He knew their family hadn’t treated Madisyn well, but they had still raised her.


    Despite this, Madisyn showed nopassion for their current problems.


    What an ungrateful person Madisyn was, Jeffry silently grumbled.


    But then, anxiety started creeping in, as he was about to meet Jared.


    Once they reached the top floor, they found the door to Jared’s office opened, revealing a spacious room bathed in natural light.


    As soon as Jeffryid eyes on Jared, he quickly masked his unease with a ttering smile.


    “Mr.


    Cooper, it’s been a long time!”


    Jared looked at him, his expression remaining t and unreadable.


    “Hello,” he greeted curtly before his eyes shifted toward Madisyn.


    Instantly, his demeanor softened, a faint smile tugging at his lips.


    “Bo… Madisyn, please, have a seat.


    ”


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    Madisyn gave a polite nod and gracefully settled onto the plush sofa, crossing her legs elegantly as she made herselffortable.


    Jeffry couldn’t quite figure out the nature of Madisyn’s rtionship with Jared, but he pushed that thought aside.


    He had more urgent matters to focus on.


    “Mr.


    Cooper, we’ve brought some local specialties from Gemond for you.


    I hope you like them,” he said as Jenna handed over a gift box.


    She shed Jared a flirtatious look and yed with her hair, hoping to catch his interest.


    Jared was more handsome than she had expected, and a little interest from him could secure the future of the Chapman Group.


    Jared nced at the gift.


    “You brought a gift? I appreciate it, but I’ve got everything I need.


    Perhaps you should take it back.


    ” His polite refusal hinted at his disinterest in further cooperation.


    Jeffry’s heart sank, but he maintained his smile.


    “To be honest, Mr.


    Cooper, we’re here today because we really need your help.


    ”novelbin


    “Go ahead,” Jared said calmly.


    “Our Chapman Group is barely hanging on; we’re on the brink of copse, Mr.


    Cooper,” Jeffry admitted, his voice tinged with desperation.


    “Given our history, could you lend us a hand?”


    Beside him, Jenna looked at Jared with eyes full of hope-he was theirst hope.


    Jared paused, his eyes shifting to Madisyn, a move that unsettled both Jeffry and Jenna.


    After a tense moment, Jared finally responded, “Sorry, but we won’t be working together anymore.


    ”


    Jeffry’s legs almost gave out under him, but he steadied himself enough to ask, “Could you tell me why, Mr.


    Cooper? We had such a productive coboration previously.


    Why end it so abruptly?”


    “You’re not a good fit,” Jared stated simply.


    “What do you mean by that?” Jeffry pressed, seeking rity.


    Jared hesitated, looking thoughtful.