Redmption 23


    Jewel became livid upon hearing my words.


    Honestly, the act she was putting on was terrible. If she wanted to be the third party, she should


    have done it with confidence, especially since Chris had already given her the house that was


    supposed to be mine.


    She should have been more assertive. But instead, she acted as if she was innocent, even though


    she was doing something this shameful. It was like she wanted to y both the victim and the


    viin.


    “Madeline, Chris won’t like you if you act like this.”


    Jewel actually had the audacity to say that.


    I couldn’t help but chuckle. I’d be out of my mind if I were still hoping for his affection.


    “Keep his affection for yourself,” I retorted.


    Jewel’s eyes instantly filled with tears of grievance, proving that having Gordon! stay was the right


    decision. Without him, her tears would make any exnation difficult.


    “Madeline, what do you mean by that? Aren’t you getting married today?” Jewel asked, her eyes


    gleaming with hope.


    Her ambition was evident.


    I suddenly didn’t want to let her have her way. So, I deliberately replied, “Yes, we are. We’ll get


    married soon. Chris has consulted the fortune–teller.


    “The best time for us to get married is at 10:58 am. He said that if we were to get married at that


    time, we’ll have a long and happy life together. We’ll be blessed with many children and


    grandchildren.”


    The excitement in Jewel’s eyes shattered into pieces.


    Seeing her hopes crumble, I decided to deliver another blow. “After we get married, we’ll invite you


    to our celebration. Don’t forget to bring a gift, Mrs. Goodwin.”


    Jewel staggered; looking like she might fall.


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    Thinking of her previous antics, I added, “Chris isn’t here to catch you if you fall.


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    Jewel was rendered speechless by my retorts. She merely bit her lip. Her


    expression would indeed evoke protective instincts in any man. Perhaps this


    was how she won over Chris.


    But it no longer mattered; Chris, as of today, was just some guy to me.


    Strangely enough, I didn’t feel overwhelmingly sad after witnessing such a scene today.


    The saying that hearts didn’t grow cold in a day made perfect sense. After Chris had hurt me


    repeatedly, today’s incident didn’t wound me as much as it might have otherwise.


    “Let’s go, Mr. Yates,” I called to Gordon and started to leave.


    “Ms. Crown, this might be a misunderstanding. I should at least inform Mr. Gildon and see what he


    has to say.” Gordon held on to me as we exited the building.


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    He probably knew what my choice would be after witnessing this.


    “If it were you, would you believe his exnation?” I asked.


    My rhetorical question left Gordon in silence.


    I continued, “Don’t tell Chris about today.”


    With that, I walked away.


    When I returned to thepany, everyone looked surprised to see me.


    “Ms. Crown? Aren’t you and Mr. Gildon getting married today? Why are you here?”


    “I suddenly remembered there are a few important tasks I haven’t finished,” I replied, leaving


    everyone speechless.


    I had always been diligent and responsible at thepany. I never cked off just because I was


    the boss‘ future wife.


    “Mrs. Gildon is putting pressure on us. She’s leading by example,” Kara said jokingly. She also sent


    a cute emoji.