Chapter 151\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s attitude already showed that this matter wouldn\u2019t\u00a0<\/p>\n
be easily dropped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rather than wait to be attacked, it was better to cut her losses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you do something wrong, you should take responsibility.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona\u2019s tone was cold, but her eyes were fixed on Madeleine\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
reaction. \u201cI\u2019ll have my lawyer follow up. We\u2019ll pay what needs to\u00a0<\/p>\n
be paid and apologize for what needs to be apologized for.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine finally looked up at her, a hint of scrutiny in her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope you\u2019re a woman of your word.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was a chlorine gas incident in the restaurant. Although no\u00a0<\/p>\n
one else was hurt besides the woman who had an asthma\u00a0<\/p>\n
attack, the restaurant still evacuated everyone for their safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, a light rain began to fall outside. Madeleine and her\u00a0<\/p>\n
secretaries stood at the entrance, waiting for the driver.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona stood not far behind her, her gaze following Madeleine,\u00a0<\/p>\n
her expression distant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 151\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had changed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Like she was a completely different person.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The old Madeleine was like a soulless doll, with nothing in her\u00a0<\/p>\n
mind but Edward.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why she seemed brainless, annoying, and completely\u00a0<\/p>\n
without a mind of her own.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And that was exactly what Fiona despised.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But today, her reaction took Fiona by surprise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was as if she had become a whole new person. The\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine of today was completely independent, with a mind of\u00a0<\/p>\n
her own, making a clean break from the past.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her fingers unconsciously toyed with the metal clasp on her\u00a0<\/p>\n
purse, but the cool sensation did nothing to quell the strange\u00a0<\/p>\n
anxiety rising in her heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFiona\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The woman who had just been slapped was now apologizing\u00a0<\/p>\n
with her head bowed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so sorry, I didn\u2019t expect things to turn out like this. Don\u2019t\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 151\u00a0<\/p>\n
worry, I\u2019ll go to the police station and clear things up. I won\u2019t drag you down.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona ignored her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Fiona\u2019s gaze fixed on Madeleine, they assumed she was\u00a0<\/p>\n
angry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another woman quickly spoke up, \u201cFiona, don\u2019t overthink it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no way Mr. Carroll would be interested in someone like\u00a0<\/p>\n
her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, you\u2019re the only woman by Mr. Carroll\u2019s side right now. We\u00a0<\/p>\n
all see how good he is to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Carroll dotes on you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona\u2019s expression darkened further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was, indeed, the only woman by Edward\u2019s side, and their\u00a0<\/p>\n
relationship was quite stable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At least, that\u2019s what she had thought before running into\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But now, she had a nagging feeling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Edward\u2019s attitude toward Madeleine seemed to have changed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 151\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she was pondering, a black Maybach pulled up nearby, and a\u00a0<\/p>\n
tall, slender figure stepped out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dressed in a perfectly pressed black suit, he took a long-\u00a0<\/p>\n
handled black umbrella from someone beside him after exiting\u00a0<\/p>\n
the car and strode gracefully towards the restaurant entrance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fiona heard the women beside Madeleine gasp.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe CEO!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh my god, the CEO is here. He can\u2019t be here to pick you up,\u00a0<\/p>\n
can he, Chase?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cReal couples are the best!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine felt a little dizzy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hadn\u2019t expected Roderick to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The fine rain outlined a hazy halo around him. The umbrella was\u00a0<\/p>\n
tilted slightly, hiding most of his face, revealing only his sharp\u00a0<\/p>\n
jawline.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he got closer, Madeleine snapped back to reality, smiling\u00a0<\/p>\n
at him happily, her eyes sparkling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 151\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing here!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick walked up to her, closed his umbrella, and looked\u00a0<\/p>\n
exasperated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI was worried you\u2019d drink.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s smile turned a bit awkward. She rubbed her nose\u00a0<\/p>\n
and whispered, \u201cDon\u2019t say that. I just told them I don\u2019t drink\u00a0<\/p>\n
because I don\u2019t want to.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u104b\u00a0<\/p>\n
It would be so embarrassing if they found out I\u2019m a lightweight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The four secretaries were all smiling, greeting Roderick with\u00a0<\/p>\n
expressions that screamed they were shipping a couple.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick nodded. \u201cI\u2019ll have the driver take you all home later.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After saying that, he looked away from them and lowered his\u00a0<\/p>\n
voice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDid something happen?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In his quick glance just now, he had spotted Fiona, and a chill\u00a0<\/p>\n
had subconsciously risen around him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But seeing that Madeleine didn\u2019t look like she\u2019d been taken\u00a0<\/p>\n
advantage of, he managed to suppress his emotions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 151\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll tell you when we get back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After speaking, Madeleine linked her arm with Roderick\u2019s,\u00a0<\/p>\n
signaling for him to open the umbrella and get in the car first.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick opened the umbrella but didn\u2019t move. Instead, he\u00a0<\/p>\n
placed the handle in Madeleine\u2019s hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Madeleine could react, he swiftly scooped her up in his\u00a0<\/p>\n
arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The scene was straight out of a TV drama, and the secretaries\u00a0<\/p>\n
couldn\u2019t help but gasp again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing?\u00a0<\/p>\n
I can walk on my own.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine let out a cry of surprise, nearly losing her grip on the\u00a0<\/p>\n
umbrella.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick\u2019s arms held her steady. His voice was deep, \u201cThe\u00a0<\/p>\n
ground is wet. You might slip.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 152\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 152\u00a0<\/p>\n
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