Chapter 19 11 Zachary's arrival indeed stirred up a small wave . His actions - booking the top hotel , coming and going in luxury cars , and attempting to poach the core members of Alexander's team with high offers - all exuded an air of overwhelming wealth and determination to win . However , after several days , he still hadn't even caught a glimpse of Braelynn . The expensive gifts and flowers he sent to her apartment were left untouched , piled up next to the trash bin in the hallway . He tried to exert pressure through the senior members of the branch office , only to find that those people had long since been brought to heel by Alexander , or had simply been marginalized and had no say at all . He even tried to run into her at public events , but found that Braelynn's whereabouts were extremely well protected - Alexander's people always managed to keep him away at the first sign of his approach . This feeling of having strength but nowhere to use it , of being completely excluded from her world , made Zachary's anxiety grow with each passing day . He had never suffered such a defeat , nor had he ever so clearly realized that Braelynn was determined to draw a clear line between them . But he was unwilling to accept it . A burning mix of immense regret and an obsession with regaining what he had lost consumed him , making it impossible for him to think rationally . 00 59 Chapter 19 At last , he stopped beating around the bush and drove straight to block the entrance of the dock warehouse project . When he saw Braelynn and Alexander coming out together in a somewhat old pickup truck , Zachary's pupils contracted sharply . 298 ( Vouchers He saw Braelynn dressed simply in work clothes , her hair neatly tied back , turning to say something to Alexander , who was driving , with even a hint of a relaxed smile at the corner of her lips . It was an expression he hadn't seen on her face for a long time . A sharp surge of jealousy and anger instantly overwhelmed his reason . He suddenly flung open his car door and blocked the pickup truck's path . Alexander slammed on the brakes , bringing the vehicle to a halt . His brows furrowed instantly , his gaze turned cold , and he instinctively shielded Braelynn with his arm . The smile on Braelynn's face vanished in an instant . Looking at the man haunting her outside the car , all that remained was exhaustion and annoyance . Zachary strode to the passenger window , rapping on the glass , his voice simmering with suppressed fury : " Braelynn ! Get out ! We need to talk ! " Braelynn took a deep breath , rolled down the window , and looked at him with calm , unruffled eyes : " Mr. Fidgett , I don't think there's anything left for us to discuss . Please step aside and don't interfere with our work . " " Mr. Fidgett ? " The title stabbed Zachary like a needle . He shot a sharp look at Alexander in the driver's seat , his tone biting : " Is it because of him ? Braelynn , are you really refusing to even talk to me for the sake of some rude , penniless kid like him ? " At these words , Alexander's eyes turned steely . He pushed open the door , 00:59 Chapter 19 ready to get out . Braelynn held his arm and shook her head at him . She didn't want to make a scene . 11 Vouchers She opened the door herself and got out , standing in front of Zachary , trying her best to remain calm : " Zachary , this has nothing to do with anyone else . What was between us ended long ago . Please leave and stop disturbing my life . " " Ended? Did I say it was over ? " Seeing her calm and distant demeanor , Zachary grew even more panicked , blurting out , " Braelynn , I know I was wrong ! I misunderstood you , I regret it ! Come back with me ! Whatever you want , I'll give it to you ! The Aidley family , the Fidgett family , everything you used to have , I can give you double ! Far more than he ever could ! " He pointed at Alexander in the car , his tone full of contempt and unwillingness . Looking at him , Braelynn suddenly found it a little ridiculous . Even now , he still thought the problem was with a third person . " Zachary , don't you get it yet ? " Her voice was soft , but carried a sense of utter disappointment . " I don't want the title of Mrs. Fidgett , I don't want the protection of the Aidley family , and I certainly don't want the riches you throw at me . I left you because I no longer wanted a relationship filled only with calculation , misunderstanding , and humiliation . " She glanced at Alexander in the car , her eyes softening for a moment : " What I have now may not be much , but every bit of it I earned myself- clean and honest , with a clear conscience . That's what I want . " " So please , go back . Let's not waste each other's time anymore . " 00:59 11 With that , she turned to get back in the car . " Braelynn ! " Zachary suddenly grabbed her wrist with frightening force , his eyes bloodshot , like a trapped beast fighting for its life . " I won't allow it ! I won't let you leave me ! You used to love me ! " " Let her go . " Alexander's icy voice rang out . He had already gotten out of the car , standing beside Braelynn , his gaze as sharp as a blade fixed on Zachary's hand . " This is between us - it's none of your business ! " Zachary roared . " Her business is my business . " Alexander's voice was not loud , but carried an undeniable force . He moved like lightning , grabbing Zachary's wrist with a precise and ruthless grip . Zachary winced in pain and instinctively let go . Alexander shielded Braelynn behind him , facing Zachary head - on . The two men - one a scion blinded by jealousy and regret , the other a calm , unyielding protector - stood locked in a tense standoff , the atmosphere ready to explode at any moment . " Zachary , " Alexander stared at him , enunciating each word , " she said she doesn't want to see you . Can't you understand plain English ? " " Who do you think you are ?! You think you can compete with me ? " Zachary shouted in exasperation . " I don't need to compete with you . " Alexander's tone was calm , but carried immense power . " Can't you see who she chooses to stand beside ? " These words were like a sharp knife , stabbing straight into Zachary's heart . His face instantly turned deathly pale . At that moment , Zachary's phone began to ring frantically . 00505 Chapter 19 He didn't want to answer at first , but the ringtone persisted relentlessly . Annoyed , he picked up , only to hear his assistant's anxious voice on the other end : " Mr. Fidgett ! Something terrible has happened in America ! The overseas energy project we invested a huge amount in has suddenly been exposed for serious violations , the stock price is plummeting , and the board is in chaos ! You must come back immediately to take charge ! " Zachary's mind buzzed , going almost completely blank . That project was the one he had pushed for , pouring massive funds and resources from the Fidgett Group into it . If something went wrong , the consequences would be unimaginable ! Clutching his phone , his knuckles white , Zachary looked at the cold , indifferent Braelynn and the protective Alexander , then thought of the precarious situation in America . An unprecedented sense of helplessness and rage nearly drowned him . Both his career and his love seemed to be slipping away from him at this very moment . " Zachary, now you know how it feels . " Alexander threw out the words coldly , no longer sparing him a glance , and turned to help Braelynn into the car . 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