Chapter 37


    The contracts were announced during the break at the fashion show, and those in the VIP lounge saw


    the crowd’s reactions through live stream. Of course, Leo, who left midway, was included.


    “Have you decided not to renew the contract with the Palmer Group, Jessica? Do you need to


    reconsider?” Caius analyzed the situation rationally and thought cooperating with the Palmer Group


    was still feasible. After all, Leo didn’t even know that Sylvia, whom he was trying to negotiate with, was


    his wife whom he sent abroad on purpose. From a businessman’s perspective, continuing to cooperate


    with the Palmer Group would be beneficial. He also believed that as long as M&L Studio was willing to


    renew the contract and the conditions were not too demanding, Leo would agree.


    Madison shook her head firmly. “I understand your point, Caius, but I can’t separate my personal and


    professional lives. I will love and support my family, and I will also punish those who hurt me. So, even


    if the Palmer Group offered 10 times the previous price, I don’t want to continue cooperating with


    them.”


    She didn’t want any association with Leo, even though he had no idea that she was the one supporting


    him from behind the scenes. She wasn’t that forgiving. She didn’t even want to earn money with Leo.


    Caius nodded after hearing her. “That’s okay. It’s your decision, and I’m just giving


    advice.”


    Fan ny snorted disapprovingly at Caius’ suggestion. “Why should we make money with that bas ta rd?


    We have our resources. Do we have to cooperate with him? In my opinion, he should finalize the


    divorce proceedings quickly so that Jessica can leave the Palmer family and return to the Daves


    family!”


    Caius tried to cate her. “You’re right, Mrs. Smith! It’s my oversight, and I apologize.”


    The public disy of affection from Fan ny and Caius made the three younger ones feel nvious. Even


    Samuel, who had grown up watching it, found it hard to stand. He stood ip, saying to Madison,


    “Jessica, I brought something for you. Want toe with me?”


    ‘anny immediately saw through Samuel’s intentions. “You don’t want to stay with us. It’s ne. And now


    you want to take Jessica with you?”


    Mom, I’m just speaking the truth,” Samuel helplessly responded.


    go to the restroom first. Can you wait for me for a while? You in have a chat with Fan ny.”


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    Fa nny sighed lightly. “Jessica is so considerate, unlike the rest of you, who want to leave the moment


    you see us.”


    Madison, who had left the lounge, was oblivious to all this. She just wanted to find the restroom quickly,


    as the dull ache in her lower abdomen made her feel like her period might being. She had felt this


    way on the way to the g, but her menstrual cycle was always irregr. It was often dyed by


    several days, so she didn’t keep track of the dates.


    It was a struggle to find the restroom, and before she could even feel lucky for finding it, she became


    wary of the person following her. Her gaze darkened, and her steps slowed down. When the shadow


    appeared behind her, she made a move!


    But unlike thest time at Opal Heights Bar, where she had thrown Cullen over her shoulder, this time


    she was the one who was pinned against the wall, her back stiff with the chill. As she saw the man


    before her, a mocking voice escaped from her lips. “Mr. Palmer, this is thedies’ room. Isn’t it


    inappropriate for you to be here?”


    Leo did not loosen his grip in response to her words. He noticed the caution in Madison’s eyes, and


    with furrowed brows, unnamed anger surged through him. “You haven’t formally divorced me, yet


    you’re cozying up to other men. Is that appropriate?”


    Saying this, he thought, ‘And there’s not just one man! You’ve even agreed to dance with Cullen, but


    you avoid me every time you see me!’


    Madison seemed to hear something amusing, the sarcasm in her eyes thickening. She didn’t even


    want to maintain a shred of dignity anymore.


    “Leo, what right do you have to say such things? You’re the one who wanted to end this marriage. You


    treated our marriage as a joke, so what right do you have to judge me? In these three years, have I


    ever said a word to you about your rtionship with Sally?”


    “So, are you admitting to having a rtionship with Joe?” Leo suddenly tightened his grip on her wrist.


    ‘I knew your rtionship was not just a business partnership!’ he thought. ‘What kind of coboration


    could you have with Joe? Are you going to be a star artist at XR Entertainment? Even if you are, you


    didn’t need to discuss it with the CEO!’


    Madison didn’t want to argue with him. She struggled to pull her hand away. “Leo, you’re hurting me.


    Let go!”


    She was already ufortable, and now her stomach hurts even more. Especially with her back


    against the icy wall, the hollow design of her dress made her feel like she was in cold storage.


    But Leo seemed to be oblivious to her difort. Not only did he not let go, but he also took a step


    forward, almost encircling Madison in his arms. “Madison, answer my question,” he said in a low, h oa


    rse voice, demanding an answer.


    His tall figure loomed over her, and she stared at him with red eyes, ready to cry. “So what if I am? Is


    that what you want? Does it concern you? You can do as you please, but I can’t even find a new lover?


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    Let me tell you, Leo, Joe and I…”


    Before she could finish her sentence, his kiss forcefully silenced her.


    Madison’s mind went nk. Without thinking, she moved, and her handnded a hard p on Leo’s


    face.


    Smack!


    The crisp sound echoed in the space, lingering for a long time. Madison didn’t know how she had


    managed to break free from his restraint. ‘Serves you right!’ she thought, looking at the side of his face


    she had pped.


    Leo also seemed stunned as if he hadn’t recovered from the p, or perhaps he was thinking about the


    kiss. He raised his hand to wipe his mouth, which left a few traces of blood on his fingertip. Then, his


    deep gaze fell on her. “I don’t care how you get involved with the Daves family. Come home with me.


    From now on, treat them as strangers, and I’ll pretend nothing has happened.”


    Regardless of what she nned to do to the Palmer Group, as long as she turned back, he wouldn’t


    pursue the matter.


    Madison looked up at him and felt it was ridiculous. “Leo Palmer, you’re being too overbearing. Who do


    you think you are?”


    ‘Go home with you? Humph… Madison snorted. She had fantasized about it before, but there was no


    need for such behavior after she gave up on him. She raised her hand and poked his chest. “Put away


    your false pity. I don’t need your pathetic charity. Go home with you? And be sent to a foreign country


    because of your beloved woman? How many more years do you n to make me live alone out


    there?”


    Her contemptuous mockery stung Leo’s heart. When he sent her abroad, he never thought she would


    have a hard time there, but…


    Leo pursed his lips. “It was my oversight to send you abroad. I apologize for that. But, Madison, you


    can’t…”


    Leo’s words abruptly stopped when he saw a trace of blood trickling down her leg. Madison followed


    his gaze and frozepletely.