Chapter 95\u00a0<\/p>\n
She gave a slight smile. \u201cSorry, but my principles won\u2019t allow me\u00a0<\/p>\n
to be such a doormat.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The companion of the woman with the twisted ankle went to\u00a0<\/p>\n
support her, her face showing her embarrassment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho was gossiping? Everyone knows you like Mr. Carroll,\u00a0<\/p>\n
following him around like a puppy. You\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re mistaken.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine cut her off, her voice even, her gaze so clear it left\u00a0<\/p>\n
the two with nowhere to hide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not interested in him. I have a husband and a child, a happy\u00a0<\/p>\n
marriage, and a wonderful family. If you\u2019re saying this about me\u00a0<\/p>\n
because of Edward\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine paused, then chuckled lightly. \u201cThen I\u2019d have to question your upbringing. After all, the education I received\u00a0<\/p>\n
taught me not to belittle other women over any man.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After speaking, Madeleine glanced down at the woman\u2019s ankle,\u00a0<\/p>\n
which was already red and swollen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 95\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou should get that checked at a hospital. A sprain like that, if\u00a0<\/p>\n
you don\u2019t let it heal properly, it could cause permanent\u00a0<\/p>\n
problems. You won\u2019t be able to wear high heels anymore.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Madeleine\u2019s crystal\u2013clear words, the two women fell silent,\u00a0<\/p>\n
as if their acupuncture points had been hit, standing frozen in\u00a0<\/p>\n
place for a long time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Upbringing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yes, what about their upbringing?\u00a0<\/p>\n
They were both heiresses from prominent families, having\u00a0<\/p>\n
received good educations since childhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How could they say such ugly things over a man?\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time they came to their senses, Madeleine was already\u00a0<\/p>\n
far away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, someone by Roderick\u2019s side told him what had just\u00a0<\/p>\n
happened at the entrance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick\u2019s expression changed slightly. He said his goodbyes to a few executives and hurriedly turned to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 95\u00a0<\/p>\n
He happened to run into Madeleine at the door. Roderick\u00a0<\/p>\n
frowned and stepped forward to examine her closely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you hurt?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy would I be hurt?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine smiled, and copying the others, she took Roderick\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
arm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their outfits complemented each other, and standing together,\u00a0<\/p>\n
they looked like a picture from a magazine, drawing many\u00a0<\/p>\n
glances.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Among them was Edward, who was chatting with his friends\u00a0<\/p>\n
nearby.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked up, his deep, dangerous gaze cutting through the\u00a0<\/p>\n
crowd to land on her, carefully studying the woman.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine looked very different today.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIs that\u2026 Mr. Livingston and Mrs. Livingston?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Someone nearby spoke, and only then did Edward look away, a faint smile hiding the feelings in his eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard that Mrs. Livingston has admired Mr. Carroll for a long\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 95\u00a0<\/p>\n
time. Our Mr. Carroll is truly one of a kind, making countless\u00a0<\/p>\n
women fall for him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, don\u2019t say that, or Fiona will get angry later.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona heard their conversation and smilingly linked her arm with\u00a0<\/p>\n
Edward\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy would I be angry?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Edward is so outstanding, it\u2019s only normal for people to admire\u00a0<\/p>\n
him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After speaking, she glanced in Madeleine\u2019s direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just that it\u2019s a bit much for a married woman to still be\u00a0<\/p>\n
joining in on the fun. Don\u2019t you think so, Edward?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona smiled and turned her head, expecting Edward to agree\u00a0<\/p>\n
with her, but his gaze was cold, and he glanced at her without a\u00a0<\/p>\n
word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, Fiona was at a loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did I say something wrong just now?\u00a0<\/p>\n
He seems to be angry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 95\u00a0<\/p>\n
The business partners nearby noticed the awkward atmosphere\u00a0<\/p>\n
and quickly changed the subject.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBy the way, I heard Mr. Livingston\u2019s side isn\u2019t planning to bid on\u00a0<\/p>\n
the North City Science Park project?\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u2019s so young, after all. So shortsighted.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNot necessarily shortsighted. He probably knows our Mr.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Carroll is determined to win it and got scared.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As they spoke, all sorts of eager, flattering words tumbled out,\u00a0<\/p>\n
and they raised their glasses to toast Edward.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Edward had long grown tired of such flattery.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He listlessly clinked glasses with them, then made an excuse\u00a0<\/p>\n
about seeing an acquaintance he needed to greet and left.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEdward.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona chased after him, cautiously.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWere you angry just now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAngry?\u00a0<\/p>\n
What would I be angry about.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 95\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona frowned, \u201cYou don\u2019t seem like yourself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Edward scoffed, \u201cI\u2019m just bored. A bunch of brainless people\u00a0<\/p>\n
gathered together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBrainless?\u00a0<\/p>\n
What do you mean?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Edward looked at Fiona, \u201cDo you really think Roderick would\u00a0<\/p>\n
give up on the Science Park project?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wouldn\u2019t?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona frowned, \u201cI heard the Livingston Group has had a lot of\u00a0<\/p>\n
problems recently. Even if he wanted to compete, he definitely\u00a0<\/p>\n
couldn\u2019t win against you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Edward didn\u2019t say anything. When he turned his head, he\u00a0<\/p>\n
happened to see Madeleine reaching out to fix Roderick\u2019s tie.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What a picture of a loving couple. Did she know he was here\u00a0<\/p>\n
and was putting on a show for him on purpose?\u00a0<\/p>\n
You really think you\u2019re something, don\u2019t you, Madeleine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For some reason, Edward felt a tightness in his chest. He told\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona not to follow him and turned to go outside for a smoke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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