Kevin was taken aback by the transformation in Zach since the accident that befell Madelyn.

Two hours later, Kevin walked into Madelyn's room with a file bag in hand and said, "Sir, I've brought everything you requested."

Zach, after carefully wiping Madelyn's hands, covered them with a blanket. He said, "From now on, take charge of the company matters. Don't come to me with every little thing—only the major contracts needing my signature. You've been with me long enough; you know what to do."

Kevin eyed Zach, his disbelief clear. "You're walking away from everything? You built it all from nothing." His gaze shifted to Madelyn, still and silent on the bed. "Is this permanent? What if she doesn't wake up?"

"I owe her that much." Zach's voice was gentle, his touch tender on Madelyn's face. "Now, go. Don't disturb her rest any further."

Kevin nodded after a pause. "Understood, sir." He couldn't help but think, 'Mr. Jardin's lost it.'

True to his word, Zach left his empire behind, de