said, "Supported me? Let's not kid ourselves. Whether it's the marriage or the shares that Jardin Corporation gave to YTCorp, it was all just business. You and I both know that. But you shou