Chapter 658

• That’s why he stayed so calm—no wasted expression, no extra words—just wanting to keep things the way they were, each minding their own business.
• Bertram let out a sigh and pulled a signed blank check from his pocket. “Zachary, all these years, I’ve failed you. I didn’t do what a father should. I’m not asking you to acknowledge me. This is a small compensation. Please take it.”
• “No need.” Zachary looked at the man in front of him, cool as ice. “If Mr. Hoffman really wants to make amends, stay away from me. Let’s live our separate lives.”