《My Wife Is A Masquerade Master》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ¡°Ms. Guzman, I hate to break it to you, but you have an ectopic pregnancy. You gotta have surgery to have it removed immediately,¡± a doctor said. Madison Guzman¡¯s face nched at his words. She had actually seen iting yet still hoped for the best. The diagnosis undoubtedly shattered herst hope. She was overwhelmed by the intense pain. After some contemtion, Madison sent a message to her so¨Ccalled husband, Neville Preston, trying to sound him out. [How about we get a child?] Neville replied: [In your dreams.] Madison smiled bitterly with red eyes. ¡®Even if I had a healthy pregnancy, Neville would not let me keep the child, she thought. ¡°Do it now.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry to tell you that we¡¯ll have to remove your fallopian tube.¡± the doctor uttered. Madison¡¯s head buzzed and she couldn¡¯t hear the rest of the doctor¡¯s words. She knew better than anyone that removing the fallopian tube meant it would be difficult for her to conceive in the future. It was equal to depriving her of the qualification to be a mother. This result was a devastating blow to her. Suppressing the pain in her heart, Madison sent another message to Neville. [What if I can¡¯t have children in the future?] Neville, as cold as ever, replied: [Go see a doctor for your delusion, and get out of my hair.] Madison felt heartbroken. She almost forgot that, for Neville, she was nothing more than a notch on his bedpost. He wouldn¡¯t care if she could have children as long as she could satisfy him in bed.. She gripped the pen, her fingers trembling as she signed her name heavily on the surgical consent form. Before entering the operating room, the doctor asked, ¡°Do you want to inform any family members?¡± Madison shook her head. ¡°The Guzman family only used her to climb up the socialdder, and the Preston family treated her coldly. As for her real family and friends, she didn¡¯t want to weigh them down. Over the years, Madison was used to handling herself no matter what happened. Due to her anesthesia allergy, Madison went through the surgery without anesthesia. She could feel the pain of the baby being removed from her body. Madison was not as strong as she thought she was, and tears rolled down her cheeks. Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. After the surgery, she found a deluge of missed calls and messages from Neville. Soon, one more call from Neville came in. ¡°Madison, get your ass back home!¡± he huffed impatiently. It was obvious that Neville had already been back to home. Despite the sharp pain, she made her way back to the Preston family. The moment Madison got home, Regina Preston, Neville¡¯s mother, bit Madison¡¯s head off. ¡°Oh wow, what a good daughter- inw I have! Knowing nothing but leech off us. How could you keep Neville waiting for so long? You¡¯d just be better off dead!¡± Daisy Preston, Neville¡¯s younger sister, couldn¡¯t resist mocking when she saw Madison¡¯s colorless face. ¡°You look so haggard. Did you get caught cheating?¡± Chapter 1 Madison pursed her pale lips. Since she married into the Preston family, Regina had cut back on the number of maids due to budget concerns, leaving Madison to handle most of the chores by herself. She couldn¡¯t understand why Regina had the cheek to use her of being a sponge. Even the servants didn¡¯t treat her nicely, To be frank, Madison didn¡¯t get an ounce of respect in this household. Over thest three years, Madison put up with insults and humiliations because of her love for Neville. But losing her child was thest straw, making her reluctant to swallow her pride anymore. ¡°Shut up!¡± Madison shouted. The mother¨Cdaughter duo was struck dumb by her sudden change of attitude. Until Madison finally walked out of their sight, they came to their senses. ¡°What the hell? That b*tch even had the guts to yell at me!¡± Regina snarled. ¡°Heh, Neville gotta straighten her outter!¡± In the study. Neville held a cigarette between his fingers, and the lingering smoke made his face look even more demonic. Madison couldn¡¯t help but cough as she entered the study. Neville stubbed out the cigarette, his piercing eyes like cold knives as they scanned her face. His strong aura weighed heavily on Madison. When Madison approached, he tightly grabbed her neck, and his voice was devoid of any warmth as he said, ¡°How dare you ignore my orders?¡± It seemed like he could easily break her delicate neck with just a little force. Memories of past humiliations flooded. Madison¡¯s mind in an instant. Despite being married for three years, they rarely saw each other, and this time, Neville had returned home after a two- month absence. Madison never once voiced her frustration about Neville¡¯s distant attitude toward her. Yet, she faced rude treatment from Neville for being fifteen minuteste returning home. Initially, Madison chalked it up to Neville¡¯s rude nature. Later, she realized he simply despised her. He took out all the anger of marrying someone he didn¡¯t love on her, finding ways to humiliate and torment her. Madison looked at him with red eyes, her voice trembling as she said, ¡°Neville, don¡¯t touch me!¡± He nced at her pale face, a hint of fierceness flickering in his cold eyes. Neville was fed up with her scowling at him while beaming at other men. His anger boiled over as he sneered, ¡°So, who¡¯s the one you prefer toy hands on you?¡± Madison, convinced that he was just trying to stir up trouble, coldly responded, ¡°I¡¯m feeling unwell. I don¡¯t want to argue with you.¡± Neville coldly grabbed a stack of photos and mmed them into her face. ¡°Madison, how low can you sink? It¡¯s only been two months since we werest intimate, and you¡¯re already running to other men!¡± The sharp corners of the photos cut into Madison¡¯s face, drawing blood from her wless skin. However, she felt no pain, only staring down at the scattered images on the ground. The man in the photos was Ross Castro, whom she coincidentally ran into at the hospital. He was her college ssmate and now her business partner. Their interaction at the hospital was merely exchanging greetings, yet the angle at which the photos were taken made them appear incredibly intimate. She was about to exin, but Neville didn¡¯t intend to give her that chance and tightened his grip on her neck. She was overwhelmed by despair, and a chilling sensation crept through her. When the pain reached its peak, she had aplete awakening. Neville didn¡¯t love her. He hated her for marrying him and taking his sweetheart¡¯s ce. Just as Madison was about to copse, Neville suddenly released her and said, ¡°I kept you here to y the part of my wife. not to go around seducing other men.¡± Neville picked up a tissue and wiped his fingers vigorously as if he had touched something filthy. His handsome face was filled with indifference and disgust. Madison¡¯s body gave out, and she slumped onto the cold floor. She fainted, remaining in a daze for the entire night. She seemed to dream of the seventeen¨Cyear¨Cold Neville. In her dream, the young man wore a crisp white shirt and pulled candies out of his pocket as if by magic. ¡°Hey there, have a candy. With sweetness in your mouth, bitterness fades away.¡± The candy was so sweet that Madison smiled. She wasn¡¯t sure if the candy could chase away the troubles in her heart, but she knew that Neville would remain on her mind from then on. But now, Neville seemed like a different person. He became ruthless. His handsome face became fierce and ring. He said, ¡°Madison, donate a kidney, and I¡¯ll help the Guzman family. It¡¯s a fair deal where we both get what we want. But don¡¯t expect me to love you. You know, that¡¯s just wishful thinking Faced with the person she had loved for ten years, Madison found it hard to ept this marriage as a mere transaction. She gave her all to him, always hoping to warm his heart. But the more she showed him kindness, the more Neville tortured and humiliated her. Madison felt suffocated, and her body was in unbearable pain. ¡°Neville, no!¡± Madison shouted in her dream. SEND GIFT Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Jolting awake, Madison realized she was alone in the room. She felt relieved that it was just a dream. Soon after, she took in that she had spent the entire night in the study, and not one soul in the Preston family bothered to check on her. If it weren¡¯t for my sheer luck. I mightve died in this studyst night, she thought to herself. The lingering dread and pain from the dream still sent chills down her spine, while the utter disregard of the Preston family instilled a fresh wave of cold disappointment.. At this moment, Regina and Daisy were outside her room. Daisy said, ¡°I saw her bleeding a lot, and she still hasn¡¯t woken up. Could she be dead!¡± ¡°All the better if she is. I¡¯ll free up the ce for Alison and will save the trouble for your brother,¡± answered Regina. Madison¡¯s heart twitched when she heard that name. No wonder Neville rarely came hometely. It turned out that his sweetheart. Alison Conner, had returned, she thought. Even though Alison had been gone for three years, her name haunted Madison like a curse. Neville liked to make Madison kneel and would passionately call out Alison¡¯s name when they had s**. Each mention of Alison¡¯s name felt like a ruthless hack to Madison¡¯s heart. Despite everything, she couldn¡¯t let go. Trembling, Madison picked up her phone and sent Neville a message. [Did you go to Alison¡¯s against night?] Neville replied: [None of your business.] Heh, an open admission, she thought. It¡¯s really ridiculous. I was trying to warm his heart, but he¡¯s been with Alison behind. my back all this time.¡± Madison¡¯s heart felt like it was being ripped apart. Suddenly, she felt the reality of her forced abortion seemed to make sense. Perhaps the unborn child knew better not to be born into this tangled mess. Madison suddenlyughed, yet tears streamed down between her fingers. This will be thest time I shed tears for Neville. My love for him is extinguished from this day forward, she said inwardly. Hearing the sound, Regina and Daisy entered the room. They were taken aback by Madison¡¯s manic laughter and tear- streaked face. Regina said, ¡°What the hell are you doing? Hurry up and go cook!¡± ¡°If you want to die, die far away. Don¡¯t drag us down! Daisy cursed. Madison looked at them with her bloodshot eyes. ¡°Tll consider having cooked for you in the past as a good deed, but from now on, I won¡¯t bestow my kindness because you don¡¯t deserve it. And listen up, I won¡¯t die, and I will strive to stand where you can¡¯t reach and live well.¡± Regina, used to Madison¡¯spliance and gentleness, was enraged by her dismissive and cool response. ¡°You¡¯ve lost your mind. you b*tch. I¡¯ll make sure Neville divorces you!¡± she snapped. Madison sneered, ¡°Great. Even if he doesn¡¯t put forward it, I will raise the divorce myself.¡± Regina added, ¡°Don¡¯t forget how eager you were to offer your kidney and beg Neville to marry you!¡± Everyone in the Preston family knew that Madison was infatuated with Neville. To put it bluntly, she was at his beck and call. At a mere wave from him, she woulde running. Even if he had asked for her life, Madison probably would have willingly given it. Regina just couldn¡¯t believe Madison would abandon this hard¨Cwon marriage. Cutter 2 Madison wiped her tears and said, ¡°I was blind and foolish before, but not anymore¡± Regina was about to say something when Madison coldly said, ¡°Get lost. I feel disgusted just looking at you¡± In a fit of rage. Regina was about to let loose when Daisy dragged her out Madison¡¯s furious stare was terrifying, making her seem as if she would kill them at any moment. They had never seen Madison like this. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t you think Madison is different from before?¡± Daisy asked. She was shocked by Madison¡¯s aura just now. ¡°That b*tch has been off since yesterday. Maybe she¡¯s out of her mind. Neville will deal with her when he gets back, Regina answered. Daisy lowered her voice and said, ¡°Mom, do you think she found out about Neville¡¯s secret?¡± Regina¡¯s heart skipped a beat, but thinking that Neville was cautious and could even deceive Aidan Preston, his grandfather, Regina didn¡¯t believe he¡¯d spill his secret to Madison. ¡°Watch your mouth, or you won¡¯t stay in the Preston family,¡± Regina said. Regina immediately sent a message to Neville, vividly describing Madison¡¯s abnormal behavior. In the room, Madison also sent a text to Neville. [Let¡¯s divorce.] After a while, she received a reply from Neville. [What tricks are you ying again?] Sure enough, Neville thought everything she did was just to get his attention. ¡®Indeed, the past me was too pathetic and subservient, thus giving him the chance to mistreat me. But it will not be the same in the future,¡® she thought. Madison quickly packed some clothes and went downstairs with her luggage. Regina and Daisy were sitting on the sofa watching a drama. At the sound of footsteps, they both looked at her. ¡°You haven¡¯t finished the chores yet. Where are you going?¡± asked Regina. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Madison didn¡¯t bother to pretend and said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t touch my things. I¡¯ll be back for them in a few days. If anything damaged, don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you.¡± Regina was furious and said, ¡°You b*tch, even if youe crawling back, I won¡¯t let you in Madison retorted, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking I¡¯m not foolish enough to make the same mistake twice.¡± Regina and Daisy were left stunned. They never expected the formerly gentle Madison to be so different today. She was so sharp. Little did they know that the obedient and gentle Madison from before had long died with her unborn child on the operating table, as well as in the indifference of the Preston familyst night. When she reached the door, Madison suddenly stopped and said, ¡°Mrs. Preston, congrattions. You¡¯re about to wee your daughter¨Cinw you¡¯ve always wanted. Just a reminder, drinking too much improper soup might lead to infertility. Beware that the Preston family might end up without descendants!¡± Regina looked at Madison¡¯s leaving figure with mixed feelings. I¡¯ve always been so careful. How did she find out?¡± she thought. Daisy said, ¡°Mom, she really left. Although she is stupid and dull, she is good at cooking. You may not taste such delicious food again.¡± Regina gritted her teeth and said, ¡°She¡¯s just found a different way to grab Neville¡¯s attention. She¡¯ll probably be back in a few Chapter 2 days. Then she thought, ¡°To be fair, Madison did excel in housekeeping and cooking Madison arrived at the Preston Group with two divorce agreements, only to be rejected by the security personnel. The guard, brimming with arrogance, said, ¡°Miss, sorry, without an ess card, no one is allowed in.¡± Madison said, ¡°I am Mrs. Preston. Please inform Neville that I need to see him.¡± The security guard sneered, ¡°I haven¡¯t heard of Mr. Preston being married. Can youe up with a better excuse? We drive out hopeful women like you every day.¡± Madison snorted. It was no surprise the security guard didn¡¯t know about her marriage to Neville. Their wedding was totally hush¨Chush, and Neville didn¡¯t even make an appearance. Shepleted all the ceremonies alone, holding their wedding photo. And that wedding photo was photoshopped because Neville refused to have a photo with her. Just a handful of people in their circle knew about their secret marriage, and Neville always treated this marriage as a disgrace. So, he would not mention it to outsiders, and few people knew Madison as his wife. Madison was about to call Neville when a mocking voice was heard. ¡°Miss Guzman, are you looking for Neville? Let me take you there.¡± Madison felt a bone¨Cchilling cold at the familiarity of the voice. SEND GIFT Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Madison tried hard to restrain her anger, turned around, and smiled at Alison. ¡°Miss Conner, long time no see.¡± Alison approached gracefully and said, ¡°Miss Guzman, you don¡¯t seem to be doing well. Even a dog can get through this. door. Three years of marriage to Neville, why can¡¯t you manage the same?¡± Madison smiled. ¡°Can¡¯t argue. Some people dock manners¡± Alison could sense that Madison was indirectly insulting her and replied, ¡°Surprising, Miss Guzman. Three years and you¡¯ve lost your elegance.¡± Madison retorted. ¡°And you, not as decent as before. Still trying to seduce him even knowing Neville¡¯s a married man.¡± Alison remained unfazed and held up the thermos, saying, ¡°Neville has been busy since yesterday. He probably hasn¡¯t eaten. I specially made a meal for him. If you have something to discuss with him, maybe after his lunch.¡± Alison was boasting about her intimacy with Neville. Madison gave her a cold nce and said with a half¨Csmile, ¡°Alison, I pity you. I had you pegged as competent, but after three years of waiting, you can only do such coarse work to please him.¡± Alison¡¯s face turned slightly grim. ¡°It¡¯s all because you took my ce!¡± she roared.. ¡°Well, if Neville really wanted to marry you, why make you wait for three years?¡± Madison¡¯s words pierced through Alison¡¯s heart like a cold knife, making her stagger. Worried that she might reveal a hint of embarrassment when facing Neville, something she definitely couldn¡¯t let Alison see, Madison said, I¡¯ll bring in your meal. You can go back, Miss Conner.¡± Madison took a deep breath and pushed open the office door. Inside, Neville was discussing something with Bernard Peay, his assistant. Neville was dignified, handsome, and diplomatic, and many noble women in Norxton coveted him. But little did anyone know that behind his charm hid a rather cold heart. Even his eyes exuded a perpetual aura of aggression and sharpness, causing undue fear in others. Madison kept pondering, ¡®Where had that gentle Neville disappeared to?¡± Snapping her thoughts back, she mmed the divorce agreements in front of Neville, demanding. ¡°Sign it!¡± Neville¡¯s face suddenly turned cold. ¡®Haven¡¯t you caused enough drama already? Save yourself further embarrassment.¡± Leaning slightly over the desk, Madison locked eyes with him. ¡°Sign it, and I¡¯m out of your life.¡± They were so close that her rose scent filled Neville¡¯s senses. Only then did Neville notice that Madison seemed to have dressed up carefully today. The dress outlined her figure beautifully, revealing her slender waist. She had put on light makeup, adding a touch of s**iness to her mind. However, her face remained pale, as if she had experienced a disaster. Heh, even now she tries to seduce me. No one in their right mind would believe she showed up for a divorce. More likely, Chapter 3 it¡¯s just another slick move o win me over, Neville thought. Neville raised his hand to loosen his cor and said impatiently, Ill be home tonight.¡± Madison sneered at his reply. She unscrewed the thermos and threw the meal at him. She didn¡¯t know why Neville was s¨® firm that she was destined to him only. Neville, who was a neat freak but covered in greasy soup, showed a trace of ferocity. ¡°Have you gone mad?¡± With red eyes, Madison held back her anger and said, ¡°Yes, I was mad back then to marry you. Good thing I¡¯ve finallye to my senses. So, sign it and let¡¯s separate our ways, never to cross paths again.¡± Neville shot a cold nce at her as he signed his name on the divorce agreements. ¡°Fuck off!¡± Madison picked up one of the copies nonchntly. ¡°Remember to go to the city hall at nine tomorrow.¡± On her way out, she paused at the door and turned back. There¡¯s something I must exin. The guy I bumped into yesterday is a friend, not a lover. -Neville sneered, ¡°Ross is a notorious yboy in Norxton. And you call him a friend?¡± ¡°What if I say he¡¯s my ssmate in college?¡± Nevilleughed coldly. ¡°You didn¡¯t even finish high school. What college ssmates could you possibly have? Think before you lie A sarcastic smirk yed on Madison¡¯s lips. Everyone in Norton seemed determined to box her into this stereotype of a country girl- illiterate and rude. Neville¡¯s friends were no different, convinced she wed him purely for his status and fortune. They saw her kidney donation to Neville as a desperate y to keep him by her side. Despite Madison¡¯s attempts to exin herself, they dismissed her words as mere jest. In their eyes, Madison wasbeled as the damsel in distress with dubious motives for being with Neville. They were sympathetic on the surface yet doubtful of her potential deep down. Madison said, ¡°Neville, the Madison who loved you so much without any dignity and was even willing to die for you is gone. And you killed her!¡± Suppressing her sadness, Madison turned and left, every step seeming determined and resolute. Neville watched her departing figure, unable to recover for a while. He thought that Madison had been acting strange since yesterday. She suddenly wanted to divorce, which she would never think about in the past. Bernard had already brought Neville clean clothes. He asked hesitantly, ¡°Mr. Preston, is Miss Guzman really divorcing you?¡± ¡°Just a trick to scare me,¡± Neville said. He dared to say that after tonight, Madison would definitely cry and beg for his forgiveness. ¡°But I feel like she is really determined this time,¡± Bernard said. Neville sneered, ¡°Even if she is, so what? A stray knows where to find food.¡± Sixteen years ago, the Guzman family had been in the spotlight when the true heiress was revealed, making headlines. Yet, even though Madison was recognized as the rightful heiress by the Guzman family, she was never really favored. Brought up in the countryside by her foster mother, she only returned to the Guzman family on special asions, such as dhe Tide Teintes. Kanoma Crosman, kes jene die sanyiko of the age of the Finemani fernity, di mac perity altare Chapter 3 festivals and celebrations, to maintain appearances. In contrast, the fake heiress, Ramona Guzman, became the apple of the eye of the Guzman family. It was only after Madison¡¯s marriage to Neville that the Guzman family began to treat her with some respect. Their newfound status owed much to Neville, and as a result, they began to shower Madison with ttery. Even if Madison desired a divorce, she had to consider whether the Guzman family wanted to sever their ties with Neville. Throughout their three¨Cyear marriage, Neville treated Madison like a prized possession, never a hint of ill¨Ctreatment. She was pampered with the finest food, high¨Cend fashion, and a generous monthly allowance of 100 thousand dors. Neville doubted that Madison would willingly give up this life of luxury. After all, those who had once enjoyed luxurious life didn¡¯t bear to live indecently. Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Bernard asked. ¡°And your schedule for tomorrow?¡± ¡°As usual,¡± Neville said. Neville brushed off the idea of divorce as a mere charade, nonchntly discarding the divorce agreement into the trash can. He believed Madison was merely acting out because he didn¡¯t spend the night at home yesterday. He¡¯d simply go hometer and smooth things over with her. She had made a scene like this before anyway. SEND GIFT Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 As Madison pushed open the door, she saw Alison almost stumbling to her knees, but her eyes revealed excitement. Obviously. Alison had just overheard the conversation between Madison and Neville. Madison sneered, ¡°Seems you don¡¯t mind picking up someone else¡¯s leftovers, regardless of how sickening it might seem. Admirable, really.¡± Alison sensed Madison¡¯s difort and smiled, replying. ¡°Rest assured, Miss Guzman, I¡¯ll be sure to take good care of Neville. I appreciate your generosity.¡± Madison gestured for her toe closer. Since they were in the Preston Group, Alison didn¡¯t think Madison dared to create a scene and stepped closer. Madison whispered mockingly into Alison¡¯s car, ¡°Here¡¯s a little secret for you. Underneath all that exterior prowess, Neville is quite a let¨Cdown in bed.¡± Neville often left her exhausted, showing little concern for her pleasure and putting his own satisfaction first. Alison didn¡¯t expect Madison to reveal something about s** and was stunned for a moment. Seemingly surprised, Madison covered her mouth and eximed, ¡°Oh, really? You didn¡¯t know? It appears that you¡¯ve spent quite a lot of time with him without any physical intimacy. When a mancks desire in a woman, it¡¯s either shecks appeal, or he views her as something less than a woman.¡± Suddenly switching to a sympathetic tone, Madison continued, ¡°Miss Conner, you are so pitiful.¡± Stung by Madison¡¯s words, Alison felt a pang in her heart and clenched her fists Seeing Alison¡¯s distressed expression, Madison chuckled. ¡°Remember, Neville is someone I don¡¯t want. You only get my scraps. Alison turned pale, and Neville¡¯s face became even more menacing. An unsettling tension filled Lu] Bernard¡¯s hand waver while holding documents. Neville¡¯s face darkened as he said, ¡°What did she just say?¡± I¡¯m someone she doesn¡¯t want? Has she gone mad?¡® he thought, the office room, making * Neville grew increasingly ufortable. He disliked Madison¡¯s current demeanor and particrly detested her remarks about not wanting him. It should be him who didn¡¯t want her. Bernard, seeing Neville¡¯s dark expression, didn¡¯t dare to speak, afraid of hitting a nerve. However, Madison was indeed different today. Previously, she was gentle, but today she was sharp and aggressive. Alison¡¯s lips curved with a triumphant smile. She deliberately provoked Madison. Neville¡¯s pride was easily wounded, and such words naturally stirred his anger. When Alison went in later, she would embellish the details, further fueling Neville¡¯s dislike toward Madison. After calming herself down, Alison entered the office. Her eyes, slightly reddened, carried a hint of grievance. She said. ¡°Neville, I identally encountered Miss Guzman just now, I didn¡¯t mean to pick a fight.¡± Neville raised his cold eyes, looking at her meaningfully, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t provoke her. It does you no good.¡± Chapter + Alison thought he was caring for her and showed a shy smile. When she left, her gaze fell on the divorce agreement, and a faint smugness appeared on her lips. Alison thought she won. After leaving the office, Alison sent a message to Regina. [Regina, did Neville have a quarrel with Miss Guzman? Why did he sign the divorce agreement? Should I talk to him?] Regina didn¡¯t pay much heed to the message, dismissing it as another outburst. After all, she believed that Madison was willing to go to great lengths for Neville, and she admired Alison for being considerate enough not to interfere in someone else¡¯s marriage. Regina believed that only a woman of such nobility was deserving of her son. Regina: [Don¡¯t bother with that b*tch. Let her make a scene. I hope Neville dumps her soon and marries you.] Alison felt relieved, and in her excitement, she sent a message to Madison. [Miss Guzman, did you like the gift I sent youst night?] Madison, upon seeing the message, understood everything. It was Alison who sent the photos of Madison and Ross to Neville. Since Madison and Neville had tied the knot, Alison had engaged in numerous schemes, skillfully manipting others to further her own objectives Yet, Madison felt Alison¡¯s tactics were unneeded. Neville would still hold disdain for her even if nobody interfered. Madison had tolerated it for Neville¡¯s sake, but now, she decided to fight back. [Wishing you and Neville, a b*tch and jerk, a longsting rtionship.] Although Alison felt infuriated, the prospect of bing Neville¡¯s wifepelled her to suppress her anger, Just wait and see. The day my dreames true will be your hour of doom, Alison thought Madison returned to her vi in the southern suburbs with her suitcase. Madison had meticulously prepared this vi as a birthday gift for Neville. The interior was adorned in the sleek, cool style¡± he favored, featuring dominant ck and white tones. In the fading twilight, the vacant vi felt deste. te had loved Neville for a decade, and she knew she would endure intense anguish when the time came to let go. As she entered the vi, Madison sank to the floor, clutching her chest. Tears streamed down her face, and a tidal wave of emotions crashed over her, threatening to engulf her entirely. The pain was unbearable. In her youth, she ate the candy from Neville, imprinting this man along with the sweetness in her heart. Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. At sixteen, she was pushed into the pool by Ramona Austin, and Neville, like a hero, saved her from the brink of death. At the age of twenty, Neville fell critically ill, and Madison selflessly donated her kidney to save his life. In line with her hopes, they eventually got married. Madison acknowledged her own ws and admitted her past maniptions, but she held onto the belief that Neville woulde to recognize her goodness. However, after his recovery, Neville transformed into someone she failed to recognize¨Ccold, unforgiving, hell¨Cbent on belittling her at every opportunity. Now, at the age of twenty¨Cthree, Madison finally grasped the painful truth: Neville had never truly cherished her. With her dignity hanging by a thread, she resolved to bring an end to this marriage and safeguard what little remained of her self- SEND GIFT Chapter 4 worth. 2 May After calming her emotions, Madison called her secretary Margaret Flowers. ¡°Demolish Whitemarsh Chateau and renovate it¡® She wanted to destroy anything rted to Neville. That night, after Neville finished dealing withpany affairs, he returned to the mansion in the early morning In the past, whenever he promised toe home, regardless of howte, a hot meal would invariably await him in the kitchen, and lights would flicker in their bedroom. The moment he stepped into the living room, a woman would tenderly present him with slippers. But now, he was greeted by an empty living room, dimly lit. Madison¡¯s abnormal behavior made him inexplicably annoyed, and his mood became restless. He thought. ¡®Is she silently resisting me now? I have only been a bitte today, yet she¡¯s already throwing a tantrum. Does she have to do so? I didn¡¯t delve into the issue regarding her and Ross. I hurried back after handling official business. I¡¯m nice enough to her. What else does she want?¡± Neville couldn¡¯t suppress his restlessness, and his temples throbbed rapidly as he took quick steps toward the bedroom, kicking the door open. ¡°Madison,e out!¡± he shouted. Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Looking at the empty bedroom. Neville furrowed his brow Regina, who heard themotion, walked over and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know where that b*tch wandered off to. She didn¡¯te home all day.¡± Neville¡¯s brow furrowed even more, and his aura became colder. Regina added, ¡°A woman of her lowly origins is not good enough for our family. You shouldn¡¯t have married her from the start. Just send her away with some money to avoid all the gossip. Neville raised his cool gaze to her, and Regina was shocked, He could be really ruthless sometimes, and Regina couldn¡¯t always figure out what he was thinking. Regina shut her mouth and left. Neville surveyed the bedroom and realized that Madison only took her personal clothing, leaving behind the jewelry and luxury items he had purchased for her. He sneered and thought, ¡®She used to be gentle and obedient, but today, she seemed to get the guts. Not only did she confront him, but she also ran away from home. He thought that Madison was troublesome. She yed all kinds of tricks to win his affection, and he felt tired of it. He impatiently sent her a message. [I¡¯m back.] However, there was no response from Madison.? Neville detested the feeling of being passive and at the mercy of others. Whether in business or life¨C threatening situations, he preferred to take the initiative and have control over the destinies of those around him. But he was inexplicably irritable tonight, After a while, he sent her another message. [Stop making a scene ande back. Provoking me won¡¯t do you any good.] When Madison received the message, she had justpleted the hotel check¨Cin procedures. Madison felt a strange mix of anger and amusement. Neville had treated her like a stray dog, expecting her to be grateful and obedient if he showed the slightest bit of care. Filled with a mix of frustration and wry amusement, she came to the realization that she had been deceived by her own illusions. She had believed that sacpificing herself and diminishing her worth would melt Neville¡¯s heart, but reality had cruelly pped her awake. From now on, she would not give Neville any chance to mistreat her. Madison sneered and immediately turned off her phone. Neville¡¯s patience had reached its limit, and after waiting for a considerable time without any response, he decided to call Madison. However, upon hearing the automated message, ¡°the number you have dialed is powered off,¡± he could no longer contain his anger He thought. She must think that her previous tricks didn¡¯t work, so she was ying hard to get. Neville didn¡¯t usually let emotions or desires affect him. Even as Neville witnessed Madison¡¯s fiery passion, he remained indifferent, for he simply did not harbor any affection for Chapter 5 her Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. But tonight, he seemed to be craving for smoking, lighting one cigar after another. As he finished a box of cigars, the sky began to lighten. Neville didn¡¯t think he was emotionally affected by anyone. It was just that he disliked when anything or anyone deviated from his control. But Madison stayed outside all night and was challenging his patience. At this moment, his phone rang. It was from Madison. Neville¡¯s lips tightened into a thin line as he contemted the situation. If Madison were to offer a genuine apology and assure him that she would improve her behavior, he might consider letting the matter go She could still retain her position as Mrs. Preston. Neville had always disliked women who were excessively cunning or troublesome. Hence, he decided to give her an opportunity to find a way out of the situation. After answering the call, he said in a low voice, ¡°You have quite the nerve noting home.¡± Madison sneered, ¡°Neville, can¡¯t youprehend? I¡¯m informing you about the divorce, not here to negotiate with you!¡± Neville, hearing the word ¡°divorce,¡± couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. A sense of irritation surged in his chest. ¡°Madison, that¡¯s enough!¡± He was warning her not to push it too far. Madison almost burst intoughter. He always had this high and cold demeanor that she found repulsive. In these three years of indifference and humiliation, her love for him had long been exhausted and worn away. From now on, Madison wouldn¡¯t bend for anyone and just wanted to be herself. ¡°Neville, I admit I was wrong. From the beginning, it was my wishful thinking that you would love me. But over these three years, I¡¯ve endured enough coldness and disdain. Let¡¯s spare each other. Consider it saving thest bit of dignity for both of us,¡± Madison said. Neville was holding the phone and couldn¡¯t react for a while. Did she ask me to spare her? What qualifications did she have to make demands? I have to decide her fate. Moreover, she willingly married me with that kidney. She couldn¡¯t just walk away now. I should be the ruler of the game, thought he He didn¡¯t care about Madison¡¯s words, and after changing his clothes, he went to thepany. However, he couldn¡¯t vent his anger, and everyone in the office knew he wasn¡¯t in a good mood. The executives didn¡¯t dare to provoke him, and each of them showed full concentration. After the early meeting, Bernard cautiously asked, ¡°Mr. Preston, any changes to today¡¯s schedule?¡± He remembered that Madison had informed Neville to go to the city hall Neville gave him a cold look and said, ¡°There¡¯s a project in a remote ce that needs an assistant. You can consider it.¡± Bernard immediately shut up in fear. Neville looked at his phone. It was almost nine o¡¯clock, and he still didn¡¯t hear any mess from Madison. He thought, ¡®Apparently, she was just bluffingst night. She¡¯s like a child throwing a tantrum when they can¡¯t have candy. I haven¡¯t returned home for two months, after all. It must have made her unhappy. Chapter 3 At the city hall, Madison deliberately wore a ck dress with her hair gathered elegantly, highlighted by a pearl brooch pinned to her chest. Her choice of attire was a fitting representation of mourning for the love that had died. The dress entuated her figure wlessly, and whenbined with her captivating face, she exuded grace and allure. Passersby couldn¡¯t help but look back at her. Madison waited for half an hour but didn¡¯t see Neville. It seemed that Neville didn¡¯t put her words to heart. That made sense. Over the years, he had been very indifferent to her. Whatever she did or said, it did not arouse his interest, and naturally, he wouldn¡¯t take her words to heart While she was about to urge Neville, she received a call from Ross. ¡°Madison, you probably need to make a trip to Eatonheim. The director said the cooperation was discussed in your name, so you need to sign the contract yourself,¡± Ross said. Madison frowned. She had fought for two years to secure an opportunity to cooperate with the brand in Eatonheim. She had no reason to give up. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll fly over now.¡± It seemed that divorcing Neville today was impossible. The priority was to finalize the brand cooperation. Before boarding the ne, she sent a message to Neville. [Something¡¯s up. I¡¯ll be away for a few days. Let¡¯s talk another day.] When Neville saw this message, he coldly sneered. He just took it as Madison¡¯s trick. From the beginning, she had no intention of divorcing me. All this fuss was just to gain my favor, mimicking the pitiful woman she was three years ago when she humbly asked me to marry her. Heh, I had indeed overestimated her, thought Neville. 0 SEND GIFT Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 The kid who doesn¡¯t get candy is best at throwing tantrums. Since she wanted to cause trouble, then let her. I won¡¯t spoil her.¡± Neville thought. He then replied: [Fine, you can have some time to figure out where you went wrong.] Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. When Madison received this message, she almost cursed. He thought my leaving was just finding a way out for myself. Damn it she thought. After turning off her phone, she boarded the ne. This time, her purpose was not only to address the brand cooperation. matter but also to find some much¨Cneeded rxation. She indeed needed time to introspect, to discern why she let her pride erode for years on end, and why she put up with disrespect from a man who didn¡¯t even love her. Neville, on the other hand, noticed the absence of Madison¡¯s repentant messages and furrowed his brow. In the past, whenever he sent her messages, she would respond promptly. Now, it seemed she had grown bolder, repeatedly testing his patience and challenging him in new ways. Neville immediately called Madison, but the prompt said that her phone was turned off. Neville¡¯s face instantly turned cold. Bernard felt a secret joy. He didn¡¯t expect Neville to lose at times. But before the smile could spread on his face, he met Neville¡¯s horrible gaze. Bernard immediately shivered and said, ¡°Mr. Preston, Miss Guzman might feel embarrassed and not know how to face you.¡± Neville raised an eyebrow. Indeed, he had been too indulgent with hertely, not only returning home on time but also asionally replying to her messages. However, it seemed that they were in a fight, and she didn¡¯t want to reveal her embarrassment in front of him, so she could only turn off her phone. Neville thought, ¡®Heh, she really hasn¡¯t changed at all! Book a ticket to Eatonheim immediately. I need to go on a business trip for a few days,¡± he said. Madison had gone too far. He didn¡¯t intend to give her an opportunity to apologize. So Neville might as well leave her alone. for a few days to reflect on her mistake. Madison couldn¡¯t help but sneeze, as if she felt something was wrong. Ross had been urging her anxiously, but she encountered a ne malfunction, dying her flight by two hours. She sat in the airport lounge, flipping through information about Fliwip. Fliwip was once an old luxury brand that had fallen into a slump due to its conservative and outdated styles. However, everything changed when a new leader took charge five years ago. Through bold and comprehensive reforms, Fliwip managed to make a remarkableeback, repositioning itself among the world¡¯s top five luxury brands. The new leader was driven by ambition, going as far as dering that Fliwip would be open to any brand cooperation as long as the other party possessed the necessary capital. This new approach signaled a willingness to embrace change and pursue coborations to further propel the brand¡¯s Sess. Chapter In the three years since she married into the Preston family, Madison entrusted ¡°Loveille¡± to Ross Ross was an outsider in the design industry. Madison had to deal with the affairs of the Preston family and could only allocate limited time to design a few drafts for her brand. Consequently, the brand¡¯s offerings becameckluster. Clothing design had always been Madison¡¯s passion, and she longed for an opportunity to showcase her talent and prove herself once again She refused to be seen as eye candy. She possessed the talent and capability to establish her own name in the industry. The boarding announcement echoed in the hall, and Madison, carrying her suitcase, walked over Feeling a bit bored while waiting, she turned on her phone again. Ross¡¯s messages flooded in. As she queued, she lowered her head to reply to the messages. Somehow, she felt something strange. Madison raised her head and met Neville¡¯s deep and cold eyes. His eyes carried a mocking chill as he said, ¡°How bored are you to track me down at the airport?¡± Neville felt right to be cold to her. He thought Madison couldn¡¯t endure the loneliness and followed him. Madison suddenly felt like she had been struck by lightning. She took a deep breath, trying hard to show a distant smile. ¡°Mr. Preston, you seem to have misunderstood something.¡± Neville perceived a touch of harshness in her address, prompting him to furrow his brow and retort. ¡°Haven¡¯t you yed these tricks before!¡± Madison instantly felt like she was pped in the face. She used to love Neville with unwavering devotion, eagerly awaiting his return home. However, his frequent business trips, urring every few days, made it challenging for her to see him. She resorted to creating various contrived ¡°chance encounters¡± in order to spend time with him. Unfortunately, these actions led to misunderstandings, and she was even mistaken for a stalker and handed over to the police by Neville¡¯s staff. Madison had paid a heavy price for her futile attempts and had no desire to repeat her past mistakes. As she touched her t stomach, a mixture of frustration and sorrow welled up within her. With a cold tone, she stated. ¡°Everyone makes mistakes when they¡¯re young. But recognizing them and making amends is what really counts¡± Madison left without looking back, not sparing a nce for Neville. Neville stared at her back, dumbfounded in ce. Until the staff reminded him it was time to board, he walked over with wide steps. Madison, sitting in her seat, cursed in her heart. How could I be so unlucky as to be on the same flight as Neville? Fortunately, Neville¡¯s living standards were top¨Cnotch. He would stay in first ss instead of business ss¡± Feeling stuffy in her chest. Madison picked up her phone andined to Ross, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll bete. Please try to smooth Fliwip Ross said. ¡°It seems you¡¯re not in a good mood. Did someone upset you?¡± ¡°Nothing Just got bitten by an arrogant, fierce, and ruthless dog!¡± Madison said. ¡°Trit serious? Do you need to get a rabies shot?¡± Ross asked. Madison was about to reply when she saw Neville sitting next to her. She was shocked Neville gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Bitten by a dog¡± Chapter 6 Madison silently turned off her phone and changed the subject. ¡°Mr. Preston, if you¡¯vee to interrogate me about what just happened, sorry, I didn¡¯t track you. If you don¡¯t believe it, you can have your assistant check it.¡± Neville threw his boarding pass aside. Madison widened her eyes in surprise and thought, ¡®Damn it, could it really be this coincidental? Neville ends up same business ss as me, and our seats are even next to each other. Fate works in mysterious ways, in the In the past, she had exerted tremendous effort to cross paths with Neville, but it always seemed impossible. Yet now, by some twist of fate, they found themselves in such close proximity, seat by seat. A mischievous coldness gleamed in Neville¡¯s deep eyes, seemingly mocking her. Well, well, well, look at that. You went to great lengths to engineer chances to meet me, and now you can even sit right beside me, he thought. Madison suddenly felt disgusted. ¡®Forget it. He wouldn¡¯t believe me even if I exined, she thought and closed her eyes, pretending to sleep to avoid the annoyance. Neville took it as a sign of guilt. He coldly said, ¡°Madison, if you want to secure your position, just behave and don¡¯t y tricks SEND D GIFT Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 In Neville¡¯s eyes, Madison seemed to be an irremovable irritant, and everything she did was to attract his attention. It was all because she loved him so humbly that caused Neville to have the illusion that he was indispensable in her life. Madison took a deep breath, trying to keep her tone calm. ¡°Neville, I was unreasonable, always fixated on things I couldn¡¯t have. But now, I¡¯vee to my senses and just want a divorce, giving you back your freedom,¡± she said. Neville seemed to interpret her words asints. His thin lips tightened. ¡°Madison, have I been too nicetely, making you forget your ce?¡± Madison chuckled at his question. ¡°I¡¯m seriously discussing our divorce, and you think I¡¯m joking with you.¡± Neville coldly nced at her. ¡°You better put away your coy tricks. Even as a spectator, I find it tiresome Madison felt she and this arrogant man were onpletely different wavelengths, unable to communicate. Irritated, she drank a ss of water in one go. Neville looked at her and reminded her, ¡°I just drank from that¡­¡± Madison realized she had taken the wrong ss in her anger. ¡®Neville would probably think I was ying another trick to seduce him, she thought. Indeed, when she looked up, she saw mockery in Neville¡¯s eyes. ¡°Madison, I offered you a name and wealth through our marriage, and you yed the role of Mrs. Preston. It was a transaction where both of us got what we needed. It was a fair trade. So, don¡¯t entertain any illusions,¡± Neville stated coldly. Madison¡¯s patience had been worn thin within the confines of the Preston family. She red at him with anger and retorted, ¡°And what exactly do you think I wanted?¡± Neville impatiently pulled at his cor and said, ¡°Letting you be my wife is already my greatest concession. Don¡¯t harbor any illusions about winning my heart. Madison almost exploded, but she restrained herself. ¡°Mr. Preston, how could you think that way?¡± Neville sneered, ¡°Back then, you were willing to marry into the Preston family at any cost, desiring its wealth and glory. Now, you ask for a divorce without wanting anything. Are you trying to make me feel pity for you?¡± She didn¡¯t want anything for the divorce because she didn¡¯t want to disgust herself with what belonged to the Preston family. Besides, she waspetent. Why would she need the Preston family¡¯s charity? Since Neville misunderstood, Madison had to get something out of it. Trying to suppress her anger, Madison said, ¡°Mr. Preston, I was wrong. I do want something now.¡± Neville¡¯s eyes showed certainty that he had seen through everything. He was contemting whether to give Madison a way out as she said, ¡°I want to get back the wedding gift Sapphire gave me Neville¡¯s face instantly darkened. Madison, sensing Neville¡¯s reluctance to let go, said softly, ¡°When I married into the Preston family, the Guzman family didn¡¯t provide me with anything. The wedding was treated as a mockery by the Prestons. They didn¡¯t even bother to prepare a gift for me, and I had to hastily make my own wedding dress overnight. The only gift I received was from Sapphire. She selflessly bestowed upon me her entire medicinal field as a wedding gift¡­¡°. Madison¡¯s voice quivered, ovee by the memories of her pitiful wedding. Everyone had treated her as a joke, with some even betting that she wouldn¡¯tst three days in the Preston family. It was only Sapphire, her foster mother, who had wholeheartedly arranged everything for Madison, going so far as to Chapter 7 contribute her sole possession as a wedding gift, hoping it would give Madison some confidence within the Preston family. However, that medicinal field was a heritage of the Rhodes family for generations, and the Preston family obviously didn¡¯t value it. Over the years, the medicinal field had been lying idle. Since Madison had left the Preston family, she would help Sapphire reim the property. Neville felt a strange difort in his chest when he heard the suppressed tone in her throat. Back then, he had a strong aversion to the wedding and didn¡¯t even attend, and he didn¡¯t realize that the Guzman family was so harsh to her. But when he thought she was reluctant to part with the medicinal field, he felt displeased. ¡°Dream on!¡± he coldly said. Madison was speechless. The Preston family had no involvement in the herbal business, and the medicinal field was useless to them. Even so, he wouldn¡¯t let go. Forget it. She would figure out another wayter. To avoid seeing him, Madison closed her eyes again. She was used to her own bed; sleeping in a strange ce never settled well with her. But now, feeling drowsy, Madison quickly fell into a deep sleep. Neville, with a cold face, flipped through the documents. At this moment, a small head leaned on his shoulder. He pursed his thin lips and covered her with a nket, allowing her head to rest on his shoulder. She¡¯s such a hypocrite, he thought, asking for a divorce but still seekingfort by leaning on my shoulder. After the nended, the two walked towards the cabin door, one in front and one behind. To avoid getting too close to him, Madison intentionally slowed down her pace. Neville didn¡¯t look back, and the two walked as strangers. Seeing Neville follow the airport staff out of the ne, Madison breathed a sigh of relief. However, Neville suddenly turned around and walked towards her with a cold expression. Madison¡¯s nerves tightened. She raised an eyebrow and asked, ¡°Mr. Preston, is there anything else you want?¡± calling b Neville frowned at her that way. ¡°Madison, I¡¯ll give you another three days to consider.¡± Madison thought, ¡®Does he think there is still room for discussion in our marriage? Isn¡¯t the divorce a win¨Cwin situation? He can dump me and marry his sweetheart. But howe he acts like it¡¯s me forcing him to make a decision?¡± Madison was about to explode, but facing Neville¡¯s powerful aura, she calmly said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll consider it in these three days. Please don¡¯t disturb me, Mr. Preston.¡± Given Neville¡¯s methods, if he wanted to find her, it would be effortless. However, she was going abroad this time for business and didn¡¯t want this man to spoil her mood. Neville¡¯s eyes darkened a bit as he turned away. Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. After a while. Ross appeared at the airport. Seeing Madison, he leaned on her, saying, ¡°Madison, I¡¯ve been eagerly awaiting your arrival. Fliwip insists on meeting Elianna Atkins in person. Elianna was Madison¡¯s name in the design world. She became the chief designer of Loveille with that title. The Loveille fashion brand was named after the candy Neville gave her back then. Chapter 7 But from now on, she was going to infuse the brand with a new concept. Not far away. Neville stared coldly at the two figures getting into the car. Bernard asked nervously, ¡°Mr. Preston, should we invite Miss Guzman into the car?¡± Neville sneered. ¡°What right does she have?¡± He wouldn¡¯t care about a woman who didn¡¯t uphold her dignity. Bernard instructed the driver to start the car. After the car drove for a while, Neville suddenly ordered the driver to stop. Changing seats with the driver, Neville turned the car abruptly, heading straight for the shy red Ferrari. A screeching sound was heard. SEND GIFT Chapter 8 Chapter 8 0 Chapter 8 Looking at the speeding car, Madison widened her eyes in shock. ¡°Is Neville out of his mind? she thought. Ross was also startled by this sudden situation, his whole body trembling. Madison forcefully turned the steering wheel, and the car swerved into the green belt. Neville¡¯s car, scraping against the Ferrari, left with a harsh noise, leaving a ring mark on the Ferrari. Ross watched the departing car and then looked at the hard¨Chit Ferrari. He suddenly eximed, ¡°Damn it. He scratched my car and fled. I have to sue him!¡° Seeing him take out his phone to call the police, Madison whispered. ¡°It¡¯s Neville¡± Ross sneered. Then I want to nothing! Don¡¯t worry, Madiso him even more. You spent three years with him, and when you divorce, he leaves you wi nothing! Don¡¯t worry, Madison, I¡¯ll hit him hard. We¡¯ll split everything fifty¨Cfifty when we get his money¡± Madison was speechless and gazed at him ¡°If you think you can survive going back to the country, go ahead and sue him.¡± Ross felt a shiver run down his spine as he recalled the rumors he had heard. It was said that when Neville was on the brink of death, numerous members of the Preston family had attempted to seize power. However, the day after Neville underwent a sessful kidney transnt, he reappeared in the Preston family with an IV drip. No one knew exactly what happened in the Preston family back then, but Neville¡¯s iron¨Cfisted approach had led to significant changes in the Preston Group. The Preston Group was thriving today, all thanks to his ruthless methods. Mentioning Neville in Norton would make anyone shudder. Better not provoke him. I want to be alive, Ross thought. Tm just standing up for you. Neville is a billionaire now. Getting nothing after the divorce is a big loss for you,¡± Ross said. Madison reminded him, ¡°It was my idea.¡± After struggling for a while, Ross said, ¡°Madison, you love him so much that you can¡¯t bear to take anything from him?¡± Madison looked at him with a faint smile and said, ¡°No. I just don¡¯t want to have anything to do with him.¡± Ross half¨Cjokingly said, ¡°But my intuition tells me that he still has some feelings for you.¡± He had clearly sensed the killing intent from Neville just now. If Madison hadn¡¯t turned the steering wheel Ross might be dead. This killing intent stemmed from thepetition between men. Madison smiled bitterly and said, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking. He¡¯s just warning me.¡± ¡°Warning you? Does he think you¡¯ve cheated on him and I¡¯m your secret lover? Ross asked. Madison gave him a meaningful look and said, ¡°Neville never cares about my feelings or life. He only cares about his. dignity.¡± Besides, she couldn¡¯t understand why Neville, who always controlled his emotions well in front of others, suddenly lost his temper C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Rossughed. ¡°Madison, I can¡¯t just let myself bebeled as a secret lover. How about we just be a couple?¡± Madison gave him a cold look. ¡°Do you want me to tell Hazel about your thoughts?¡± Chapter 8 n your He grinned. ¡°Fine, I get it. You like cold¨Chearted scumbags like Neville. Handsome and charming guys like me can¡¯t win heart. Harel has good taste¡± Tl cover the repair cost for the car,¡± said Madison. Tsk. Such a case of the wife paying the husband¡¯s debt.¡± ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯ll get it back from Neville Madison reminded Ross to get an invoice when fixing the car so that she could settle the bill with Neville. Considering that this incident resulted from Neville¡¯s erratic behavior. Madison felt no obligation to shoulder the me on his behalf. Furthermore, since she had made up her mind to pursue a divorce, she was determined to handle everything with rity. She didn¡¯t want Neville to think she would continue to help him with everything as before. Ross gave her a thumbs¨Cup and said. ¡°That¡¯s the woman I know. You should be as revengeful as before. I don¡¯t know what Neville did to you three years ago, making you act like a virtuous woman for three years.¡± Madison self¨Cmockingly said. ¡°Probably because I was naive.¡± Three years ago, when she married Neville, the Preston family disapproved of her, and Neville didn¡¯t go home for three months. Despite the anticipation and joy she felt upon finally seeing him, Madison¡¯s hopes were quickly shattered when Neville¡¯s first words were not filled with concem or inquiries, but insteadced with mockery. ¡°Madison, you¡¯re really naive!¡± Ross said. Madison still couldn¡¯t understand why. Even if it was a stranger who donated a kidney to him, Neville should at least show a bit of gratitude, not hatred or ridicule. Neville pursed his thin lips, driving silently. The atmosphere in the car was exceptionally tense. Bernard cautiously said, ¡°Mr. Preston, it¡¯s evident that you have Miss Guzman in your mind. Should I ask her to join us? Neville suddenly let out a coldugh. ¡°Should I send you to the hospital for a brain CT scan? How could you think I care about her?¡± Bernard was about to cry. ¡°Mr. Preston. I just had a medical check¨Cup, and my body ispletely fine. I can handle any task you give me.¡± Neville said coldly. ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear something like that again.¡± How could I possibly like Madison? Even if I keep a dog, as long as the leash is in my hands, I can¡¯t let it go seeking food. elsewhere, he thought. After driving for a while, Neville nced in the rearview mirror. The ring red color was still there in the green belt, and his mood inexplicably improved. ¡°Why did Madison appear with Ross?¡± he asked suddenly. Bernard had just felt relieved when he trembled again upon hearing Neville¡¯s question. Bernard racked his brains before figuring out what Neville wanted to hear. For the sake of his job and sry, Bernard ventured. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s to make you jealous. Miss Guzman deliberately took the same flight as you, which already exins everything.¡± Neville was indeed satisfied, but he coldly snorted, ¡°Daydreaming In Neville¡¯s mind, whether it was proposing a divorce or traveling with Ross, it was all for gaining his attention. It seemed like the old tricks, and Madison had just yed new tricks to provoke him. semo Unfortunately, these tactics were useless against him. After all. Neville had never taken Madison senty Bernard was speechless After returning to the hotel. Madison went to bed early. There was still a tough battle to be fought tomorrow Ryan nton, the director of Flowip, was difficult to deal with. If Lovele wanted to stand our among the brands that we to cooperate with Fliwip, it wouldnt be easy When she was sleeping soundly. Bernard called and said. ¡°Miss Guzman, sorry for distarting youte at night¡± Suppressing her anger. Madison asked in a daze. Whats the matter ¡°Well Mr. Preston¡¯s stomachache has recurred. What stomach medicine do you usually prepare for Bernard asked. Madison immediately sent the name of the medicine She thought the calls would stop. However, Bernard called every half bour ¡°Miss Guzman, does the medicine have any side effects? Does it need to be taken with antibiotics Miss German Madison¡¯s sleepiness disappeared. ¡°Give the phone to Neville¡± she shouted any SEND GIFT Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 After the phone call connected, Madison gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Neville, what do you want?¡± Neville¡¯s tone remained unapologetic as he coldly uttered, ¡°You were supposed to handle these things. Now, because of your disturbance, my ns have been disrupted, and I¡¯ve even forgotten which medicine I should take? His words implied that Madison¡¯s responsibilities included managing such matters, and now, since he couldn¡¯t locate his stomach medicine, he ced the me squarely on her shoulders. This was indeed Neville¡¯s style, always arrogantly ming everything on her, including her falling in love with him and marrying him. It seemed everything was her own doing. Madison couldn¡¯t hear it and retorted, ¡°Neville, we are on the brink of divorce. It¡¯s high time you learn to take care of your own affairs!¡± Madison refused to be treated as Neville¡¯s maid, obligated to cater to his every need. She decided to let him face the consequences of his choices. After hanging up, Madison directly blocked Neville¡¯s WhatsApp and phone number, hoping to have some peace of mind. However, due to this disturbance, she lost her sleepiness. Madison got up and started organizing files, preparing for thepany¡¯s bidding the next day. When Madison opened her suitcase, she noticed several boxes of medication with her handwriting on them. These were the medications she prepared for Neville. Three years ago, Neville had a kidney transnt and needed lifelong medication. Additionally, due to his frequent business. trips, he developed stomach problems. However, he preferred to handle more paperwork rather than read the medication instructions. Every time he went on a business trip, she meticulouslybeled the dosage and precautions on the medicine boxes. Habits were indeed a terrifying thing. She tried to sever all ties with Neville, but some things were deeply ingrained in her life. Neville, upon hearing the word ¡°divorce¡± over the phone, furrowed his brows. He thought, ¡°It seemed that she was getting bolder and bolder. She is threatening me with a divorce. Who does she think she is? If we get a divorce, it should be me to bring it up¡± When Neville tried to contact Madison, he found that his number had been blocked. His face instantly darkened. ¡®She¡¯s been trying to push my limitstely. She¡¯s truly biting off more than she can chew, he thought. At this moment, Bernard¡¯s phone vibrated. He nced at it and cautiously handed it to Neville, saying, ¡°Mr. Prestoit, it¡¯s Miss Guzman¡¯s message. Bernard raised his eyes and met Neville¡¯s cold gaze, shivering in fear. Only when Neville saw the content of the message did the coldness on his face dissipate. Neville thought. She has already prepared the medicine for me, yet she wants to y tricks. If it¡¯s to get my attention, it¡¯s unnecessary. In fact, he was used to her obedience. After all, he needed a docile wife. Trying to please, Bernard said, ¡°Mr. Preston, Miss Guzman has always kept you in mind. Or she wouldn¡¯t remind me to get the medicine.¡± Neville scanned him and said, ¡°What are you waiting for? Go get the medicine.¡± Bernard quicklyplied, but just as he was about to leave, he saw Neville get into the car. Bernard cautiously asked, ¡°Should I get the medicine alone or would you prefer to go yourself?¡± Neville sneered, ¡°Do you think I should indulge her?¡± Although he wanted to ask why Neville got into the car if he didn¡¯t n to go, Bernard didn¡¯t dare. After arriving at the hotel where Madison was staying, Bernard nced at Neville, who wore an indifferent expression. He understood Neville¡¯s intention. He cared about his image and didn¡¯t want to be seen. Bernard had to go on his own and knocked on Madison¡¯s door. Shortly after, the door opened. Madison raised her chin, saying. The medicine is right there. Please tell him that I am about to divorce him and I don¡¯t want to be involved with him.¡± Bernard followed her gaze and saw several boxes of medicine beside the trash can. She originally intended to throw away those boxes but changed her mind. Before Bernard could respond, Madison had already closed the door. When Neville received the medicine, he noticed that the medicine box seemed to have been scratched by a sharp object, making her neat handwriting appear somewhat mottled. He knew Madison¡¯s habits. So when he saw this, Neville couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brows ¡°Did she say anything?¡± he asked. Bernard, wary of repeating Madison¡¯s words word¨Cfor¨Cword, chose to be more subtle. ¡°Miss Guzman¡¯s hoping you take care of yourself. Neville smirked, then handed him a box of mango mousse. ¡°Go give this to her.¡± When Neville went to buy cigarettes earlier, the shop didn¡¯t have any change, so he picked up this mango mousse to make up the amount.. Since he didn¡¯t like sweets, he might as well give it to Madison. However, he was afraid that Madison would think he cared about her if she knew he remembered her liking for mango. inousse. Neville thought for a moment and sent her a message with his work phone. [Fairness goes both ways. Don¡¯t overthink it.] When Madison received the message, Bernard had just handed her the mango mousse. She sneered and threw it directly into the trash ¡°Tell Mr. Preston, from now on, I¡¯ll quit sugar. He can direct his attention towards Miss Conner instead, Madison said. She was well aware of Neville¡¯s usual tactic of offering something sweet after an unpleasant incident. In the past, she forgave him because she loved him so much. However, the Madison who once saw only him in her eyes was dead. She wasn¡¯t that cheap. After throwing away the item, Madison still felt unsatisfied. So she sent him a message. [Neville, it seems there was a Chapter 9 misunderstanding. My original intention was to get rid of those boxes of medicine. However, I realized that if anything were to happen to you, I would be held responsible as if I brought bad luck. So, please take care of your health, and let¡¯s separate on good terms] After sending this message, she blocked the number. Neville¡¯s face darkened instantly, and the atmosphere inside the car became tense. ¡®Did I spoil her too much, allowing her to be so arrogant and disrespectful? he thought. Bernard, failing toplete what Neville instructed him, nervously said, ¡°Mr. Preston, women can be complicated. Sometimes, they just need men to be humble andforting. Maybe a few gentle words to Miss Guzman might help?¡±C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Neville coldly replied, ¡°Dream on!¡± I must have been too nice that she pushed her luck, Neville thought. The next day. Madison and Ross arrived at Fliwip¡¯s headquarters together. To avoid revealing her identity, only Ross¡¯s name was written on the bid document. ording to Fliwip¡¯s procedure, thepany¡¯s bid proposal had to be approved before they could meet representatives of Fliwip. Madison and Ross were waiting quietly in the meeting room. Ross, who had a smoking habit, went to the smoking room. At this moment, mocking voices reached Madison¡¯s ears, ¡°Doesn¡¯t Loveille have other workers? How did they let a housewife be the negotiation representative?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. Although Miss Guzman is not well¨Ceducated or able, she must have some outstanding qualities to be valued by Mr. Castro.¡± ¡°Outstanding qualities? Yeah, if she doesn¡¯t, how could she for a rich man to marry her Çú Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Madison looked up and saw Alison and her close friend, Laurel Davison, ganging up, mocking her. Laurel taunted Madison without reservation, every word carrying a biting tone. While Alison seemed to be helping Madison, she was stepping on Madison The two gossipy women truly disgusted Madison. Madison put down the magazine in her hand and said calmly. ¡°Why do I hear dogs barking?¡± Taking advantage of being invited by Alison, Laurel used to bully Madison. She was used to Madison enduring everything. Now, seeing Madison fight back. Laurel was momentarily stunned. She whispered to Alison, ¡°Why do I feel like this foolish woman has changed?¡± Alison cast a nce at Madison, suddenly overwhelmed by jealousy. Madison used to show no interest in dressing up, and her attire, both in terms of style and color, was ordinary, giving her a dull appearance. However, now Madison was wearing a stunning long green dress that entuated her slim waist and wlessplexion, With her hair elegantly tied up, she exuded a graceful charm. Just her sitting there painted a breathtaking picture, attracting all the attention. Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Alison tightened her fingers and whispered, ¡°So what? She¡¯s about to lose the title of Mrs. Preston, and Neville hasn¡¯t left her a penny.¡± The implication was that Madison would end up left high and dry, without a penny to her name and out of favor with the Guzman family. Celebrating the powerful and belittling the weak were always games that opportunists enjoyed ying. Laurel wanted to curry favor with the Preston family, and she knew exactly what to do. Moreover, Ross was the man she had set her eyes on. She wouldn¡¯t show mercy when dealing with her rivals. ¡°Madison, have you no shame? You¡¯re still technically married to Neville, but here you are, tangled up with Ross. You sure move on quick,¡± Laurel said. Madison sneered, ¡°If you have poor eyesight, I can rmend an eye doctor for you. Besides, since you know I haven¡¯t divorced Neville, you should advise your friend to keep in line. It¡¯s better not to marry into the Preston family with a bad reputation.¡± Alison¡¯s face turned pale. She indeed wanted to marry into the Preston family gloriously, not bebeled as a homewrecker. Madison and Neville¡¯s marriage was hush¨Chush. To the world, Neville was a rich bachelor, and the company saw Alison as his girlfriend. beans about their Once Madison and Neville officially split, he¡¯d be on the market. At that point, Alison would spill the beans rtionship, clearing the air and letting everything proceed out in the open. Laurel retorted, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you snatching Neville away back then, Alison would have been Mrs. Preston. You¡¯re the lowly homewrecker!¡± Madison looked at Alison and smiled. ¡°Miss Conner, is that true?¡± Both Madison¡¯s and Alison¡¯s kidneys matched Neville¡¯s. Before Neville¡¯s surgery, Madison had gone to Alison with a bank card. She cud she wanted to give Alison a choice. Either Alison donated the kidney, or she disappeared with this bank card and never saw Neville again. Alison chose thetter. Only now did Madison know that Alison had broken her promise, lingering around Neville for these three years. Alison felt uneasy under Madison¡¯s mocking gaze and pulled Laurel. ¡°Laurel, it¡¯s over. Let it go¡± Laurelined, ¡°Alison, you¡¯re just too kind. That¡¯s why Neville was snatched away by this wicked woman.¡± Laurel was determined to teach Madison a lesson, letting her know that she offended someone she couldn¡¯t afford to offend. ¡°You can¡¯t be merciful with her Laurel¡¯s hand shot up,nding a forceful p across Madison¡¯s face. Caught off guard, Madison felt the sting of the impact, causing her to gasp for a breath of cold air, and her eyes shed red. If someone was looking for trouble, Madison had no qualms about granting their wish. Ignoring the killing intent on Madison, Laurel pounced at her, attempting to scratch Madison¡¯s face with sharp nails. Madison suddenly grabbed Laurel¡¯s wrist and fiercely pped her. Laurel received several ps, her cheeks swollen, and blood streaks appeared at the corners of her mouth Madison looked at her with a half¨Csmile and said, ¡°This is just returning the favor. If you still want to compare, I don¡¯t mind. apanying you to the end.¡± Laurel stood there, stunned by Madison¡¯s retaliatory p, taking a moment to gather her bearings. The usually docile woman fought back, hitting Laurel hard and painfully. ¡°Wicked woman, you¡¯re just a ything Neville got tired of, dreaming of climbing into Ross¡¯s bed!¡± Laurel roared. La Laurel grabbed the hot coffee on the table and poured it toward Madison. She wanted to see what Madison could do without that seductive face and how she would seduce men. Madison wanted to get up, but it was toote. She kicked the coffee table toward Laurel, The marble coffee table slid a few feet away, crashing heavily into Laurel¡¯s knees. She tilted backward, and the scalding coffee spilled all over her face. ¡°Oh!¡± Laurel couldn¡¯t help but scream in pain, struggling to pounce on Madison. ¡°Wicked woman, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Ross rushed over at this moment, immediately standing in front of Madison Seeing him protect Madison, Laurel, holding her swollen face, screamed in grievance, ¡°Ross, you¡¯ve been deceived by her. She¡¯s a married woman but still seduces you. Shameless!¡± In Laurel¡¯s eyes, Madison could only attract Ross¡¯s favor if she concealed her married status. Ross had a guess about why Laurel was targeting Madison. He whispered an apology to Madison, then grabbed Laurel¡¯s wrist and quickly walked towards the door, saying, ¡°Come with me!¡± Themotion in the reception room soon reached the office. Ryan frowned and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The assistant happened to see a man and a woman pulling and tugging in the corridor, the man being Ross, and the woman the exclusive model for Fliwip Chapter 10 He immediately categorized this incident as Ross¡¯s romantic affair. Ryan joked, ¡°Ross is indeed a yboy. Wherever he goes, he stirs up a storm among women¡± Neville narrowed his eyes and said, ¡°Ross is involved in this bid?¡± ¡°Yes, he¡¯s the illegitimate child of the Castro family. This guy has some skills. He might be the heir of the family in the future.¡± Neville nced at the bid document and said in a cold tone, ¡°Take Loveille out of the running.¡± Ryan, aware that Neville was a shareholder of Fliwip and had the power to veto, hesitated for a moment. Then, his tone slufted, and he looked at Neville with curiosity, asking, ¡°There¡¯s something strange about you. Did he steal your wife?¡± SEND GIFT Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Neville¡¯s handsome face remainedposed, showing no signs of being flustered. His voice had the steady confidence of someone used to calling the shots. ¡°Loveille doesn¡¯t have a solid foundation. Sure, it¡¯s got a name for itself in a niche market, but it¡¯s been treading water for the past three years. Honestly, it¡¯s not really partnership material, Neville said. Ryan chuckled. ¡°You always wanted to poach Elianna, Loveille¡¯s designer, for Fliwip. Why the change of heart now?¡± ¡°Elianna¡¯s style is indeed refreshing, but a designer who hasn¡¯t produced any works in the past three years is likely to be past their prime. Shecks anymercial value.¡± Ryan half¨Cjokingly remarked, ¡°Or we could bring her in for other purposes. I heard that the mysterious Ms. Atkins is young and beautiful. Aren¡¯t you getting a divorce soon? You might consider it.¡± Neville¡¯s eyes exuded a cold and ruthless aura as he said, ¡°Ryan, Aidan¡¯s birthday is around the corner. Do you want me to tell him about the shady things you¡¯ve been up to?¡± Ryan immediately begged for mercy. ¡°Neville, I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t have imposed my dirty thoughts on you.¡± ¡°As for Elianna, you can deal with her however you want, but Loveille cannot be our partner,¡± Neville said firmly. Ryan tossed Loveille¡¯s bidding proposal into the trash, saying, ¡°Actually, I had high hopes for Loveille. Now that it¡¯s been eliminated, the only option left is the Conner Group.¡± In the meeting room, it was just Madison and Alison. With no audience present, Alison no longer felt the need to maintain the facade of being a good person. She had an air of arrogance and disdain, saying, ¡°Seems like I gave Loveille too much credit. I figured even without Elianna, they¡¯d rope in some industry hotshot. Never guessed they¡¯d pull you in.¡± In Alison¡¯s eyes, Madison was uneducated, Ross bringing her here was probably because he was infatuated with her. Madison wasn¡¯t bothered. She just smiled and touched her slender fingers, saying, ¡°Miss Conner, are you trying to educate me on meddling in other people¡¯s business?¡± Alison sneered, ¡°Oh, I almost forgot. Regina said that you cook well and your cleaning skills are excellent. It¡¯s said to be even better than a maid. This could be considered an advantage. If you don¡¯t mind, I can help you find a housekeepingpany. I¡¯m sure you can showcase your talents. Madison knew that Alison wasn¡¯t praising her. Instead, she was using a subtle way to mock Madison for being a free maid for three years. Madison looked at Alison with a mocking smile. ¡°At least he marries me. What about you, Miss Conner? You¡¯ve been with him for so many years, but he doesn¡¯t even want to marry you Alison was hit where it hurt the most. Her heart ached, and she angrily said, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, Neville and I would have been together a long time ago.¡± Madison sneered, ¡°So, Miss Conner, it¡¯s best for you to be smart. If you provoke me, I might cancel the divorce n with Neville, leaving you being scolded for a homewrecker. Alison was trembling with anger and snapped, ¡°How did I not know you were so cunning and deceitful?¡± Madison, once soft¨Cspoken and subdued, had transformed into a woman who wasn¡¯t just sharp¨C tongued but also pretty. savvy. She was hitting Alison where it hurt, leaving her hot under the cor. Madison sneered, ¡°I didn¡¯t realize you were this thick¨Cskinned. Here I am, still his legal wife, and you¡¯re already trying to fill my shoes? Who gave you the confidence?¡± Alison couldn¡¯t find a reason to refute her, and her face turned red in embarrassment, At this moment, Ryan¡¯s assistant walked in, saying, ¡°Congrattions, Miss Conner. The Conner Group has sessfully won the bid and be Fliwip¡¯s partner. Mr. nton invites you to discuss the coboration n.¡± Chapter 11 Madison frowned. ording to the process, representatives of all biddingpanies would have a face¨Cto¨Cface meeting with the CEO of Fliwip to present their design concepts and analyze opportunities in the luxury goods market. Skipping this process and directly announcing the result was undoubtedly unusual. She immediately asked, ¡°Is this Mr. nton¡¯s decision or Fliwip¡¯s CEO¡¯s decision?¡± Fliwip¡¯s CEO was always mysterious, and no one had seen him. All matters were handled by Ryan. But it was said that this mysterious CEO was highly capable, and all major decisions affecting the company¡¯s fate were made by him. Once he made a decision about the bidding, it meant there was no turning back. Alison, upon hearing this news, was delighted. She put on a triumphant posture, and as she passed by Madison, she whispered, ¡°Madison, let me give you some advice. Ryan and Neville are close. Why not go and beg Neville? He might consider helping you for the sake of your rtionship.¡± Alison was unting her understanding of Neville. After all, there were things even Madison, as the rightful wife, didn¡¯t know, but Alison was well aware. For the past three years, Madison had been by Neville¡¯s side, yet he treated her like a caged bird, limiting her world to revolve solely around him and his family, Madison remained oblivious to his connections and the activities he engaged in, unaware of his rtionship with Ryan. Madison chuckled, not ming Alison for looking down on her. Even when she looked back on those three years, Madison, felt like a joke. Seeing that Madison didn¡¯t refute, Alison showed a winner¡¯s pride, strutting past her with swaying hips. When she entered the director¡¯s office, she heard the voices of Ryan and Neville. Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. ¡°Neville, you just knocked Loveille out like that. I suspect you¡¯re intentionally helping Alison,¡± Ryan said. ¡°Think whatever you want,¡± Neville said. ¡°Hey, are you and Alison rekindling the past romance, or are you in a secret rtionship?¡± Ryan asked. *Ryan, be a normal person. I don¡¯t have time to listen to your nonsense, Neville said coldly. As Neville walked out, he happened to collide with Alison. She looked at him with a burning gaze, attributing Fliwip¡¯s decision to Neville¡¯s behind¨Cthe¨Cscenes maniption. ¡°Neville, do you have time tonight?¡± Alison asked. Neville heard the implied meaning in her words and was about to refuse when amotion interrupted them Just then, Madison was being wrestled by security personnel. ¡°I want to see your CEO!¡± ¡°Miss, you don¡¯t have an appointment. We can¡¯t let you in,¡± the personel said. Behind the crowd, Madison spotted Neville standing in the light, with Alison beside him. The man was tall and stern, while the woman was graceful and gentle. They looked like a perfect match. Madison felt heartbroken. Caught off guard, she was pushed by the security personnel and fell to the ground, looking somewhat disheveled. Neville, surrounded by an aura of hostility, approached Madison and roughly yanked her to her feet. His gaze fell upon the p mark on her cheek, intensifying his animosity even further. Madison suddenly threw his hand off. Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Madison felt like she had been pped hard, and she stood there stunned for a moment. She forced herself to hold back tears and pretended to distance herself from Neville, saying, ¡°Sorry, Mr. Preston, for interrupting your enjoyment¡± She had clearly heard about Alison¡¯s ns for an evening meeting with him. If not for her interference, they might have finalized the date. Neville slowly withdrew his gaze and left without looking back. Madisonughed self¨Cdeprecatingly. ¡°Neville must have regretted trying to support me, wishing I was far away; she thought. Alison stepped closer, asserting. ¡°Miss Guzman, there¡¯s no need for this. Just admit your embarrassment and find something to cover up Madison, facing Alison, refused to show any weakness. Sheposed herself, tidied her slightly disheveled hair, and calmly responded. ¡°Miss Conner, don¡¯t speak so assuredly. You have no idea who can maintain a smile until the very end¡± Alison disdainfully chuckled. ¡°Maybe you¡¯re not aware of the cruelty of the business world. It¡¯s not like the pots the broom you hold.¡± and pans or Madison smiled, her beautiful eyes gleaming with sharp coldness. ¡°Howe you know that I don¡¯t understand the cruelty. of the business world?¡± Alison treated Madison¡¯s demeanor as a big joke, thinking Madison was just clueless. When Neville returned to the car, Bernard sensed that something was wrong. Neville¡¯s strong aura made him breathless and afraid to speak. Neville felt an inexplicable irritability. He took out a cigarette, ced it between his thin lips, and lit it. The rapid inhale seemed to expel his frustration and annoyance. He had excellent self¨Ccontrol and was never addicted to anything. However, he seemed to develop a subtle addiction to cigarettes. The driver tentatively asked, ¡°Mr. Preston, should I drive?¡± Neville remained silent, extinguishing the cigarette, and then sent a message to Ryan. After a while, Ryan¡¯s assistant approached Madison and said, ¡°Miss Guzman, Mr. nton wants to see you.¡± Madison was still organizing her things. Upon hearing that, she stood up immediately. She knew this was Loveille¡¯s only chance to turn things around. She thanked the assistant and followed him towards Ryan¡¯s office. Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Alison keenly sensed that something was wrong. She immediately blocked the assistant¡¯s path. ¡°Jarrett, didn¡¯t Fliwip already decide to partner with the Conner Group? Why the change of heart?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Conner. I¡¯m just passing on Mr. nton¡¯s message,¡± Jarrett replied. Madison entered Ryan¡¯s office with Jarrett, leaving Alison blocked outside. Alison clenched her fists, wishing she could tear Madison apart. Although Ryan had heard of Madison, he hadn¡¯t seen her in person. And he was stunned by her beauty. Madison had a beautiful face and a good figure. Despite her slightly cold demeanor, she couldn¡¯t conceal her stunning charm. Thu, 2 May Chapter 12 9K 74% € No wonder someone as decisive as Neville would waver in matters of divorce Ryan thought. He raised an eyebrow and asked. ¡°Miss Guzman, it seems you¡¯re not satisfied with our decision?¡± Madison assertively sand. ¡°Mr. nton, even a condemned prisoner is given a chance to plead. I have the right to know why Loveille was rejected by Fliwip.¡± Ryan was slightly surprised. He didn¡¯t know Madison well, only hearing from Neville that she was very obedient. But she seemed different from the rumors. Despite her gentle appearance, her eyes revealed a trace of toughness. Suddenly. Ryan felt that Neville might have some misunderstandings about his wife. ¡°Miss Guzman. Loveille doesn¡¯t have a solid foundation. Sure, it¡¯s got a name for itself in a niche market, but it¡¯s been treading water for the past three years. Honestly, it¡¯s not really partnership material.¡± He repeated Neville¡¯s words, showing a hint of enjoyment in watching the drama unfold. Madison furrowed her brows. Ryan¡¯s observations were indeed sharp, pinpointing Loveille¡¯s current shorings. Her pursuit of what she deemed as happiness had led to neglecting her own business. Alongside Ross¡¯s limited expertise in the fashion industry and her own focus on family matters, Loveille had hit a standstill. In a fiercelypetitive industry, remaining stagnant meant falling behind. If they failed to progress from where they were three years ago, they would inevitably be overtaken and eliminated by the market. Madison desperately wanted to be herself, and she had to force herself to pick up the things she had neglected before. She cleared her messy thoughts and calmly asked. ¡°Mr. nton, how¡¯s your opinion about Loveille three years ago?¡± Ryan leaned back and said. ¡°Impressive. Your designer, Elianna, always brought a refreshing feeling. But forgive me for being straightforward Elianna has had no new works for three years, and her initial design philosophy may not fit today¡¯s fashion trends¡± Madison¡¯s eyes shed with a determined light. Three years ago, Elianna could make Loveille famous. Today, Elianna is still Loveille¡¯s ace. If you appreciated her style before, why not give her a chance and see her transformation?¡± Seeing a hint of hesitation on Ryan¡¯s face, Madison picked up Loveille¡¯s bid proposal and handed it to him. She exuded such amanding vibe that made others submit. Ryan took the bid proposal and quickly nced at it. He had to admit that Loveille¡¯s design philosophy matched Fliwip¡¯s. He nced around and handed Madison the room card, saying, ¡°Miss Guzman, I do appreciate your courage. However, I alone can¡¯t make the decision. How about this? If you can convince my partner, I¡¯ll give Loveille another chance. Though it appeared to be a flirtatious move, there was a sincere smile on Ryan¡¯s face. Madison, despite some hesitation, considered this Loveille¡¯s opportunity. She took the room card and said, ¡°Mr. nton, you better prepare the cooperation agreement¡± ¡°Looks like you are determined to win. Aren¡¯t you afraid my friend might have ulterior motives towards you?¡± Ryan said. Madison smiled. ¡°Have you heard the story of the mantis trying to stop a chariot? I don¡¯t believe Fliwip needs to ruin its reputation just for me.¡± Even though she was smiling, her words carried a determination. Ryan suddenly sensed a certain simrity between herself and Neville, recognizing their shared fierce determination. It was said that birds of a feather flocked together. After Madison left, Ryan sent a message to Neville. [Neville, I have a special surprise for you tonight. Enjoy yourself. Alison saw Madison calmly walking out and realized that something was wrong. Annoyed, she blocked Madison¡¯s path. asking, ¡°What seductive tricks did you use to change Fliwip¡¯s decision!¡± Madison tilted her head and chuckled. ¡°Do you think everyone¡¯s out there seducing men, just like you do?¡± Seeing Madison about to leave, Alison angrily grabbed her wrist. ¡°Wait!¡° In the struggle between the two, the room card fell to the ground. Alison sneered suddenly. ¡°Madison, I thought you had some sophisticated methods. So you¡¯re just using your body to please men?¡± Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Madison calmly picked up the room card, offering little exnation. She just smiled alluringly. I¡¯ll take it as apliment. You acknowledge my ability to seduce men. Unlike you, who, despite using all the tricks, couldn¡¯t climb into Neville¡¯s bed.¡± Alison¡¯s face turned pale, her nails almost digging into her flesh. Over the years, she had indeed exhausted all means, but Neville remained impervious. It even made her question her charm tel However, she didn¡¯t want to lose to Madison, so she forced a bitter smile and said, ¡°Madison, truth be told, I¡¯m already carrying Neville¡¯s child.¡± When Madison decided to divorce, she forced herself to cut ties with Neville. But when she heard this news, her heart unexpectedly twinged with pain. She almost forgot that Alison was Neville¡¯s sweetheart. With a beauty by his side, how could he possibly restrain himself? Still reeling from the pain. Madison instinctively blurted out, ¡°How long have you been pregnant?¡± Alison raised her chin and said, ¡°Three months.¡± Madison ced her fingers on her t abdomen. If she didn¡¯t do the surgery, she was also pregnant for three months. In other words, Neville had been intimate with Alison during the time he was with Madison. Suddenly. Madison felt disgusted and indignant. ¡°My child didn¡¯t do anything wrong. Why couldn¡¯t they have a safe birth while these despicable people¡¯s child is just fine?¡® she thought. Seeing Madison¡¯s red eyes, Alison felt satisfied. It seemed that in this war without gunpowder, she was the winner, and Madison had lost miserably Although Madison had changed, she was still weak whenever anything rted to Neville was brought up. Alison leaned in close, whispering to Madison, ¡°Madison, if you hadn¡¯t used that kidney as leverage against Neville, he would have been with me openly a long time ago. So, if you step down quickly, perhaps you can continue to live off what the Preston family provides you, rather than stooping to selling yourself Madison sneered and suddenly grabbed a vase from the corridor shelf. It crashed against the wall. She held a broken sharp piece of ss and pressed it against Alison¡¯s abdomen, saying, ¡°You seem not to know what¡¯s good for you. The one who hould be bowing and scraping is you. If I don¡¯t let go, you¡¯ll be forever the mistress, and your child will be a bastard!¡± Madison¡¯s actions were swift and filled with ruthless determination. Alison was scared silent for a while, only managing to suppress her trembling figure. ¡°You should keep your word. You promised to set Neville free¡± ¡°An unscrupulous mistress like you doesn¡¯t deserve my promise, Madison said. Thinking Madison had changed her mind, Alison panicked. ¡°Even if you put off the divorce, Neville won¡¯t spare your a second nce. It¡¯ll just make him loathe you even more!¡± Madison¡¯s eyes were filled with disgust as she said, ¡°Rest assured, I will make things easy for you. But remember, don¡¯t provoke me in the future, or I¡¯ll make sure your illegitimate child never sees the light of day!¡± She threw the shards into the trash can, unaware that her fingers had been cut and bloodshed had stained the floor. Alison slid down the wall slowly, realizing that she had been momentarily scared by Madison¡¯s powerful aura. She couldn¡¯t help but feel disdain for herself. Why should I be afraid of a lowly woman about to be abandoned? she thought. Madison was beautiful, but when beauty was associated with poverty, it meant disaster. She firmly believed that without the shelter of the Preston family, Madison would lead a miserable life. Chapter 13d After getting up. Alison immediately sent a message to Laurel. [Keep an eye on Madison with a few reliable paparazzi.] She had silently noted down the hotel and room number of that room card, waiting to c meetings with another man. videos of Madison¡¯s secret If Madison insisted on clinging to Nevalle and refused to divorce, Alison would release the video. It would make Madison the target of public ridicule. Moreover, the Preston family always valued their reputation. After such a disgraceful incident, Madison would have no cheek to stay in the Preston family. If Madison and Neville divorced, this video would be her leverage. If Madison dared to insult her, Alison would release the video, proving Madison¡¯s misconduct. Madison instructed Ross before entering the hotel. Til keep the phone in video call mode. If you sense anything unusual, rush in immediately with your team¡± Rosszily responded, ¡°With your skills, who could possibly harm you? Even if I go in, it¡¯s just to help the man call the ambnce. Madison said in a low voice, ¡°Ross, I had a kidney transnt three years ago.¡± Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Ross fell silent for a long time before cursing, ¡°Damn, Neville is such an asshole!¡± Being a medical student, Ross knew the consequences of a kidney transnt. Madison needed to take medicine for a lifetime. While it might be just a physical issue for ordinary people, for Madison, it meant losing many opportunities. ¡°How about we just let go of the cooperation? You have numerous industries under your name, and you can easily deal with that woman. You don¡¯t need to confront her with Loveille.¡± Madison regarded him with a subtle smile and responded, ¡°You see, Alison holds immense pride in the Conner family¡¯s deep roots in the fashion industry. I intend to apply gentle pressure to make her willingly ept defeat¡± She could let go of this couple, but it didn¡¯t mean her dignity could be trampled upon Madison wanted to make Alison understand that what she called victory was just Madison¡¯s charity. In this lifetime, Alisort shouldn¡¯t think of showing off in front of her. Madison put her phone in her bag, exposing the position of the camera lens. After making all the necessary preparations, she knocked on the door. Neville opened the door, having just taken a shower. His hair was still wet, and droplets trickled down his well¨Cdefined chest and to the towel wrapped around him. Neville¡¯s perfect face and his magnificent physique stunned Madison. She remained in shock for a moment, never expecting that the partner Ryan mentioned would be him. Her shocked expression seemed like infatuation in Neville¡¯s eyes. Previously, she would rush in to apologize after causing amotion. And he thought it wouldn¡¯t be an exception this time. Neville felt happy for a second, but he didn¡¯t reveal a hint of his happy emotions. He disdainfully smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t think I will easily forgive you,¡± Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Madison instantly felt disgusted. She easily got what she once begged to get when she was about to cut ties with him. However, she didn¡¯t want it anymore To avoid any misunderstanding, Madison quickly stepped back. However, as she turned to leave, Neville tightly grabbed her wrist. e suppressings He seemed to as he coldly said, ¡°Madison, have you had enough of this trickery!¡± Creating a ¡°chance encounter¡± on the ne was one thing, and now she directly chased him to the hotel he was staying in. In Neville¡¯s mind, she went to great lengths just to see him. However, Madison, weary of the ongoing drama, was no longer interested in ying games with him. Her lips twitched. She knew Neville considered every unexpected encounter as her ¡°ploy.¡± She looked up at him and earnestly said, ¡°Neville, if I knew the business partner Ryan mentioned was you, I would never havee knocking on your door.¡± Neville was displeased in his heart, and the force in his grip increased. ¡°Expecting other men, aren¡¯t you? Don¡¯t forget that we¡¯re not divorced yet. If you want to cheat on me, be prepared to face the consequences!¡± Madison couldn¡¯t help feeling somewhat angry. He was obviously the unfaithful one. After all, Alison said she was pregnant with his child. Madison didn¡¯t expect him to act clueless and still have the audacity to use her. ¡°Neville, you can flirt with Alison, but you won¡¯t allow me to discuss business with male clients. What the F**k is wrong with your mind? Neville seemed to finally understand the reasons behind her repeated requests for divorce. He furrowed his brows and said, ¡°Madison, you know, I¡¯ve never been good at pleasing women.¡± Madison sneered, ¡°You¡¯re not bad at pleasing women. You just can¡¯t be bothered to please me.¡± In these three years, she even felt that if he just made up a reason to deceive her, she wouldn¡¯t have be so disheartened. Her indifferent expression made Neville ufortable, and he said, ¡°So, if you are unhappy with something, just say it. There¡¯s no need to y games in front of me.¡± Madison almost burst outughing. Did he always think she came here to confront him because she was jealous of Alison? She suddenly realized that they were not on the same wavelength at all After a while, Madison said seriously, ¡°Neville, once you¡¯ve dealt with the matters in Eatonheim, we¡¯ll get a divorce.¡± Upon hearing the word ¡°divorce,¡± Neville couldn¡¯t control his emotions. He rudely pulled Madison inside and said, ¡°We were supposed to talk business, right? Howe you¡¯ve been standing at the door without mentioning Loveille at all?¡± His expression seemed to suggest that if she couldn¡¯t state the reasons, she was directing at him. Madison cursed him in her heart, organized her thoughts, and then took out Loveille¡¯s bid proposal from her bag, handing it to him. Neville sat on the sofa, crossed his legs elegantly, and picked up a ss of wine, showing no intention of taking the document. He coldly watched her current submissive posture. Leaving her there but ignoring the documents was Neville¡¯s usual way of humiliating her. Indeed, when it came to humiliating her, Neville was quite skilled. Just as Madison was about to explode, Neville indifferently said, ¡°I don¡¯t have the patience to look at this useless document. I¡¯ll give you three minutes. If you¡¯re convincing enough, I might consider giving Loveille a chance¡± Madison took a deep breath and spoke at the fastest pace possible. ¡°Although Loveille doesn¡¯t have a foundation, it has been popr among women since its establishment. Almost every fashion item would be sold out once it was released and set seasonal sales records. This shows that Loveille has the ability to lead trends in the fashion industry. Moreover, the designers. have an extremely keen sense of fashion, resonating with consumers.¡± Neville shook the red wine in his hand and said, ¡°But Elianna hasn¡¯t released any new designs for three years. In these three years, Loveille has been relying on its past achievements. Compared to the old¨C established Conner Group in the fashion industry, it is indeedcking in strength.¡± Madison said. ¡°That¡¯s because Elianna retired from the industry three years ago. But please rest assured, Elianna is nowing back, and she will undoubtedly bring a visual impact to the fashion industry. As for the Conner Group you favor, although they have been in the clothing industry for years, they have been on a downward slope in recent years due to theck of creativity. One is the rising sun, and the other is the setting sun. I believe Fliwip will make a wise choice.¡± Watching Madison confidently speak, Neville suddenly felt a bit absent¨Cminded. In his impression, Madison was gentle and reserved and only knew how to deal with everyday household chores. She rarely interacted with people in high society, to the extent that Neville¡¯s friends said Madison had social difficulties. It meant that Madison was uneducated, stupid, and weak. In the eyes of his friends, Madison could marry him solely because she had given him a kidney. However, Madison now gave him a different feeling. It seemed like this was her arena, and everyone had to submit to her. Madison spoke fervently, and when she saw Neville seemingly lost in thought, she couldn¡¯t help but feel angry. She knew that he was deliberately messing with her. Whatever she said, he probably didn¡¯t take it to heart. ¡°Mr. Preston, I¡¯ve finished speaking. Is there anything else you want to ask?¡± Madison said. She addressed him as Mr. Preston throughout, seemingly creating a clear distance between the two. Neville furrowed his brows. ¡°If Ross is in charge of Loveille, why didn¡¯t he show up himself? Why send you, someone with zero rtion to Loveille, to speak on his behalf?¡± Madison felt he was deliberately picking faults and, suppressing her anger, said, ¡°Ross is my boss, and I¡¯m just doing my job. As for why, please ask him yourself¡± She was polite to him but addressed Ross by name, which displeased Neville. He suddenly grabbed Madison¡¯s wrist, and with a stern gaze, he said, ¡°Madison, didn¡¯t I give you enough money? Why work for him?¡± Madison drew in a cold breath in pain. She couldn¡¯t hold back her anger and shouted, ¡°Neville, you always carry yourself. with such arrogance. I am an independent individual, not a puppet to be controlled by you. My likes and desires are my own freedom!¡± Does he think I have no dignity? she thought. ¡°Does he see me as a toy? Something to amuse him when he¡¯s bored and tossed aside when he loses interest? Sure, I loved him once, deeply. But how could the repeated stabs of cold betrayal to the heart not hurt? There¡¯s only so much disappointment I can take before it pushes me to despair, and after despaires a steadfast resolution to never look back¡® However, for some reason, her eyes were red. Seeing her red eyes, Neville felt somewhat irritated. Chapter 141 While he was in a daze, Madison suddenly pulled her hand back, but due to the strong force, her bag fell to the ground, scattering its contents, room card, wallet, lipstick, and a bottle of medication. Neville was the first to pick up the medicine. When he saw what the medication was for, he sneered, ¡°How much did Ross give you that you¡¯re willing to sell yourself?¡± Madison was about to exin when Neville suddenly grabbed her throat, dragging her onto the sofa ¡°Whatever amount he offered. I¡¯ll offer double. Leave him!¡± Neville shouted. Madison, almost suffocating from his grip, said in a strained voice, ¡°Have you gone crazy?¡± Neville picked up a tie and swiftly wrapped it around her wrists. ¡°Madison, are you trying to degrade yourself? I¡¯ll fulfill you!¡± SEND GIFTC0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Neville lost his usualposure and refined manner. He looked exactly like a wolf, brutal, fierce, and almost tore her apart. When Madison woke up, her throat was hoarse, and her waist felt as if it had been broken. The air was filled with the scent ofst night, and the floor was in a mess. She endured the difort in her body and sat up. When she tried to put on clothes, she found that the clothes on the floor had been torn into pieces, and there wasn¡¯t a single piece she could wear. In the three years since marrying Neville, he had never been gentle with her. After all, he had no reason to care about the feelings of a tool. Although she had already gotten used to his dominance and roughness, what happenedst night made her feel humiliated. We¡¯ve decided to divorce. Why did he still insult me at will? she thought. Hearing the movement in the room, Neville extinguished the cigarette and walked in with a gift bag. Madison¡¯s skin was delicate, seemingly leaving marks with just a light touch. Last night, he did lose control a bit, leaving bruises on her. Her skin was wless, making those marks particrly prominent. And it evoked his sense of pity. Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. However, thinking that someone else might have taken herst night, his pity vanished. Neville coldly threw the clothes onto her and said with a harsh tone. ¡°You¡¯vepleted what Ross assigned you. You can leave now¡± The clothes bag left a slight bloodstain on her face, and she took a sharp breath. However, what hurt more was her broken heart. She thought that when making choices, she could face Neville¡¯s harm withposure. But the reality proved that she had overestimated herself The contraceptive pills she had put in her bagst night were used to regte the female hormones, Since thest surgery. her body had been traumatized, and her menstrual cycle was not normal. Taking contraceptives was the most effective way. Obviously, Neville misunderstood her. He assumed that since she brought the contraceptive pills to discuss cooperation, she would have s** with the man she met. He habitually suppressed his thoughts on her and didn¡¯t even give her a chance to defend herself. Madison tried hard to suppress the grievances and humiliation in her heart, mechanically putting on the clothes without exchanging a word with Neville. Her indifference further angered him. He handed the contraceptive pills to her and said, ¡°Remember to take them before you leave. You know, I don¡¯t want any handle or trouble left behind¡± Madison¡¯s heart seemed to be pierced by a sharp pain. She knew that Neville was afraid she might get pregnant. My child is a handle and trouble for him. Then what about Alison¡¯s child? Forget it. There¡¯s no meaning in caring about this, she thought. She raised her head and swallowed the pills directly, looking coldly into Neville¡¯s eyes. ¡°Mr. Preston, may I leave now?¡± Neville felt an inexplicable anger. She tried to exchange benefits with her body, betraying their marriage. She did something wrong and still showed a triumphant look. Chapter 15 Sometimes he had to re¨Cexamine her. ¡°Madison, I¡¯ve said it before, I don¡¯t like troublesome women. You better behave.¡± Madison sneered ¡°Rest assured. After we return to our country, I will do as you wish and give you back your freedom.¡± Neville couldn¡¯t figure out how much of what she said was true, but it made him inexplicably annoyed. ¡°Tell Ross that I will give Loveille a chance. But if you help him with such despicable things again, don¡¯t me me for being ruthless Madison chuckled. ¡°What? Are you having second thoughts? Don¡¯t want to divorce me? Even after I did such a promiscuous thing, you still n to give me a way out?¡± Neville waspletely annoyed by her. ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much. I can¡¯t wait to get rid of a woman like you. Just remember, I will never turn back.¡± In other words, he warned Madison to think it over so she wouldn¡¯t end up regretting her actions. ¡°Fine, we¡¯ll get the divorce as soon as we return home.¡± Madison tidied up her clothes, leaving without looking back. When she reached the door, she suddenly sneered. ¡°Neville, your skills in bed are too poor. I don¡¯t know how Alison can endure it.¡± Neville¡¯s face darkened, and he kicked the coffee table fiercely. The table instantly shattered, creating a mess. Who does she think she is, provoking me repeatedly? he thought. When Madison left the hotel, she didn¡¯t notice that there were cameras capturing her figure in the cafe across the street. Alison, upon receiving the photos, was ecstatic. Although Madison dressed much in the photos, her walking posture and the bruises on her neck, along with her swollen lips, exposed what happened the previous night. Moreover, she stayed in the hotel all night. Just this information alone could confirm Madison¡¯s infidelity, leaving her with no room for denial. Laurel suggested, ¡°Alison, why not send these photos to Neville? Let him know how despicable this woman is.¡± ¡°No hurry. Neville already wanted to divorce her. I have another use for these photos.¡± *¡°I understand. You n to wait until Neville kicks this woman out before releasing these photos. By then, she will be the target of public condemnation, and she¡¯ll never have a ce in Norton A hint of excitement appeared on Alison¡¯s face. ¡°She wants topete with me, huh? I¡¯ll let her taste the bitterness of being spurned.¡± After returning to the hotel, Madison fell asleep. She had been tossed around by Neville for half the night, and now she just wanted to rest well. When she woke up, it was already afternoon, and Ross¡¯s calls were bombarding her. ¡°Madison, Fliwip wants you toe over today.¡± Madison felt a bit ironic about this result. ¡®Was Neville pitying me because I yed the puppetst night?¡± she thought. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll wash up and go¡± ¡°Good, I¡¯lle to the hotel to pick you up right away,¡± said Ross. Chapter 15 Madison got up and took a shower, scrubbing her skin a dozen times. But no matter how hard she tried, it felt like she just couldn¡¯t get Neville¡¯s lingering scent off her. She deliberately chose a long¨Csleeved dress to cover the marks on her arms. To conceal the love bites on her neck, she even wore a scarf. After changing her clothes, she casually picked up the perfume from the shelf and sprayed it on her a few times, as if this could cover up that damn scent. Ross couldn¡¯t wait to ask when he saw her, ¡°I heard that Fliwip¡¯s partner is not an easy person to deal with. How did you convince him?¡± Madison self¨Cmockingly said, ¡°With my face, do you believe it?¡± What a joke. If you have such awareness, all the men in the world will worship at your feet. Neville is nothing!¡± Upon arriving at Fliwip. Ross flirted with the receptionist, while Madison went to Ryan¡¯s office alone. She didn¡¯t expect Neville to be there too. She nced past him and fixed her eyes on Ryan. ¡°Since Mr. nton wants to discuss important matters with me, shouldn¡¯t the onlooker step aside?¡± Defined as ¡°the onlooker. Neville was furious, and the veins on his forehead throbbed. SEND GIFT Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Ryan wanted tough, but when he saw Neville¡¯s tense face, he immediately suppressed the smile on his lips. Without waiting for Ryan to dismiss him. Neville stood up and said, ¡°I won¡¯t disturb Mr. nton¡¯s work.¡± As he passed by Madison, he gritted his teeth and said. ¡°You better put away your tricks to seduce men. Don¡¯t embarrass me.¡± Madison coldly smiled. She knew Neville didn¡¯t genuinely care if she would embarrass him. In his eyes, she was his essory, and others had no qualifications to be intimate with her. He imposed restrictions on her but secretly slept with Alison. Ryan¡¯s gaze swept over the two until Neville left. Only then did he pretend to inquire, ¡°Miss Guzman, do you two know each other?¡± Madison responded straightforwardly. ¡°No, we don¡¯t.¡± Ryan chuckled and found this married couple quite interesting. Neville came early in the morning to negotiate for the chance for Madison, while Madison treated him as invisible. However, it was their personal matter, and Ryan shouldn¡¯t intervene. He went straight to the point and said, ¡°Our team has discussed and decided to consider Loveille¡¯s and the Conner Group¡¯s proposals. But ording topany regtions, we can only choose one for business coboration.¡± ¡°I understand. You intend to let Loveille have a fairpetition with the Conner Group?¡± ¡°Exactly. Fliwip will give you a design theme. Loveille and the Conner Group will present their best works for thepetition. The winner will be decided based on the merits of their designs.¡± Madison found that Fliwip¡¯s decision was wise. Usingpetition to select a partner was both fair and attention¨Cgrabbing, serving as good publicity for the coboration. ¡°I have no objections. What is the theme Fliwip?¡± Ryan wrote two words on paper. ¡°Wedding Dresses¡± Madison¡¯s face turned pale instantly, lips devoid of color. Her fingers curled slowly as if she was suppressing something Ryan noticed her reaction. ¡°I remember Elianna is best at designing wedding dresses. Loveille¡¯s gship product three years ago was also wedding dresses. Is there a problem?¡± Ryan was right. Three years ago, fueled by her anticipation of marriage, Madison focused her passion and romance on designing wedding dresses. She even created a set called ¡°Eternal Love¡® for herself, hoping to wear it and live out her own fairy tale. However, on the eve of the wedding, Madison didn¡¯t see her groom and destroyed the wedding dress, vowing neverto design one again. Every woman had a dream, which was to kiss the one she loved while wearing a wedding dress. But her dream shattered from the beginning. Madison even swore never to design wedding dresses again in her lifetime. After a long time, she regained herposure and said, ¡°Mr. nton, can we change the theme?¡± Ryan twirled the pen in his hand. ¡°Miss Guzman, you should understand that I proposed this theme solely for Elianna¡¯s sake.¡± Chapter 16 In other words, there was no room for negotiation. Madison didn¡¯t want to miss this opportunity. She took a deep breath and cleared her throat, saying, ¡°Alright, I will convey your words to Elianna. Ryan¡¯s lips curled into a mysterious smile. ¡°Also, tell Elianna that 1 admire her, so I have high expectations for her work.¡± At that moment, Madison felt like she was being seen through, but she remained calm. After finalizing the details of thepetition with Ryan, Madison stood up and left. To her surprise. Neville was standing outside the door. He seemed to be on the phone, and upon hearing the door opening behind him, he said. ¡°I¡¯ll talk to you later.¡± Madison intended to ignore him, but as she passed by, he blocked her way. ¡°You don¡¯t know me?¡± he asked Madison frowned and said, ¡°Please move.¡± C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Neville furrowed his brow. Since she moved out of the Preston family, she seemed to get bolder, daring to speak disrespectfully to him. He removed the scarf around her neck, nced at the love bites on her fair neck, and sneered, ¡°What a cold¨Chearted woman. You were happy with mest night, and today you act like you don¡¯t know me.¡± Madison felt embarrassed and annoyed. ¡®How dare he have the audacity to bring upst night?¡± she thought. Grinding her teeth, Madison lowered her voice and said, ¡°Neville, ording to thews, marital rape is considered illegal I don¡¯t mind sending you to prison for a few years.¡± Neville didn¡¯t get angry. Instead, he smiled and pressed his fingers against the bruise on her lips. ¡°You still remember that we are married?¡± Madison, infuriated, red up. Sometimes she couldn¡¯t understand him. He despised her, and yet he entangled with Alison. It seemed as if she were forcing him to divorce her, Ross seemed to be performing magic tricks to a secretary, who giggled. They looked like flirting with each other. Neville sneered. ¡°You have poor taste.¡± Madison retorted, ¡°Pot calling the kettle ck. Ross was a yboy, but Alison wasn¡¯t a puredy. But Neville still fell for her. The thought of Neville being affectionate with her while possibly embracing Alison at the same time made Madison¡¯s stomach churn. She had no desire to stay with Neville any longer. ¡°Mr. Preston, if everything goes as nned, I¡¯ll be back to Norton in three days. We¡¯ll meet at the city hall then.¡± Neville suddenlyughed coldly. ¡°You¡¯re so eager to be with him?¡± ¡°The one who¡¯s impatient is you.¡± Alison said she was three months pregnant, and in two more months, she couldn¡¯t hide her pregnancy belly. Neville¡¯s face turned cold. ¡°Madison, I¡¯ve given you a chance. If you don¡¯t cherish it, don¡¯t me me.¡± ¡°Thank you for your kindness, but I¡¯m not fortunate enough to take it.¡± Çú Chapter lo Neville said through his clenched teeth, ¡°I hope you won¡¯t find excuses when the timees.¡± ¡°Of course not!¡± Madison pushed past Neville and walked toward Ross. Neville stared at the two approaching figures, his eyes gradually turning cold. Ross felt a chilling re behind him and instinctively turned around. When he met Neville¡¯s gaze, he couldn¡¯t help shivering. ¡°Why is Neville here?¡± he asked. Madison didn¡¯t hide anything and said, ¡°He¡¯s the business partner mentioned by Ryan.¡± ¡°What? You negotiated with himst night?¡± Yes Ross nced at the love bites on her neck and asked, ¡°What happened here?¡± ¡°Bitten by a dog!¡± Madison¡¯s voice floated over to Neville, and his face clouded over in an instant. Ryan, leaning against the door,ughed mockingly. ¡°Mr. Preston, they¡¯re gone. Why are you still looking?¡± Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Neville gave Ryan a cold nce, his eyes like a sharp knife. Ryan was already used to it. ¡°Neville, if you still like her, go after her. When a woman mentions divorce, it¡¯s just to make a man focus on her.¡± Anger surged in Neville¡¯s chest. Madison used to be inseparable from him, but now she was with Ross. Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. He thought, ¡®She wants me to like her? Is she worth it?¡± He said coldly. ¡°I would rather like dogs than Madison¡± Dogs were more docile than her. Neville hated trouble, but Madison had repeatedly challenged his patience. Madison, thinking she had forgotten the backup of the bid proposal in Ryan¡¯s office, turned back. Unexpectedly, she heard Neville¡¯s words just around the corner. Even though she had given up on Neville, hearing his sarcastic remarks still stung. It turned out that Madison, who had managed everything well in the family, was not as favorable as a dog in the family. She suddenly lost the mood to get back the files and turned to leave. Knowing that Madison was in a bad mood, Ross took her to a fancy restaurant Once in the private room, he ordered all the dishes Madison liked. Madison frowned and asked, ¡°Ross, did you win the lottery!¡± He usually spent money on flirting with girls, often noting that cash should be spent on the things that mattered. Rossughed. ¡°I noticed you¡¯ve lost weighttely, so I wanted to treat you well. By the way, do I still have a chance?¡± Madison coldly replied, ¡°Speak normally Tm acting on someone¡¯s behalf. He wouldn¡¯t dare to tease Madison, especially after she had once beaten him up. Just as Madison was about to ask further, Ross pped his hands, and a waiter entered with a colorful gift box. Ross raised his chin toward Madison and said. This is a surprise for you. Open it Madison walked over suspiciously. As soon as she untied the ribbons on the gift box, a little guy popped out. Jeremy Guzman, with a face resembling Neville¡¯s, looked at Ross coldly, as if using him of a foolish entrance. Madison was surprised to see her son. It had been a while since theyst met. Sheughed, pinching Jeremy¡¯s tender cheeks. ¡°Jeremy, you seem to have be more handsome. Have you missed metely?¡± Jeremy raised his eyes to look at her, ¡°Madison, I told you to take care of yourself. Why did you lose weight again?¡± Madison hugged her son and kissed him. ¡°Because I missed you too much.¡± Although Jeremy looked disdainful, he obediently sat in herp At this moment, Jeremy¡¯s nanny, Ariel Cole, called and said, ¡°Miss Guzman, I¡¯m sorry, Jeremy has disappeared again.¡± Chapter 17 Madison immediately understood that Jeremy had run off by himself again. It wasn¡¯t the first he had done this. He always managed to clude the nanny and butler and went to wherever he wanted. ¡°Ariel, Jeremy is with me.¡± Ariel sighed in relief. ¡°No wonder Jeremy has been talking to Mr. Castrotely. It turns out he was inquiring about your whereabouts.¡± Undoubtedly. Jeremy¡¯s sessful escape was rted to Ross. Madison red at Ross, nning to send Jeremy back tonight. However, when she met her son¡¯s eyes, she changed her mind. Til send him back tomorrow.¡± Jeremy knew that he could spend the whole night with Madison, and he felt happy and smiled. After hanging up the phone, Madison said seriously, Jeremy, I warned you not to run around and report to Ariel whenever you want to go somewhere.¡± She knew Jeremy was intelligent, but he was just a five¨Cyear¨Cold child. No matter how capable he was at solving problems, she would worry. Jeremy casually responded. I know¡± Madison saw his indifferent look and knew that he probably hadn¡¯t taken her words to heart. Just as she was about to teach him a lesson, Jeremy suddenly said, ¡°If you stay with me, I¡¯ll be very obedient. I won¡¯t go anywhere¡­ In other words, all he wanted was just to see her. Madison¡¯s eyes felt a bit sour. Years ago, she met Neville, who was drugged back then, and she had s** with him and was pregnant with Jeremy. Although she loved Neville, she didn¡¯t want to tell him about his son until she was sure of his intentions and the Preston family¡¯s attitude towards her. With Neville¡¯s growing indifference, Madison became more determined to raise Jeremy alone abroad. At least until they separated. Neville wouldn¡¯t have the opportunity to take custody of their son. Jeremy, seeing her silent, thought she was angry. He reached out and tugged at Madison¡¯s clothes. ¡°Mommy, I¡¯ll be more obedient from now on, okay?¡± Madison hugged her son tightly and said, ¡°Jeremy, hold on a little longer. I will be with you very soon.¡± They embraced, unaware that at this moment, a pair of eyes were firmly locked onto them. Neville didn¡¯t expect to encounter Madison while going downstairs for a smoke and even witnessed her doting on a child. The child was nestled in Madison¡¯s arms, and Neville couldn¡¯t see his face clearly. But he vaguely heard the child call Madison ¡°Mommy. A trace of chill crept into his eyes. Neville even broke the cigarette in his hand. Madison, thinking Jeremy was allergic to milk, nned to fetch some fresh juice from the lobby. Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped out of the door, she was forcibly dragged into the adjacent smoking room by a strong forte. The smoke in the room made her cough, and the person still tightly grasped her wrist Madison was about to scold when she met Neville¡¯s fierce eyes, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat. She didn¡¯t know what SEND GIFT Chapter 1 she wanted to say. Neville narrowed his eyes. ¡°Madison, how much are you hiding from me?¡± Madison was suddenly flustered. If Neville found out about Jeremy, he would surely take the child away, and she might never get a chance to see Jeremy again.. She tried to make her voice sound calm as she said, ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Just now, she was smiling and chatting with Ross. But now she looked like she was facing a formidable enemy. Madison looked like she hated Neville. Neville impatiently tugged at his cor. ¡°What about that child?¡± Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Madison was so nervous that she didn¡¯t know how to o answer. Faced with Neville¡¯s aggressive demeanor, she suddenly smiled. ¡°Neville, he is your son.¡± Neville suddenly pinched her chin, his eyes filled with coldness. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m easy to deceive, or do you think you have the qualifications to bear the heir of the Preston family!¡± Madison¡¯s heart was pierced again by his words. Neville always knew how to hit her sore spots urately. He never cared about her, so he never allowed her to get pregnant. He usually wore a condom when they had s**. Regina had also secretly added some drugs to her soup to prevent her from getting pregnant Neville might not be unaware of this, and his tacit approval was a form of indulgence towards Regina If Neville had stopped his mother doing this, Madison wouldn¡¯t have miscarried her second child. What she couldn¡¯t obtain became what Alison could show off. The favored ones were always arrogant. Madison suppressed the bitterness and unwillingness in her heart and smiled. ¡°Since you already have an answer, why bother asking me? Or were you expecting something just now!¡± Neville seemed irritated by her words. ¡°Even if you really have my child, I won¡¯t let him be born into this world.¡± Madison had known his answer long ago, but she felt heartbroken when hearing him say it in person. ¡°Rest assured. Mr. Preston. I won¡¯t bring you such troubles As Madison was about to leave, Neville¡¯s mockingughter came from behind. ¡°How pathetic can you be to be the stepmother of Ross¡¯s b astard?¡± Madison¡¯s eyes turned red instantly, and she said slowly, ¡°Neville, he is not a b astard¡°¡± ¡°You¡¯re so protective of him before you really be his stepmother.¡± Madison was so pi ssed off that she wished she could p Neville. Jeremy was also his son, yet Neville referred to him as a b astard. If Jeremy found out, he would surely be devastated. However, to avoid exposing Jeremy¡¯s identity, Madison suppressed her anger and sorrow and gritted her teeth. ¡°Neville, you will regret this!¡± Staring at her departing figure, Neville felt inexplicably irritated. He took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and started smoking one after another. He had never been addicted to smoking before. From now on, if she wants to degrade herself, I won¡¯t bother meddling, he thought. However, Neville felt even angrier and was unprecedentedly upset.. Madison walked out of the smoking room and was somewhat unsteady, tears uncontrobly streaming down her face. She could endure Neville¡¯s insults, but when he insulted Jeremy, a surge of anger and humiliation overwhelmed her. The top priority was to endure it. After the divorce, she would take Jeremy far away from Neville. Chapter 18 Wiping away her tears, she returned to the private room, but Jeremy sensed that something was wrong. Someone must have bullied Mommy! he thought. In the past, he was helpless when someone bullied Madison, but now, if someone dared to bully her, he would teach that person a hard lesson. While Madison was answering a call by the window, Jeremy slipped off the chair and quietly left the room. He had smelled the scent of smoke in Madison, and upscale hotels usually had designated smoking rooms. Mommy had just returned not long ago. That person might not have left yet, Jeremy thought. Jeremy decided to try his luck. He followed the signs and found the smoking room. Before entering, he put the mask he had prepared on his face. The door of the smoking room creaked open. Jeremy peeked inside and saw a man in a ck suit leaning against the wall, smoking The man¡¯s handsome features were half¨Chidden in the smoke, and his deep eyes looked cold and sullen. What shocked Jeremy was that this man looked simr to him. Neville turned his head and saw a little guy at the door. The cartoon mask covered half of Jeremy¡¯s face, making him look cute but familiar. Neville instinctively extinguished his cigarette and said, ¡°Kid, this is not a ce for you toe. Jeremy knew that this man must be the one who bullied Madison. He deliberately stood straight and pretended to look embarrassed. ¡°Sir, do you know where the restroom is?¡± ¡°Go straight down the corridor to the east, and it¡¯s on the left,¡± Neville said. Jeremy pretended to look confused, pointing and struggling with his fingers. Neville found it somewhat amusing. How could a child recognize directions? ¡°Shall I take you there?¡± Neville asked. Jeremy happily hugged his thigh and said, ¡°Thank you.¡± Neville didn¡¯t particrly like children. He found them too noisy and doubted if he had the patience to deal with this kid. However, for some reason, Neville didn¡¯t find this little guy annoying at all. He even felt a strange sense of familiarity. With his long legs, Neville walked toward the restroom with Jeremy quickly. However, Jeremy¡¯s legs were short, and he struggled to catch up with him. Neville found it amusing. Neville, seemingly impatient, finally lifted Jeremy by the back of his shirt and took Jeremy with him. Jeremy realized it was his chance. He took out what he had prepared and aimed it at Neville¡¯s waist, giving it a squeeze. Completely unaware of Jeremy¡¯s antics, Neville continued walking. Neville wanted to take the kid to the restroom and leave, but he worried that the boy might get lost. So, he patiently waited by the door. However, Neville noticed that the passers¨Cby pointed at him and even covered their noses as they kept a distance from him. Chapter 18 At this moment, a waiter approached him, saying. ¡°Sir, would you like to change your clothes?¡± Neville finally realized that something was wrong. He reached behind and indeed felt a soft lump. Upon closer inspection, he found it was something mixed with yellow and green, resembling excrement. Only then did Neville notice that he had been pranked by the little kid. He rushed toward the restroom in anger, shouting. ¡°Kid,e out!¡± C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. He kicked open the cubicles one by one, only to find it empty. Thest cubicle had a drawing made with the sauce, depicting a giant turtle. Neville, who had never been fooled like this before, ordered the bodyguard, ¡°Find that little brat!¡± É« Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Chapter 19 In fact, the moment Jeremy entered the restroom, he sent a message to Madison, asking her to wait for him at the hotel, and he would arrive shortly. Madison knew her son was unique. He always delivered on his promises. Ross joked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid someone will kidnap your child?¡± Madison replied calmly, ¡°As long as he doesn¡¯t cause trouble, I¡¯m grateful. Who would dare provoke him!¡± Ross couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°I have to admit that Neville¡¯s genes are really good. Look how clever Jeremy is.¡± Madison couldn¡¯t deny this. From a young age, Jeremy demonstrated intelligence beyond his peers, and he had exceptional talent in hacking. He was currently the youngest hacking champion in the dark web But Jeremy was only her son. She would keep him hidden where Neville could never find him. Neville detested her, and the Preston family considered her useless. If they found out about Jeremy, they might take him back, but there would be no love for him. Her precious boy only needed her love. Neville initially thought that it was just a child¡¯s prank, and that there was no need to have a serious conflict with a little troublemaker. However, momentster, a photo of him covered in sauce was posted online, quickly bing a hot topic on the inte. Many people madements. ¡°Oh, my boy, the handsome Mr. Preston can¡¯t hold it in sometimes. I can even smell it through the screen.¡± ¡°This picture immediately shattered all my illusions about Neville. I feel like throwing up.¡± ¡°So, he will loseposure sometimes and even get dirty on himself. Well, I don¡¯t love him anymore.¡± Neville usually trended online due to his remarkable business acumen. This time, however, it was for a humiliating and undignified incident, which infuriated him. His image took a significant hit in the eyes ofizens, and even Aidan scolded him over the phone. ¡°Neville, have I not told you that you represent the prestige of the Preston family? Always be mindful of your words and actions!¡± Aidan scolded. ¡°Grandpa, this is a misunderstanding, Neville exined. ¡°I hope you clear up this misunderstanding soon. This incident has tarnished the reputation of the Preston family and even impacted the stock performance of ourpany,¡± Aidan said. Neville needed to find that child to rify the situation. However, he searched the entire hotel and couldn¡¯t find any trace of the boy. What was more, the hotel¡¯s and surrounding surveince systems were infected by a virus, making it impossible to review footage. He only found a glimpse of the child in a group photo taken by diners. The child was wearing a cartoon mask, revealing only his eyes. Ryan chuckled. ¡°How intriguing. This little one haspelled you to go to such great lengths.¡± Chapter 19 Neville coldly remarked. ¡°Do you think a child cane up with such a cunning trick?¡± He couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that someone was manipting things behind the scenes, pushing this little troublemaker into action Ryan leaned in and said, ¡°Howe I feel like his eyes are like yours? Check if you have any illegitimate child.¡± Neville responded icily. ¡°If he¡¯s my son. I¡¯d strangle him!¡± The thought of the humiliation caused by the little troublemaker angered Neville. Neville opened his notebook and found traces of the virus. Once he entered the tracking code, he could pinpoint the location. Sure enough, when he breached the opponent¡¯s defenses, Neville found the other party still online. Neville swiftly typed on the keyboard, attempting to trap him in a virtual snare for better location tracking. Jeremy, frightened, immediately cut off the power. He pressed his hand against his rapidly beating heart. Surprisingly, Jeremy encountered a skilled opponent and almost fell into his trap. Fortunately, Jeremy had prepared in advance, leaving the virus code elsewhere. Even if Neville locked onto his location, he couldn¡¯t find Jeremy. Madison, upon seeing the trending topic, knew who was behind it. However, it seemed that Neville had not recognized Jeremy, and she felt relieved. Madison said, ¡°Jeremy, stay away from Neville in the future.¡± Jeremy extended his arms and hugged her, saying, ¡°Mommy, I helped you vent your anger. Aren¡¯t you happy?¡± Madison enjoyed seeing the criticism directed at Neville online, but her primary concern was preventing Jeremy from being exposed. ¡°I will handle my own affairs. What you need to do is stay with Ariel on Warcana Ind, Madison said. If possible, she wanted to keep Neville in the dark about Jeremy forever. Jeremy felt a bit down at the thought of parting with Madison tomorrow. He said sadly, ¡°Mommy, I understand.¡± Madison kissed her son¡¯s cheek. ¡°Once I finish my tasks, we can live together.¡± Jeremy just held her tight. ¡°Mommy, from now on, I will protect you and take care of you. I won¡¯t let you be hurt.¡± Madison¡¯s eyes moistened as she embraced her son in the quiet night. From the moment Jeremy was born, he was taken to Warcana Ind. To avoid detection by the Preston family, she could only visit him every few months. Even though Madison couldn¡¯t remain by Jeremy¡¯s side as he grew up, it didn¡¯t hinder his love for her. The love between parents and children was often considered selfless, and in the same vein, a child¡¯s love for their parents was instinctual. Madison kissed Jeremy¡¯s soft hair. ¡°I will protect you well from now on.¡± Jeremy pretended to be asleep. Once Madison was asleep, he got out of bed and turned on the computer. Neville¡¯s visage had always lingered in Jeremy¡¯s mind. The resemnce between Neville and Jeremy was striking, almost too Chapter 19 uncanny to dismiss as a mere coincidence. Over the years, as soon as Jeremy learned about the term ¡°Dad¡± it was a taboo in Madison¡¯s heart, so he never asked about his father. He knew nothing about Madison¡¯s time in Norton. Drawing upon his exceptional memory, Jeremy sketched a picture of Neville¡¯s face. With determination in his eyes, he decided to input the image into the depths of the dark web. In an instant, a flood of information pertaining to Neville surfaced before him Jeremy¡¯s instinctive feeling grew stronger, affirming his belief that Neville was indeed his father. But Jeremy knew Neville didn¡¯t love Madison. Every time Madison hugged him to sleep, the pillow was always wet with lears. Angered, Jeremy raised his middle finger to the picture. Jerk, I won¡¯t let you off easily.¡± Jeremy¡¯s little hands typed on the keyboard. Hearing the sound signifying a payment hadnded in his ount, Jeremy was satisfied andy back down next to Madison. Someone¡¯s destined to have a sleepless night,¡¯ he thought. Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Neville was extremely furious. Even if he rified the sauce incident, people still doubted him, and these photos were about to be a stain on his life.. To make matters worse, he received a call from the Preston Group. ¡°Mr. Preston, something happened. The funds we prepared for the Stage One project have disappeared!¡± SEND GIFT Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Chapter 20 The project in Yrare had been under Neville¡¯s management for nearly half a year. With construction about tomence, the fund of 600 million dors for the project vanished. Although the Preston family was rich enough to handle this, this amount of money wasn¡¯t negligible. Neville had to trace the whereabouts of the missing funds. That evening. Neville instructed Bernard to pack his baggage for an immediate departure. Bernard asked, ¡°Mr. Preston, should we still keep an eye on Miss Guzman!¡± Neville¡¯s handsome face turned icy. ¡°If she wants to act recklessly, let her be.¡± During this period, she repeatedly challenged his boundaries, making him lose patience. ¡°Perhaps Miss Guzman is just testing how important she is to you,¡± Bernard said. Neville sneered. ¡°She miscalcted. I would never care about her.¡± When they had entered into their marriage, he had been explicit about his expectations. He made it clear that she was to y the role of Mrs. Preston and not to entertain any illusions beyond that. However, despite his warnings, she couldn¡¯t help but fall for him. Neville and Bernard boarded a ne back to Norton. When Madison woke up, Jeremy was no longer by her side, leaving only a note, which read, ¡°Mommy, I¡¯ve left with Ariel. Remember to have breakfast.¡± She turned her head and saw two sandwiches on the table, with a handsome self¨Cportrait drawn in ketchup. Clearly, it was made by Jeremy Although only five years old, Jeremy could take care of himself quite well. Madison suddenly realized that he had quietly grown up into a young adult, mature and considerate From now on, she wouldn¡¯t miss any moment of his growth. After breakfast, Madison informed Ross to go to the airport. Ross had partied at the barst night. He smelled of smoke and alcohol, with lipstick marks on his cor, looking like a carefree yboy. Madison scornfully said, ¡°After getting off the ne, find a hotel to freshen up before meeting Hazel¡± Ross, indifferent, replied, ¡°My dear Hazel doesn¡¯t care about such things. No matter how I look, she likes me.¡± Madison sternly said, ¡°Ross, Hazel is a good woman. Don¡¯t let her down.¡± ¡°Rest assured, even if I mistreat Hazel a hundred times, she still treats me well. That¡¯s my charm, Ross said. ¡°When some people give up, they won¡¯te back. If she is disappointed, you might lose her,¡± Madison said. Rosszily nced at her and said, ¡°Madison, I¡¯m not as heartless as Neville, and Hazel isn¡¯t as foolish as you Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Madison smiled. She was indeed naive. Knowing Neville didn¡¯t love her, she still chose to love him unconditionally, turning these three years into a joke. Seeing her like this, Ross regretted poking at her pain. He patted her shoulder to console her. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Madison. After you leave Neville, I will take you to have fun. I promise you¡¯ll enjoy every night.¡± Chapter 20 Madison rolled her eyes at him After arriving at the airport, Madison felt as if someone was watching her from behind. When she turned around, she didn¡¯t find anyone suspicious Watching Madison and Ross leave, Jeremy finally walked out of the cafe with Ariel. Ariel couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Jeremy, if you¡¯re so reluctant to leave Mommy, why not say goodbye in person?¡± Jeremy sniffled and said, Tm afraid Mommy will cry. Every separation from Madison was painful for him, but Jeremy didn¡¯t want Madison to be sad, so he would just see her off silently. Ariel ruffled Jeremy¡¯s little head and said, ¡°You¡¯re so considerate.¡± Jeremy looked at the departing ne and silently vowed that he would stay with Ariel on Warcana Ind as he promised and waited for Madison to visit him. Even if she was busy, he could actively find her. No one was allowed to separate him from Madison from now on. ¡°Ariel, let¡¯s go.¡± When Madison¡¯s nended, she sent a message to Neville. [Meet you at the city hall in half an hour.) At this moment, Neville was in a meeting at thepany. Last night, he had traced the hacker who stole the 600 million dors to Croginia 600 million dors was a significant amount, and the police promptly filed a case, coordinating with the police in Croginia for the arrest operation The project in Yrare couldn¡¯t afford any dys. Neville initiated thepany¡¯s emergency funds to ensure the project¡¯s smooth progress. When he saw the message, coldness covered his handsome face. For a moment, he couldn¡¯t figure out Madison¡¯s intentions. Was she joking with him, or was it about Ross? he wondered. ¡°Bernard, prepare the car,¡± Neville ordered. Regardless, he had to go to the city hall to see what tricks she was ying When Madison stepped off the ne, she headed straight to the city hall. Seeing newlyweds, she felt a bit lost. She had once envisioned a love story with Neville, even though she knew he had someone else in his heart. She held onto a glimmer of hope, thinking that if she loved him wholeheartedly, he would eventually love her back. Even if he deceived her, she would be happy, but Neville never cared about Madison from beginning to end. Ross said she was burying her head in her own fantasies, unaware that she couldn¡¯t change Neville¡¯s mind. She couldn¡¯t warm Neville¡¯s heart, and she couldn¡¯t save herself. But now, she had woken up from her dream and decided to start a new life. When Neville arrived at the city hall, it was already eleven o¡¯clock. He immediately spotted the woman in a light green dress standing under the shade, looking charming and gentle. She walked over when she saw him and said, ¡°I thought you would change your mind.¡± Chapter 20 Neville looked down at her and said. ¡°Madison, you think highly of yourself. I¡¯ve always kept my word. Make sure you¡¯ve thought it through.¡± Madison smiled. ¡°I n to turn over a new leaf. I don¡¯t want to stick to a man like you¡± Neville squinted. He found that Madison had changed a lot and became articte and sharp. They went into the hall silently. Things went smoothly during the paperwork, and within half an hour, both of them had divorce papers in hand. As they left the hall, Madison, still unwilling, mocked, ¡°Congrattions, Mr. Preston, on bing single again. You can marry Miss Conner.¡± Neville coldly scoffed. ¡°Madison, don¡¯te begging me.¡± Madison said. ¡°Rest assured, even if I starve on the streets, I won¡¯te begging to you. But based on our three years of marriage, I¡¯ll give you some advice.¡± ¡°Oh ¡°Don¡¯t miss my kindness and thoughtfulness, and don¡¯t beg me toe back to you, Madison said. Neville looked at her with a half¨Csmile. ¡°I won¡¯t, never.¡± Madison showed a relieved expression. ¡°Then I can rest easy She walked a few steps and suddenly turned back, saying. The past three years are like a joke to me.¡± Neville sat in the car with a gloomy face, and his aura was cold and strong. Bernard held his breath and timidly asked. ¡°Mr. Preston, shall we head back to the office?¡± Neville asked him, ¡°Does she think I¡¯lle back to her?¡± Bernard felt that Neville was in a bad mood. Choosing his words carefully, Bernard said, ¡°Women like to throw tantrums. She mighte back to you in a few days¡± ¡°Once she left, don¡¯t think abouting back!¡± COMMENT Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Chapter 21 To celebrate Madison being single again, Ross and Hazel invited her to Night Bar in Norton. This ce was famous for its extravagance, and a VIP booth alone cost about 200 thousand dors. Madison epted their invitation and wore a red strap dress. As she entered the bar, Madison instantly felt overwhelmed by the dazzling lights and music. Young men and women on the dance floor were freely moving their bodies to the rhythm, seemingly releasing their desires. Unustomed to such opulent settings. Madison rarely found herself in such ces. Her usual destinations in the past three years rarely extended beyond the market and her own home. Stepping into this world of extreme luxury, she felt an overwhelming spin of dizziness wash over her. However, she was unaware that from the moment she stepped in, Madison, a captivating figure in the eyes of many, had be the center of attention. People approached her for conversation, despite Madison coldly rejecting them. However, seeing her alone, they couldn¡¯t help but specte that she intentionally pretended to be aloof to elevate her status. After all, womening to Night Bar were either too lonely or seeking wealthy suitors Fortunately, Ross came to her rescue, causing those lonely men to give up. Before leaving, they couldn¡¯t resist ncing at Madison¡¯s stunning face. Ross half¨Cjokingly said, ¡°Madison, I¡¯ve always said, with your seductive face, you¡¯ll neverck suitors. Neville must be blind not to appreciate it¡± Madison furrowed her brows and said, ¡°We¡¯ve divorced, and there won¡¯t be any further connections.¡± ¡°Okay, tonight, let¡¯s just enjoy our drinks and not mention Neville at all.¡± Hazel, upon seeing Madison, immediately poured her a full ss of red wine. ¡°Miss Guzman, cheers to your singlehood. You have to enjoy yourself tonight.¡± Madison smiled and clinked sses with her. ¡°Miss Guzman, there are plenty of men much better than Neville. I¡¯ll show you how to be a woman desired but unattainable by men!¡± Hazel said. Madison chuckled, knowing that Hazel was just joking around. Privately, Hazel was loyal and only loved Ross. Ross pulled her into his arms and said, ¡°Darling, I can¡¯t tell you can be such a kind of woman¡± Hazel immediately begged for mergy. ¡°I was just joking with Miss Guzman.¡± Ross yfully bit Hazel¡¯s lips as punishment, making her blush. He then realized to consider Madison¡¯s feelings since she had just divorced. Their overt disy of affection might not be appropriate. Ross then toned it down and said, ¡°Madison, don¡¯t be sad. Leaving a jerk is worth celebrating. Don¡¯t feel sad about the terrible rtionship.¡± Madison took a sip of red wine. ¡°I¡¯m not sad. I just regret wasting ten years of my life on a man. I regret not realizing it sooner.¡± In fact, from the beginning, she knew Neville didn¡¯t love her. However, she still chose to marry him. Over the three years of marriage, she restrained her personality, tried to appear docile and gentle, even humbling herself to imitate Alison, but all of that couldn¡¯t earn her favor from Neville. The miscarriage made her wake up, and the humiliation and misery reminded her that her obsession was a mistake from Chapter 21 the start. Ross blinked at her and said, ¡°I¡¯ve prepared a surprise for you.¡± Madisonughed, ¡°As long as it¡¯s not a shock.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Tonight, I¡¯ll make you charming and outshine everyone!¡± He snapped his fingers, and young men who were energetically performing on stage immediately came to Madison. They formed a queue, arched their bodies, and gestured for Madison to step on their backs. ¡°Please, Queen, mount!¡± Ross excitedly said, ¡°Madison, this is the show I arranged for you! Have fun!¡± Madison was speechless. She shouldn¡¯t have any expectations from him. ¡°Madison, get on quickly! This show costs 600 thousand dors, and of course, it¡¯s on you. I¡¯ll only spend my money on Hazel. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Upon hearing this, Madison was shocked. 600 thousand dors could afford a nice bag. However, since the money had already been spent, she had to fulfill this guy¡¯s intentions. She took off her shoes and stepped on the backs of the men, with two handsome young men on each side assisting her. After she ascended the stage, someone immediately pressed her onto a golden chair. The young men began to dance energetically around her, the stage illuminated with vibrant colors. Madison felt a bit dizzy, supporting her head with one hand,zily enjoying the lively scene before her. Someone handed her a money gun. She epted it with a smile, pressed the trigger, and banknotes showered down on the stage like rain, causing the crowd to cheer. The crazy scene created an intoxicating atmosphere. The moment Neville entered the hall, he saw Madison. She now sat on the chair like an elegant queen. Her red dress was fluttering, and her long legs crossed. Her beautiful eyest ****made her look extremely charming. He had never seen Madison so stunning. For some reason, seeing those men infatuated with her, Neville felt furious. The excited cheers from the audience made the entire Night Bar lively. Hearing the deafening cheers, Neville¡¯spanions couldn¡¯t help but look over. Ryan tutted, ¡°Why do I feel like that woman looks familiar?¡± Micah Myers, Neville¡¯s friend, was the first to react. ¡°Damn, Neville, isn¡¯t that Madison?¡± Bryan said, ¡°You must be mistaken. Everyone knows that Madison only loves Neville. Besides, she has always been quiet in character. She¡¯s probably waiting for Neville at home.¡± Neville, who had been silent all along, now had a dark expression. The colorful lights projected onto his eyes, making them appear even colder and sharper. 13:22 Thu, 2 May Chapter 21 Since the moment Madison divorced him, he felt an inexplicable difort. Neville initially nned to let her taste bitterness. When she realized she couldn¡¯t give up on the identity of Mrs. Preston she would beg toe back to him. He didn¡¯t expect her to show any remorse or self¨Cme and even had a good time in a bar. He underestimated her after all Bryan, seeing Neville¡¯s displeasure, quickly intervened, ¡°Definitely not Madison. Look at the woman on the stage. She¡¯s like a fairy, not Madison¡¯s style.¡± Micah, rubbing his chin, said, ¡°Well, her figure is excellent. Big chest, slim waist, and long legs. She¡¯s stunning.¡± Neville¡¯s eyes swept over Micah¡¯s face like a sharp knife. His voice was cold as he said, ¡°What? Are you interested in my ex- wife?¡± 0 SEND GIFT Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Chapter 22 ¡°Damn, you two got divorced?¡± ¡°She actually let go?¡± They all knew that Madison loved Neville so much that she wouldn¡¯t let go. Back then, she even sacrificed her kidney to save Neville. Regina was difficult to get along with and the Preston family looked down on Madison¡¯s background, so they subjected. Madison to many difficulties. However, over the years, Madison endured hardship because of her deep love for Neville. Micah asked again, ¡°You really divorced? Neville, you better think it through. Madison is gentle and good at cooking, and most importantly, she wholeheartedly dedicates herself to you. You might never be with another woman like her again.¡± Bryan said. ¡°Good that they divorced. Madison may have a pretty face, but she didn¡¯t have a good family background Marrying her is equivalent to supporting her family. Without this burden, Neville will have a more carefree life. But she was with you for three years. At least give her some alimony when you divorce.¡± Neville had considered this issue, but Madison insisted on not taking a penny. Should he force her to take it? Ryan nced toward the stage and said, ¡°Why do I feel like Miss Guzman has a rich nightlife after divorcing Neville?¡±Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Micah rolled his eyes and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you see that the person who brought her here is the wealthy young man Ross? Birds of a feather flock together,¡± Ryanughed. ¡°I envy Ross for his carefree life with beauties around him.¡± Neville¡¯s face became increasingly gloomy as he downed a gulp of red wine, surrounded by an aura of solemnity. Hazel¡¯s excited voice resonated throughout the entire bar. ¡°Next, the queen will toss a ball. Whoever catches it tonight will get the queen¡¯s favor!¡± Cheers erupted from the crowd below. Madison looked speechless. All she wanted was to y a simple game, and spending the night with a man was off¨Climits. Dancers handed her a red ball, saying, ¡°My queen, it¡¯s your arena. Choose whomever you like¡± Madison yed with the ball in her hands, and excited cheers erupted from the audience. ¡°Queen, pick me Pick me!¡± ¡°Queen, take me away. I can definitely make your ex regret losing you!¡± ¡°Pick me, and I¡¯ll give you a good time, making you ecstatic. When he listened to the passionate confessions below the stage, Neville¡¯s fingers holding the wine ss tightened slightly. Micah, sitting next to him, couldn¡¯t help but shiver. He had a feeling that Neville might unleash his fury any moment. Madison casually tossed the ball. With a swoosh, the ball uratelynded in Neville¡¯s arms. Hazel¡¯s excited voice came. ¡°Young ng man, tonin tonight you must serve e our Queen well. Don¡¯t be useless like her ex.¡± Neville¡¯s cold gaze fell on Madison, and after a moment, he walked toward her with a menacing aura. Chapter 22 Ross and Hazel, seeing Neville approaching, were both stunned. They didn¡¯t expect that Madison would identally hit the ball at Neville. When Madison saw his face clearly, she felt it was ridiculous. She once put her heart into winning his favor, but when she seized doing this, fate brought them together. People around were still cheering. Wow, what incredible luck! The ballnded on a handsome young man. They look like a perfect match.¡± ¡°If thedy doesn¡¯t like the young man, she can still pick me!¡± Neville¡¯s eyes grew s eyes grew sullener, and his cold aura subjected others to great pressure. Madison suddenly felt embarrassed and cursed Ross. Was this a surprise? It seemed more like a shock. She tried to ignore Neville, smiling at everyone. ¡°This one doesn¡¯t count.¡± Cheers echoed. ¡°Looks like 1 still have a chance. Pick me!¡± The music, apanying the excitement of the crowd, became more lively. Neville walked up to Madison with a stern face, grabbed her wrist, and dragged her out. Seeing Neville taking Madison away, Hazel pushed Ross and said, ¡°Get her back!¡± Ross shrugged. ¡°Don¡¯t be silly. He¡¯s terrible. I don¡¯t want to seek death.¡± Thave to take Madison back,¡± said Hazel. Ross pulled her back and said, ¡°Sweetheart, they just got divorced, but their rtionship can¡¯t just end. Some things can¡¯t be cut off so easily. Let her handle it herself.¡± Hazel felt it made sense but kept ncing towards the door from time to time, fearing that Neville might hurt Madison. After all, he looked terrifyingly gloomy, as if he could re up at any moment. Madison regained herposure and looked up at him with a smile. ¡°Mr. Preston, is there something? The bright moonlight framed her graceful figure. Her beautiful eyes, clear and assertive, were different from the gentleness. previous Neville felt that Madison had changed a lot. Even her tone of speech was cold and distant, unlike the warmth from before. His frustration increased, and he snapped, ¡°You¡¯re quite open with Ross. He even allowed you to act shamelessly in front of other men. Madison sneered. ¡°It¡¯s none of your business. Don¡¯t forget. We¡¯re already divorced.¡± She didn¡¯t want to spend another moment with Neville. As Madison turned to leave, Neville suddenly grabbed her wrist and said, ¡°Madison, are you degrading yourself just to make me pity you?¡± She suddenly burst intoughter. She knew Neville was always arrogant, but she didn¡¯t expect him to be so narcissistic What made him think that she wanted his pity? ¡°Mr. Preston, if there¡¯s something wrong with your mind, go for a check¨Cup. Don¡¯t pester me, or I¡¯ll call the police.¡± Her smile was dazzling, but it pierced his heart, Neville suddenly let go of her hand. As if somewhat disgusted, he rubbed his fingers and said. Tm just warning you. Ross is not a good guy. If he¡¯s okay with you degrading yourself in public, he might Chapter 22 send you to bed with his business partners, making you his bargaining chip.¡± Madison didn¡¯t get angry but smiled. ¡°Thank you for your concern. Hut rest assured, the stupidest thing I¡¯ve done so far is falling in love with you and marrying you. Fortunately, I¡¯vee to my senses now.¡± Neville¡¯s face grew even darker. She hadn¡¯t been so sharp to him before. Moreover, over the past three years, he hadn¡¯t mistreated her. Why did she look like she couldn¡¯t wait to leave him! ¡°Madison, be wise! Even if you beg toe back to me, I won¡¯t be moved!¡± ¡°You¡¯re overthinking. Let¡¯s go our separate ways. Don¡¯t meddle with my life anymore.¡± Madison turned and went back to the bar. Neville felt annoyed, but he couldn¡¯t vent his anger Madison could easily provoke him now. Once Madison returned to her seat, she took a few more sips of her drink¡± Madison tried to convince herself that Neville had nothing to do with her anymore, but she could still be hurt by his words. It seemed as if, in Neville¡¯s eyes, she deserved to be associated with lowliness and foolishness. Why did he look down on her? Love could indeed make her humble to the point of losing herself, but Madison was not the woman she used to be. She was no longer bound by humble love. Madison drank a bit too much, her head feeling heavy. She staggered towards the restroom. At this moment, a figure blocked the door, raising her hand to deliver Madison a p. SEND GIFT Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Madison, almost instinctively, grabbed the other person¡¯s wrist. When Alison¡¯s angry face erged in front of her, Madison Bod sober ¡°Miss Conner, don¡¯t be mad with drink Alison red at her angrily and said, ¡°Madison, you and Neville are already divorced. Why do you still cling to him?¡± Alison hadn¡¯t seen Neville for a few days. A friend of hers told Alison that Neville was at Night Bar, so she dressed up and nushed over. Unexpectedly, she saw Madison and Neville together. Alison wasn¡¯t a fool, and she had long noticed that Neville lost hisposure because of Madison. For Alison, it meant that she might lose Neville. Madison sneered, ¡°Miss Conner, please make it clear, It¡¯s Neville who came to pester me, not that I actively approached him. Take care of your man and don¡¯t me others if he likes someone else. She suddenly threw off Alison¡¯s wrist and walked into the restroom without looking back. Talking to Alison made her nauseous. Alison looked at the red mark on her wrist. Madison used to be obedient, but now she had totally changed. However, Alison didn¡¯t believe that a person¡¯s character could be changed so easily. At this moment, she saw a familiar figure staggering towards her. And Alison came up with a dirty trick. Madison sshed cold water on her face, dispelling the remaining drunkenness, and touched up her makeup. When Madison passed through the corridor, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into a private room. The room was dim, filled with the scent of alcohol. A man leaned in. ¡°Beauty, spend the night with me, and I will give you whatever you want.¡± It turned out to be a drunken man. In the darkness, Madison couldn¡¯t see who he was, but her eyes were cold as she said, ¡°Then how about y your life?¡± The man felt Madison¡¯s voice was charming, and he suddenly felt hotter. ¡°Of course, I¡¯ll be happy if I can die for you.¡± Madison sneered, grabbed his cor, and fiercely kicked him. The man let out a painful cry and bent over. Madison, disgusted, pped her hands. Dealing with drunkards dirtied her hands. Although she was not as strong as before because she had donated one of her kidneys, it was more than enough to deal with an ordinary person. As Madison was about to leave, the man rushed up, grabbing her waist. ¡°I have to give you a hard lesson!¡± Madison initially wanted to let this drunkard go, but he sought his own death. She wouldn¡¯t be med for it. She suddenly turned around, hooking her hands around the man¡¯s scap. With a couple of crisp sounds, his arms were dislocated, and a scream echoed in the room, though drowned out by the noise outside. Chapter 23 Madison raised her foot and kicked him in the chest The man fell to the ground, crying in pain. Madison turned on the lights and saw the man¡¯s face clearly. ¡°Harrison?¡± Harrison Preston was Neville¡¯s cousin, whom she had met a few times at family gatherings. For the sake of their rtionship, Neville entrusted him to manage a cosmeticspany under the Preston family. However, Harrison wasn¡¯t cut out for business, and his indulgence in drinks and beauties led thepany to continuous losses. Last year. Neville took back the management rights of the cosmeticspany, which left Harrison harboring resentment toward him. However, Harrison had no reason to vent his anger on Madison. In the colorful lights of the corridor, it was impossible for him to recognize her identity. Still, Harrison had dragged her into the room as if he had long targeted her. It must be a conspiracy. Madison squinted and asked, ¡°Who se you to mess with me?¡± Harrison wanted to curse, but the pain in his shoulder silenced him. He never expected the soft¨Clooking woman to be so fierce. ¡°Madison. I¡­ I was drunk and just wanted to have some fun with any woman. If I knew it was you, I wouldn¡¯t dare to touch You Madison chuckled, picking up a fruit knife from the table. The fruit knife flickered with a bright edge in her fingers, highlighting her cold beauty. ¡°Since you dare to lay a hand on me, I presume you¡¯ve already damaged the nearby surveince. Even if I killed you, the police wouldn¡¯t find the killer, right?¡± Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Harrison was drenched in cold sweat He thought. This is not the Madison I used to know. Was she acting nice in the past?¡® Madison slowly approached, her voice chilling. ¡°So, tell me, who sent you to mess with me?¡± Harrison said with a trembling voice, ¡°Madison, it was a misunderstanding.¡± Madison smiled. Then let¡¯s start with your fingers. It won¡¯t cost you your life anyway. Then I will cut from your belly to your chest bit by bit. Oh, I¡¯ll precisely avoid your vital organs so that you won¡¯t die too quickly, and you can suffer a little longer. Harrison was already scared out of his wits. He immediately begged for mercy. ¡°Madison, don¡¯t. I¡¯ll tell you anything? Seeing Alison approaching. Neville cast a cold nce at Micah, seemingly questioning why she was there. Micah shrugged and didn¡¯t know about it. Alison said gently, ¡°Neville, don¡¯t drink too much. It¡¯s bad for your health¡± Bryanughed. ¡°A bar is a ce to drink. If you¡¯re here to persuade people not to drink, you might as well leave.¡± Alison¡¯s face turned pale. Seeing Neville not intending to help her, she felt even more embarrassed. Ryan, enjoying the show, said, ¡°Miss Conner, Neville has just divorced, and you can¡¯t wait to see him. You understand how to seize the moment.¡± Chapter 23 Alison suddenly felt irritated. Neville¡¯s friends seemed to have a great hostility towards her. She never saw them mock Madison like this when Madison was with Neville. But those who could be friends with Neville were the nobility of Norton, and she couldn¡¯t afford to offend any of them. She could only force a smile and said, ¡°Neville has stomach trouble, and I¡¯m worried he¡¯ll get gastritis from drinking too much¡± ¡°Then what¡¯s your rtionship with Neville? Ex¨Cgirlfriend, lover, or girlfriend?¡± Just then, Madison walked over, holding a bottle of red wine. Wearing a red dress, she looked particrly enchanting. The colorful lights on her skin made her seem even more morous. In Jerms of aura, appearance, and figure, Madisonpletely outshone Alison. Even Alison had to admit that Madison was stunning and felt embarrassed. Feeling humiliated, Alison suppressed her anger and said, ¡°Madison, why are you still here?¡± ¡°We know each other. It¡¯s proper to greet each other when we meet, isn¡¯t it?¡± Madison opened the red wine and poured it over Alison¡¯s head. Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Alison was almost drenched. Her delicate makeup was washed away, and her white dress was stained with wine. Under the lights, she looked extremely embarrassed. What made her even more embarrassed was that there wasn¡¯t a single person willing to help her. Madison coldly warned, ¡°Miss Conner, this time it¡¯s red wine, but next time it might be cold knives. Be careful with your actions!¡± Alison was shaking with anger, but with Neville present, she couldn¡¯t re up. She could only pretend to look pitiful and whimper. ¡°I don¡¯t know what I did to make you so angry.¡± Madison sneered. For years, Alison had been pretending to be weak and innocent. Madison found it disgusting. Pinching her nose suddenly, Madison said to everyone. ¡°I won¡¯t disturb your fun. I can¡¯t stand the smell of an angelic b*tch¡± Alison was angry at Madison¡¯s words. After Madison left, Micah couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter. ¡°Damn, Madison is truly something. How did I not notice she was so eloquent? She just hit the nail on the head.¡± Ryan nced at Neville and said, ¡°She¡¯s probably stimted by the divorce.¡± Bryan patted Neville¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Speaking of which, it¡¯s all thanks to Neville. Such a gentledy had be a fierce woman because of you. It¡¯s quite exciting to watch.¡± Neville¡¯s face darkened. ¡°Get lost!¡± Embarrassed and angry, Alison would only feel more humiliated if she stayed any longer. So she found an excuse to leave. Neville and his friends left one after another. Micah¡¯s driver waste, so he got into Neville¡¯s car, saying, ¡°Neville, give me a ride.¡± Neville rubbed his throbbing temples and said, ¡°Just don¡¯t talk too much, and I might consider it. Micah couldn¡¯t hold back and asked, ¡°What do you think about Madison embarrassing Alison tonight?¡± Neville reminded him, ¡°We are already divorced.¡± Micah patted his own mouth and forgot that they had divorced. ¡°Well, here¡¯s what I think. Your ex¨Cwife still has feelings for you. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t embarrass Alison like this.¡± Neville squinted. ¡°Are you saying she¡¯s jealous?¡± ¡°Of course. She liked you for so long. How can she just let go? If you like her, be bold and pursue her. It¡¯s not a big deal for a man to revisit past rtionships.¡± Neville sneered, ¡°How did you see that I like her?¡± Even if Madison begged him toe back, he wouldn¡¯t spare her a second nce. He would never get back with his ex However, after Micah¡¯s analysis, Neville felt that his mood had improved and felt that the summer breeze was cooler. He thought, Jealousy? Indeed, she¡¯s just jealous Chapter 21 However, he wouldn¡¯t indulge her. Madison lost interest in drinking after she saw Neville and Alison, and she left with Ross and Hazel. ¡°Madison, what¡¯s going on between you and Alison?¡± Just now, they saw Madison pouring wine over Alison, and they knew that Madison wouldn¡¯t provoke trouble. If she wasn¡¯t pushed too far, Madison wouldn¡¯t have embarrassed the other party. Madison briefly exined what Harrison had done to her. Ross cursed instantly, ¡°Damn, that jerk¡¯s rtives are also scum. How dare he target you?¡± Hazel indignantly said, ¡°What¡¯s even more infuriating is that Alison is behind all this. What kind of vicious woman cane with such a malicious n?¡± up Speaking of it, Madison felt a wave of fear. Harrison was Neville¡¯s cousin and grew up under Aidan¡¯s care. He was honeymouthed, so Aidan doted on him. If Harrison seeded just now, Madison would have be an enemy of the Preston family. Coupled with being Neville¡¯s ex¨Cwife, she would definitely be the target of the media. Harrison could im that she seduced him, turning her into an immoral woman. And Madison would have to live with shame for the rest of her life. In addition, if Harrison seeded, it would break anyst trace of affection Neville held for Madison. Alison¡¯s n was vicious. She wanted to make him nauseous at the thought of Madison. N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. It was a wicked scheme, hitting two birds with one stone. Madison said coldly, ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯m not that easy to bully. When I questioned Harrison, I kept the evidence. If Alison wants to provoke me in the future. I¡¯ll make sure she suffers!¡± She couldn¡¯t understand why Alison, who had won Neville¡¯s heart and was even pregnant with his child, would repeatedly. pick on her. It seemed Madison had been too gentle in the past, letting everyone think she was an easy target. o the That night, while packing her bags, Madison found the keys to the Preston family in her suitcase. She realized that some of her belongings were still at the Preston family mansion, including design drafts she used for wedding dresses. These drafts could save Madison a lot of time in designing, As she retrieved her belongings, Madison could leave the keys to the Preston family, in case Neville misunderstood ther intentions. Early the next morning, Margaret called to tell Madison about the traffic jam. It may take her new Kossenia an hour to get through. Madison advised her to be careful on the road and decided to take a taxi to the Preston family. Madison had a habit of morning runs. She changed into a casual sports outfit and went for a run. When she returned, she realized she had taken the wrong set of keys. The bunch in her hand happened to be the keys to the Preston family. Despite the divorce, breaking these habits wouldn¡¯t happen overnight. Chapter 2: 9K 74% £¤74% Realizing this, she felt ufortable and urgently wanted to sever these ties. She decided to return the troublesome keys to the Preston family. The mansion was located in the southern suburbs. Madison was worried about the difficulty of finding a taxi there, so she instructed her driver to wait for her. She would leave once she got her belongings. As the driver turned around, he identally ran over a puddle, sshing Madison with mud. She couldn¡¯t help but feel that the Preston family was an unlucky ce for her. When Regina saw Madison, disheveled and covered in mud at the Preston family mansion, she sneered. ¡°Hey, haven¡¯t you gotten your guts? Why are you back in such a sorry state? Let me tell you. Neville won¡¯t get back to you. Don¡¯t cling to him.¡± Dajsy added. ¡°Mom, did you forget? We need a dog to guard the house, We might be able to feed this one.¡± ¡°Oh, silly girl, there are different breeds of dogs. A guard dog can protect a house, but the Guzman family iszy and stupid¡± Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Regina and Daisy mocked Madison, which often happened during Madison¡¯s three years of marriage. In their eyes. Madison was nothing more than a servant. She should feel honored to be able to marry Neville. Madison used to tolerate them out of her love for Neville. Now that she and Neville have separated, she didn¡¯t need to curry favor with them ¡°I don¡¯t think the Preston familycks dogs. Instead, youck two kennels. If you two can¡¯t afford the kennels, I can offer them. Consider it my generosity,¡± said Madison. Regina said angrily. ¡°Madison, I am your former mother¨Cinw. Aren¡¯t you afraid of ruining your reputation? If I tell others how terrible you are, who would dare to marry you in the future?¡± Daisy echoed. ¡°Exactly, a woman like you, who lost a man¡¯s support, will probably end up with nothing. If you are obedient, my mother and I will introduce you to a few old men for the sake of the days you worked as a maid for the Preston family. After all, it¡¯s impossible for a divorced woman to marry a rich and handsome man again. Faced with the insults from Regina and Daisy, Madison remainedposed. After three years, she had heard enough harsh words. Although Regina was not from a prestigious family, she should be cultured after being in the upper ss for so many years. However, when she scolded Madison, her true colors of amoner showed through. Sometimes Madison admired herself. It was as if she had a magic power, making others reveal their true faces. She smiled and said. ¡°Did I do something that angered you?¡± Regina felt triumphant and disdainful. She was delighted that she quickly subdued Madison. Her disdain came from the fact that no matter how Madison changed, she couldn¡¯t get rid of her inherent weakness. Regina thought that Madison couldn¡¯t wait to apologize after being scolded. In Regina¡¯s mind, Madison still wanted to return to the Preston family. Thinking of this. Regina arrogantly said. ¡°Stop dreaming. Madison. I agreed to Neville marrying you because you were willing to save him. But I didn¡¯t expect you to be so hypocritical. You¡¯re not worthy of Neville! Don¡¯t dream abouting back! Madison smiled sarcastically. ¡°You¡¯re overthinking. Even if Neville begged me toe back, I wouldn¡¯t take a step into that house. After all, no one wants to fall into the same pit twice.¡± Regina trembled with anger at hearing Madison¡¯s sarcasm. How did I not realize that Madison was so eloquent before?¡± she thought. couldn¡¯t tolerate Madison insulting her mother like this and immediately chimed in, ¡°Don¡¯t overestimate yourself. You came to the Preston family today just to get morepensation, right? I¡¯ll tell you, in these three years, you¡¯ve enjoyed the luxuries and benefits of the Preston family. What we gave you is enough to offset any debt of gratitude. Don¡¯t think you can leverage that to your advantage!¡± Madison suddenly burst intoughter. When she gave birth to her son, she almost lost her life. Two yearster, she donated a kidney to Neville, and she was in aa for three days and nights for the operation. That was why the Preston family agreed to let her marry Neville. Originally, they wanted her to die so that she couldn¡¯t get any benefits from the Preston family. Unfortunately, she survived, but she had to take medication for the rest of her life. But Madison didn¡¯t expect that her sacrifice wouldn¡¯t earn her any respect in the Preston family. It was truly ironic. Regina and Daisy were scared by herughter. ¡°What¡­ What the hell is wrong with you?¡± cursed Regina. ¡°Don¡¯t get crazy here. Don¡¯t cause trouble for the Preston family,¡± added Daisy. Madison suddenly stoppedughing and blinked at them. ¡°It seems I¡¯ve startled both of you. How about 1 perform a talent show as an apology?¡± Regina and Daisy were baffled by her words. They looked at each other, not understanding what she meant. Madison picked up the ashtray from the table and fiercely threw it at the expensive porcin vases next to the stairs. The pair of porcin vases instantly turned into fragments. In the past, Madison treated Regina as her mother¨Cinw and respected her. Knowing that Regina had a hobby of collecting porcin, Madison deliberately had someone manipte the auction, and Regina bid for it at a price of 700 thousand dors. But the real value of this pair of porcin vases was 16 million dors. Now, they had soared to 30 million dors. This incident made Regina famous, and she loved to show off the vases. Almost every time she attended an auction, she would boast about her achievements. Even when friends and rtives visited, Regina would ce the porcin vases in the most conspicuous ce. Now that Madison had divorced Neville, she would destroy what she had once given Regina. Looking at the fragments scattered on the ground, Regina turned pale instantly and almost fainted, but Daisy supported her in time. ¡°Madison, do you know the value of the porcin vases? It¡¯s 30 million dors!¡± Madison tilted her head and smiled. ¡°I know.¡± Then how dare you smash them?¡± Madison kicked the pieces on the ground and said indifferently, ¡°In these three years, I¡¯ve been cooking, cleaning the rooms, and washing underwear for you two. Isn¡¯t that worth 30 million dors?¡± Daisy was pissed off. ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense! Hiring a maid will cost at most 20 thousand dors a year. Moreover, it was you who begged my brother to marry you. You¡¯re willing to serve us. Why should we give you money?¡± *Madison knew that the Preston family would take her hard work for granted. Madison smiled cunningly. ¡°If you think it¡¯s unfair, you can sue me. Tell the whole world that Neville hasn¡¯t been a bachelor since three years ago. Daisy was instantly silent, as she knew Regina had a n. Regina never appeared publicly with Madison. She only brought Madison to the family gatherings because she wanted to keep Neville¡¯s marriage hidden. After their divorce, Neville could still be seen as a single man and could marry a wealthy-dy. Madison knew her n, so the deliberately provoked them. For a while, Regina and Daisy dared not say anything. After a while, Regina said, ¡°Get her out of here!¡± Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Madison calmly walked upstairs and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, once I¡¯ve taken what belongs to me, I¡¯ll leave on my own.¡± Chapter 25 Daisy, realizing something, immediately rushed in front of her. ¡°You can¡¯t take anything with you!¡± Madison narrowed her eyes. I remember you have many valuable items. Should I go up and smash them?¡± Daisy was frightened by the coldness in Madison¡¯s eyes and dared not stop her.. Regina pulled her back and stared at Madison going upstairs. She said hatefully, ¡°Call your brother and ask him toe back quickly!¡± Regina believed that once Neville came back, Madison would be timid and not dare to be arrogant. Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Chapter 26 When Neville received the call, he had just finished an international video conference. Seeing that the caller was Daisy, he frowned. Daisy didn¡¯t learn anything good from Regina but inherited her vanity and arrogance. Neville thought that she might have caused trouble and wanted him to clean up the mess. Neville handed the phone to Bernard and said, ¡°Tell her I¡¯m in a meeting.¡± Seeing the caller, even Bernard felt a headache. But even if Neville threw a bomb at him, he had to catch it ¡°Ms. Preston, Mr. Preston is in a meeting. Daisy¡¯s angry voice came from the phone. Tell my brother that Madison hase back to the house, She smashed Mom¡¯s pair of porcin vases. Ask my brother to bring thewyer!¡± Bernard put the call on speaker, and Neville heard everything. In fact, when Neville heard Madison¡¯s name, he lost all interest in dealing with the documents on hand. Bernard looked at Neville, seemingly seeking his opinion on whether to go back home. Neville nodded, and Bernard said. ¡°Alright, Ms. Preston, as soon as Mr. Preston finishes his meeting. I will inform him.¡± Before hanging up, Daisy cursed Madison. Bernard was nervous. Every time he answered a call from the Preston family, he had to be on edge. ¡°Mr. Preston, if you¡¯re worried that Miss Guzman will be bullied, I¡¯ll arrange a car for you right away.¡± Neville nced at him indifferently and said, ¡°Howe you think I care about her?¡± Moreover, he thought that Madison had be quite arrogant recently. Not only did she learn how to seduce men, but she also dared to throw a tantrum. Bernard said, ¡°Sorry, Mr. Preston, it was my mistake. Miss Guzman probably isn¡¯t reconciled, so she came to cause trouble. Just let her make a scene. After she vented her anger, she woulde back to you.¡± Neville suddenly remembered Micah¡¯s wordsst night about women being jealous. ¡®It seems that she is still jealous after a whole night. No wonder she wille back home, Neville thought. He wanted to see what she was up If she knelt and begged him toe back, he would consider letting her back. After all, in the past three years, she had done a good job as Mrs, Preston. Neville stood up and headed towards the wardrobe. ¡°Prepare a car. ¡°You really still care about Miss Guzman¡± Neville sneered. ¡°Well, I care about the 30 million dors. If she dares to smash things, she should pay the price¡± But Bernard didn¡¯t think that Neville cared about the money. On the contrary, when he heard the news of Madison returning home, Neville even smiled. Chapter 26 When Madison leftst time, she only took a few changes of clothes. And she wanted to take all her belongings this time. As she entered the bedroom. Madison was stunned when she noticed Neville¡¯s items. It seemed that Neville had been living in her bedroom since she left. In the past, they slept in separate rooms, and even after Neville took care of his personal needs, he would return to the guest room. Was he pretending to be a devoted lover?¡® she thought Madison found this idea nauseating. The lingering scent of Neville in the room made her stomach churn. She quickly packed her belongings. The attic was Madison¡¯s private ce, where she would rx after finishing household chores, This attic also served as her studio, filled with sketches of Neville and drafts of her designs in her spare time. Madison searched for a long time but couldn¡¯t find that stack of drafts. She devoted all her beautiful fantasies about marriage to those drafts, hoping that one day Neville would understand her goodness and give her a splendid wedding with a dress she had designed herself. However, since she had been disappointed by Neville time and time again, she locked those drafts in an ebony box. Now, the box only contained a few scattered clothing design drafts. Someone must have taken away her drafts. Madison carried her suitcase downstairs in a huff. At this moment, Regina was lying on the sofa with a cold towel on her forehead, looking weak. Daisy, seeing the suitcase in Madison¡¯s hand, avoided eye contact with Madison. Madison squinted her eyes, walking straight towards Daisy, and said, ¡°Give me back my things.¡± Daisy was guilty, but thinking that this was her home, and Neville was on his way back to support her, she didn¡¯t fear Madison. She straightened her back and said, ¡°What do you mean? The Preston family is one of the wealthiest families in Norton. And I can have whatever I want. Why would I want your shabby things? Madison chuckled. Although her voice was gentle, it carried a chilling coldness. I asked you to give me back my things, not seeking your exnation.¡± Daisy looked up at her and felt a chill down her spine. She never expected that she would be scared by Madison. Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. She was about to spill the truth, but she noticed a figure at the doorway. Daisy pretended to be pitiful and said, ¡°Although you and my brother are divorced, my Mom and I have never mistreated you. Why do you have to vent all your grievances on us?¡± ¡°Are you kidding me? I just want to take back what belongs to me. What tricks are you going to y?¡± Regina was shaking with anger. You not only smashed my porcin vases but also ndered Daisy for stealing your things. It¡¯s ridiculous! The Preston family is a century¨Cold prestigious family, unlike your lowly family that might pocket our stuff while visiting Chapter 26 Regina always used Madison¡¯s background to attack her. Regina seemed to forget that she had once lived in the slum and had resorted to some underhanded means to be Mrs. Preston. Madison chuckled. ¡°Well, you forced me She walked towards the storage shelf where Regina¡¯s years of collections were ced. They were her pride and joy, as well as her disy of wealth, Regina realized what she was about to do and almost screamed, ¡°Stop her!¡± Madison was about to swing the suitcase towards the shelf, but suddenly, someone tightly wrapped around her waist, pulling her backward Both of them fell onto the sofa, and the suitcase flew out. SEND GIFT 0 Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Chapter 27 With anger in Neville¡¯s voice, he said. ¡°Have you caused enough trouble?¡± After getting up from him, Madison immediately tidied up her dress, as if it had been contaminated by something dirty. Neville was annoyed by her actions. Madison could always provoke him. Seeing someone supporting her. Daisy immediately said. ¡°Neville, she not only smashed Mom¡¯s favorite porcin vases but also wants to take our things away. You came back at the right time. Call the police and take her away!¡± Madison coldly scoffed. ¡°A thief crying Stop thief. It¡¯s a pity you¡¯re not an actress.¡± ¡°You Don¡¯t try to nder me. You can¡¯t ept being dumped by my brother and can¡¯t find a man to cling to, so you returned to the Preston family, wanting to steal some jewelry. Even if you¡¯re despicable, you should know your limits!¡± Madison was ustomed to Daisy¡¯s venomous words. She smiled and looked at Neville, saying. ¡°Mr. Preston, what¡¯s your take on this?¡± Her address of him immediately distanced herself from him. And it irritated Neville. ¡°Open the suitcase. Neville said. Madison¡¯s heart tightened. She should have known he wouldn¡¯t believe her. However, the suitcase contained her previous drafts of Neville. There were also some photos and carved items. If Neville were to find out about her intense love for him, it would be likeying all her cards on the table, showing that she was unwilling to let him go and leaving her vulnerable. And that would let the past torture her again. She couldn¡¯t let her suitcase be opened. ¡°What if I say no?¡± Madison asked. ¡°Do you think you have a choice?¡± Neville said. This was the Preston family, and Neville had the final say. Madison took a deep breath and then looked at him. her gaze icy. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing in there that belongs to you, please ask Ms. Preston to return my things and apologize to me!¡± Daisy said arrogantly. ¡°If you took something from the Preston family, you have to crawl on the ground and bark like a dog!¡± Neville frowned and was about to say something when Madison chuckled. ¡°Deal¡± She bent down to unzip the suitcase. Neville looked down at her. When she bent down, her clothes outlined her perfect figure. He was annoyed that he had inappropriate thoughts in this situation. Daisy and Regina stared intently at the suitcase, fearing Madison might pull something. They were certain Madison returned to the Preston family because she couldn¡¯t make a living after the divorce, so she used the excuse of taking her things back to steal the jewelry. Although Neville despised her, he bought her jewelry and luxury goods. Sometimes, even Regina and Daisy envied her. They refused to believe that Madison wouldn¡¯t take anything. Neville¡¯s things also belonged to the Preston family, so they thought Madison was doomed. Daisy set her phone to record mode, ready to capture Madison crawling on the ground like a dog She nned to post the video online, making Madison aughingstock in Norston. She wanted to see which man would dare to marry her. With a snap, the suitcase opened, and when Neville saw what was inside, he was momentarily stunned. There were many sketch papers of him frowning, sleeping, and lost in thoughts. Even the carved items were his silhouette. The depth of her love for him was evident in her ability to remember every detail about him. Neville, conflicted by his own emotions, uttered her name in a low voice, ¡°Madison.¡± Madison interrupted him with a smile, ¡°Mr. Preston, don¡¯t misunderstand. I just want to take out the garbage out so as not to dirty your noble hands.¡± Neville smiled sarcastically, thinking that she didn¡¯t mean what she said. Daisy, wide¨Ceyed, said, ¡°It¡¯s impossibile!¡± Madison stood up and said. ¡°If you don¡¯t believe it, feel free to search. If you find anything that belongs to the Preston family. I¡¯ll do what I just promised. Daisy, without any sense of dignity, knelt and frantically searched the suitcase, not leaving any corner untouched. Regina also couldn¡¯t believe it either, and she joined Daisy in searching. If they found no jewelry, it meant losing the initiative. Madison hated them so much. It probably wasn¡¯t just about returning her things and apologizing. Madison crossed her arms, disdainfully looking at Regina and Daisy They almost turned the suitcase inside out but still couldn¡¯t find any jewelry. Their foreheads were covered in cold sweat. Regina had an idea. She tried to take off a ring, but Madison grabbed her wrist and sneered, ¡°Hey, this ring is a family heirloom of the Preston family. Don¡¯t you want to leave it to your future daughter¨Cin¨C law?¡± Regina felt a bit embarrassed for being seen through. na Daisy, still focused on searching, shouted, ¡°Bitch, you must have hidden the jewelry in a secret compartment!¡± C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. She picked up a fruit knife from the table, intending to cut off the cloth. Neville kicked her wrist, sending the fruit knife fly out ¡°Daisy, that¡¯s enough! Neville shouted. Daisy, looking pale, slumped on the ground. Neville coldly said, ¡°Give her back the things and apologize!* Daisy felt a chill down her spine as Neville looked at her. With a lowered head, she said, ¡°I¡­ I thought it was garbage, so 1 threw it into the trash can.¡± Madison smiled, ¡°Well then, kneel on the ground and bark like a dog Daisy shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t go too far!¡± The floor was littered with broken pieces. If she crawled on the ground, her knees would be ruined. Regina also scolded, ¡°It seems you just pretended to be gentle and thoughtful. You¡¯re so malicious by nature!¡± Madison¡¯s smile held a touch of irony as she responded, ¡°Don¡¯t be such a hypocrite. It was your daughter who suggested this arrangement. How can you use me of malice when I am simply asking you to honor your own words?¡± Regina couldn¡¯t fight back. Neville nced at her and said, ¡°Madison, change the conditions. They had only divorced yesterday, and she came back to the Preston family to pick a fight. Ife thought she was just unwilling to leave him. If she proposed remarrying him, he could consider it. After all, he could afford more than one wife, and having someone be Mrs. Preston would save him a lot of trouble. SEND GIFT . Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Madison knew that she couldn¡¯t get the drafts back, and she was well aware that Neville would never allow her to harm Daisy or Regina. Neville could defend his family but had never protected her. Suddenly, Madison let out a cold sneer. ¡°Fine, Mr. Preston, I hope you can stay away from me in the future. Even if we meet, treat me as a stranger. Don¡¯t lecture me on the identity of my ex¨Chusband¡± Neville frowned. Since the divorce, Madison had be sharp¨Ctongued He didn¡¯t like this feeling at all. Madison lowered her gaze to her suitcase, feeling that it was meaningless to take these things away. They had divorced, and she shouldn¡¯t keep anything rted to him. I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Preston. I¡¯ve dealt with too much rubbish today and don¡¯t have the energy to deal with this. Could you please do me a favor and dispose of the rubbish for me?¡± Madison said. She took out two banknotes from her bag, stuffed them into Neville¡¯s cor, then turned to leave. Neville¡¯s face darkened. Was she giving him garbage disposal fees? And mimicking the way bardies stuffed service fees into male models cors was a tant insult to Neville. Annoyed, he crumpled the banknotes and threw them on the ground. Daisy screamed, ¡°Neville, why did you let that b*tch go? She smashed Mom¡¯s porcin vases!¡± Neville had a headache and was extremely annoyed. He sternly said, ¡°Shut up! Don¡¯t provoke her in the future!¡± Regina was also shocked by her son and dared not make a sound. Daisy vented all her anger on the suitcase Madison left behind, kicking and hitting it. ¡°Bitch! Bitch!¡± Neville frowned and said. ¡°Daisy Preston, that¡¯s enough!¡± Daisy instantly stopped her actions and tensed up. She was most afraid that he called her by her full name, which meant a final warning. Neville rubbed his temples and walked towards the stairs. Halfway there, he turned back to instruct the servant. ¡°Pack up the suitcase and put it back in the attic, in case shees back to settle scores with uster.¡± Regina stared at his back, muttering with mixed feelings, ¡°Does Neville fall for Madison?¡± Daisy immediately retorted, ¡°How is that possible? Madison is not only poor and fierce but also shameless, Why would Neville like her? Besides, he likes Alison. Madison is nowhere near her league.¡± ¡°True.¡± Regina suddenly asked, ¡°By the way, what did you take from her?¡± Daisy, feeling guilty, said, ¡°I just thought the box looked nice and took it away, but I never opened it. Later, I lost it. I have no idea what was inside. Regina, lying on the sofa, with a cold towel on her forehead. ¡°Forget it. What good thing could she have?¡± Madison couldn¡¯t get the wedding dress drafts she designed before, and it gave her a headache. Chapter 28 A wedding dress holds a symbolic significance of sanctity and romance. Madison had once been filled with anticipation for her own wedding, imbuing the wedding dress with profound meaning. However, reality dealt her a harsh blow. She had experienced a dreadful marriage that shattered her initial hopes and dreams. Now, she found herself unable to design wedding dresses with the same heartfelt emotions she once possessed. Instead, she relied on her memory to sketch the outlines of these dresses, trying to capture the essence of what they should represent. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. With her exceptional memory, Madison was able to swiftly recreate the sketches, spending just a morning to restore them. As sheid her eyes on her past dreams once more, she couldn¡¯t help but be ovee with emotions. It was a reminder that the most innocent things held a profound beauty. Even now, seeing these sketches, she still found them stunning With these sketches, she could definitely defeat Alison in thepetition. There was no more food in the fridge, and Madison drove her Koenigsegg to the city for groceries and shopping. This vi was good except that it was a bit far from the city. After driving for an hour, she arrived. It happened to be the weekend, and the supermarket parking lot was already full. Madison had to park her car on the side of the road. After parking, Madison entered the supermarket with a reusable handwoven bag. ¡°Daisy, isn¡¯t she the maid from your house!¡± ¡°Yeah, I remember she always brings that handwoven bag when she goes out. What a rustic.¡± Laughter erupted. Daisy¡¯s eyes followed the direction of their gaze until they fell upon Madison. Inwardly, she couldn¡¯t help but curse her bad luck, feeling frustrated with the timing of this encounter. Whenever she brought her ssmates to the Preston family, she would always portray Madison as nothing more than a maid deliberately omitting any mention of her marriage to Neville. ¡°Yeah, but she¡¯s been fired now. ¡°Oh, why? Her cooking was quite good. I kind of miss it.¡° ¡°Yeah, she looked honest. How did she get fired?¡± one of Daisy¡¯s friends asked. Daisy sneered. ¡°She has a habit of stealing¡± What did she steal?¡± Daisy, struggling to find a way to frame Madison, gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Not only did she steal, but she also tried to seduce my brother. How despicable!¡± ¡°It¡¯s too despicable. She doesn¡¯t know her ce. She thinks she can charm every man just because she¡¯s beautiful.¡± ¡°You never truly know someone. I never expected her to be so promiscuous.¡± Daisy, satisfied with her friends¡® mockery, sighed. ¡°She even sold the stolen things. We couldn¡¯t get them back, so we had to let her go. Her friends were indignant and said, ¡°Daisy, don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ve got your back!¡± Daisy¡¯s face showed a triumphant smile. ¡°When we get to the mall, just take whatever you like. I¡¯ll foot the bill.¡± Madison didn¡¯t have a good meal every day during the past years in the Preston family. So she had a stomach problem, and Chapter 28 p of warm milk. very night, she would force herself to drink a cup Now, as she was picking out milk, a cup of yogurt suddenly poured down on her head. ¡°Oops, sorry, I didn¡¯t mean it Before Madison could wipe the yogurt off her face, a second cup was poured over her. ¡°Don¡¯t get us wrong. I just want to help you cover up the b*tch¡¯s stench on you. Otherwise, no one dares to get close to you.¡± ¡°Yeah, how can you seduce men in this way?¡± one of Daisy¡¯s friends mocked. Laughter erupted among the group. Madison wiped the yogurt off her face and looked at them coldly, and when she saw the young women, she knew who was behind all this. Instead of being angry, Madison smiled. ¡°Girls, do you know the consequences of provoking me? Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Despite Madison¡¯s bright smile, her cold aura made people shiver involuntarily. However, thedies¡® arrogance resurfaced as they recalled Daisy¡¯s assurance. Despite Madison¡¯s strength and resilience, they still viewed her as nothing more than a maid. Their confidence remained unshaken, as they believed they had nothing to fear from her. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m so scared. But it¡¯s a pity that your tricks are only good for men. You can¡¯t deal with us ¡°Don¡¯t act like you are a decent woman. No one cares about your demeanor. ¡°You¡¯ve been shopping for a long time but haven¡¯t gotten anything. You probably can¡¯t afford the items, so I helped you taste the yogurt. Led by Kara Serrano and Raquel Pord, several female students surrounded Madison. The supermarket staff dared not intervene in personal disputes. The crowd of onlookers grew. Madison calmly took out a scarf from her bag and leisurely wiped off the yogurt from her hair and face. She was graceful and elegant, without a hint of embarrassment. After that, she threw the bag and scarf in front of the female students. ¡°I am a few years older than you, and engaging in a fight with you would appear like bullying¡± Madison responded calmly. ¡°Here¡¯s a proposal: if youpensate me for the bag and scarf, I can consider this matter closed.¡± The few girls were stunned. They thought Madison would go crazy and fight them. In that way, they could take advantage of the numbers, pull Madison¡¯s hair, and scratch her face, venting their anger for Daisy. But Madison only asked them topensate for the bag and scarf. These young women couldn¡¯t vent their anger. Kara sarcastically said, ¡°She¡¯s indeed poor. Even if she¡¯s bullied, she only cares about material things instead of fighting back.¡± Raquel disdainfully added, ¡°Take these 40 dors. No need to return the change. Remember to use the remaining money jo buy a bottle of cheap perfume to cover up your vulgar smell.¡± Theyughed and threw the banknotes on the ground. ¡°What are you still staring at? Pick the money up.¡± Daisy, hiding in the shadows, felt an immediate sense of satisfaction. She felt that she hadn¡¯t supported these poor ssmates in vain. They could be used as weapons in critical moments. She couldn¡¯t wait to see Madison in a miserable state and secretly recorded the video. Madison, with a calm demeanor, chuckled. ¡°Are you joking?¡± Kara sneered, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Is that not enough? That bag you¡¯re carrying is worth at most 2 dors, and this scarf is worth at most five or six cents. I gave you 40 dors, enough to cover your poor items. Don¡¯t ask for more!¡± Kara didn¡¯t know why Madison could be so arrogant when she was poor. Madison just looked at Kara with her beautiful eyes and smiled. ¡°If you can buy Collins bag and scarf for 40 dors, please tell me how you can get such a bargain.¡± Kara was shocked and thought, ¡®What? This woven bag and ugly scarf are actually from Collins?¡® Chapter 29 Everyone knew that Collins ranked among the top luxury brands, and their products often cost more than a million dors. and normal people might not get ess to them even if they had money. Just as those female students were at a loss, Kara¨Ccoldlyughed. ¡°Who are you scaring? If these two things of yours are really from Collins, then I¡¯ll do as you please.¡± Raquel chimed in. ¡°Exactly. Look at the ugly things. They probably can¡¯t even be considered knockoffs!¡± Someone in the crowd heckled, ¡°Collins¡® products have handmade codes on the inside. Check it out, and you¡¯ll know.¡± Madison, with a calm expression, said. ¡°I have no problem with that. Feel free to check Seeing her calm demeanor, Kara and the others were a bit flustered. They didn¡¯t know how to proceed. At this moment. Daisy, lurking in the shadows, sent a group message to them. [Go ahead. Rest assured. She is a poor wretch. struggling even to eat, let alone buy luxury goods. Daisy remembered that when Madison left the Preston family, she only took a few old clothes and didn¡¯t take any of the luxury items Neville bought for her. Since Madison divorced Neville, the Guzman family had shown no sign of helping her. It meant that Madison hadn¡¯t informed the Guzman family, so she couldn¡¯t get any financial support. Moreover, the imposter Ramona Austin was the favoreddy of the Guzman family, so the Guzman family wouldn¡¯t have spare money to support Madison. Daisy was confident that Madison¡¯s bag and scarf were imitations. Kara and Raquel, upon seeing this message, felt a sudden boost in confidence. ¡°Fine, let¡¯s check. But let¡¯s make it clear. If your things are knockoffs, not only do you need to apologize to us, but you also have to carry this bag and wear this scarf while streaking around Norston!¡± Madison sneered. They were such sycophants, sharp¨Ctongued and cunning, but unfortunately, they were stupid and were being used as tools by Daisy. Madison squinted her beautiful eyes and said, ¡°Alright, but what if my bag and scarf are genuine?¡± Kara and the others were confident in Daisy¡¯s words, so they didn¡¯t believe Madison. They immediately sneered. ¡°If your bag and scarf are genuine items, then we¡¯ll streak.¡± Madison chuckled. ¡°Your body shape isn¡¯t exactly ttering, and streaking might frighten others. Unlike you, I have no interest in engaging in mean¨Cspirited acts that insult others. Let¡¯s keep it simple: just compensate me for the bag and scarf.¡± She not only mocked their physique but also scoffed at their behavior. Kara red up and said, ¡°Fine, I¡¯llpensate you ten times the price if they are genuine¡± Madison chuckled. ¡°You said it. Please be witnesses, everyone.¡± Somehow, Kara felt a bit guilty. Kara¡¯s phone vibrated, and Daisy sent a message. [Make sure to capture the knockoff codes.] Kara silently switched her phone to video mode, and then opened the bag. As expected, she found a code inside. Raquel also found a simr code on the inner side of the scarf. Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Excitement surged in both of them. Each item of Collins had a unique code. But these two items had the same code, meaning that at least one of them was fake. Kara felt her hands shaking as she held the phone. She immediately sent the video to Daisy. Chapter 29 Kara said excitedly. ¡°Take off your clothes and get ready for streaking SEND GIFT Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Madison raised her eyebrows lightly and said, ¡°You¡¯ve convicted me before you examine its genuineness. It¡¯s hard to convince the public Kara pointed at her nose and said, ¡°Don¡¯t y tricks. It¡¯s widely known that there¡¯s a unique code for each item of Collins products. The two items of yours have the same code embroidered. Can¡¯t that exin everything?¡± ¡°Yeah, if you admit your mistake, we could spare you. But instead, you act so arrogantly. What are you pretending for?¡± Madison looked coldly at the female students and mocked. ¡°You¡¯ve been with Daisy for so long, yet you don¡¯t know that luxury brands can provide service of customization? If it¡¯s a private custom, the guests can have their exclusive code.¡± Daisy, hiding in the dark, suddenly had a bad feeling. Madison was right, but those who could afford customization services were either rich or noble. In the entire Norston, those. who could have exclusive codes were scarce, and they were Collins¡® lifelong VIP customers. Being affirmed by a top¨Ctier luxury brand meant the customers had a prominent status and considerable wealth. Madison didn¡¯t have a powerful background or ability. Her best skill was probably cleaning and doing household chores. She couldn¡¯t be a VIP customer of Collins Doubtful, Daisy privately sent the video Kara took to Collins¡® customer service and asked if Madison was a VIP customer. Before Daisy could receive a reply, she heard Madison¡¯s mockingughter. ¡°That¡¯s right. Daisy gave you guys only worn¨Cout and outdated items. Of course you don¡¯t recognize Collins¡® new products. Also, the reason she didn¡¯t enlighten you about thismon sense is probably because she thinks you will never qualify to be Collins¡® VIP customers in your lifetime,¡± Kara and the others looked embarrassed. Daisy was furious. She didn¡¯t expect Madison to sow discord among them. Neville warned herst night not to provoke Madison. If Neville knew about this, her pocket money for the month would probably be cut off. Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Daily, in frustration, sent a message to Kara and others. [She¡¯s lying. Strip off her clothes and make her streak.] Even if Collins¡® clerk came to help Madison rify, there would still be some time Instead of waiting, Daisy might as well encourage Kara and the others to strip Madison. Then she could post photos of Madison being naked on the inte and ruin her reputation Madison said calmly, ¡°I just called Collins¡® clerk. They wille to help me rify in a while.¡± ¡°You¡¯re just dying time! ¡°Since you don¡¯t keep your promise, don¡¯t me us.¡± Kara signaled Raquel, and they rushed towards Madison. Madison dodged slightly, and the two collided. Before they could scream in pain, Madison grabbed their necks, forcing their foreheads to collide heavily. Kara and Raquel were instantly hit. Their noses were bleeding, and bumps formed on their foreheads. They cried in pain. As they wanted to rush to Madison again, Madison suddenly bent down, narrowly avoiding their sneak attack. Kara and Raquel missed and fell into arge sauce vat behind Madison. They not only drank a few mouthfuls of sauce but were also covered in it, looking like they had just got out of a dung pit. People around hurried to avoid them. Chapter 30 The remaining female students, seeing Madison¡¯s skill, dared not take rash action, just helping them wipe off the sauce. Madison rubbed her wrist. Although she was not as strong as before due to the loss of a kidney, she could easily deal with ordinary people. ¡°Why drink the sauce? When everything is clear. I will treat you to eating whatever you like. After all, you guys are willing topensate me ten times the price Seeing Kara and Raquel in such a miserable state, everyone couldn¡¯t help butugh The two felt like they were clowns for others entertainment, feeling both embarrassed and resentful. But knowing Madisons strength, they dared not take action again. Kara wiped the sauce off her face and said fiercely. ¡°Poor b*tch, we are waiting to see you lose face!¡± Raquel also said with hatred. ¡°You better keep your promise and not force us to take action again!¡± Madison smiled. ¡°Rest assured. I¡¯ll keep my word.¡± After a while. Collins clerk appeared in the mall. The clerk looked at the bag and scarf, showing a puzzled expression. The material of the bag and scarf doese from Collins, and the code is indeed from a VIP customer of ours. But as far as I know, Collins¡® new products won¡¯t be released until the end of the month. We haven¡¯t seen this style, and it¡¯s not sold. It¡¯s possible that you used our VIP code.¡± When Kara and the others heard that, they seemed to have grasped thest straw and immediately scolded Madison. ¡°Did you hear that? The clerk said that their new products hadn¡¯t been released. So strictly speaking, they are not genuine products. You lost!¡± ¡°All of us p present are witnesses. Strip off your clothes and streak!¡± A few perverted men, looking at Madison¡¯s stunning figure. joined them. ¡°Streak! Streak!¡± Madison lowered her head and yed with her phone for a moment. When she raised her head, she smiled faintly. ¡°Perhaps the designer overlooked the procedure and didn¡¯t have time to release the new product.¡± ¡°Stop making excuses for yourself. If you can¡¯t afford to lose, admit that you¡¯re poor. Why pretend to be a big shot?¡± ¡°Exactly. How much sry can a maid earn? She actually stole Collins VIP code.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense. If you don¡¯t take off your clothes, don¡¯t me me.¡± More people were watching the show, creating chaos in the mall. The manager of the mall had to consult with the higher- ups. Micah received the call while ying golf with Neville. He was initially impatient, but when he heard the term ¡°streak, he suddenly became interested and patiently listened to the situation. Micah stad. ¡°Wait, I¡¯lle over and handle it right away¡± After hanging up the phone, Micah smiled at Neville. ¡°Neville, Ill take you to see a good show.¡± Neville, who had been in a bad mood, said, ¡°I¡¯m not interested.¡± Micah snatched the golf club from his hand and said, ¡°Come on, the manager of my mall just told me that someone wants to streak, and she is beautiful with a super hot figure. Don¡¯t miss it.¡± Chapter 30 May Tm not as vulgar as you, Neville thought. Micah had asked the manager to send him a video, and his phone vibrated. When he watched the video, Micah was dumbfounded. He thought, Damn, isn¡¯t that Madison?¡± Micah knew Neville too well. He was very possessive. If he knew his ex¨Cwife was nning to streak, the entire mall would probably be razed to the ground. Micah panicked and tried to turn off the video, attempting to hide it. However, he identally increased the volume. Neville confirmed Madison¡¯s identity upon hearing the voice, an Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Micah had no choice but to hand over his phone. Neville reluctantly clicked on the video, only to be met with a distressing scene. A crowd had gathered around Madison, their voices urging her to streak. The men looked Madison up and down and wore a creepy and expectant smile. Neville red up. Since Madison left him, she constantly found herself in trouble. He wondered why she had the courage to divorce him. Despite being besieged by the crowd, Madison remainedposed. She swept the crowd coldly and calmly, not showing sighs of panic. Neville wanted to poke out the eyes of those men in the video. Seeing Neville¡¯s darkening face, Micah hastily snatched his phone back, for fear that Neville might break his phone. ¡°Neville, calm down. Let¡¯s y golf,¡± Micah said. Neville was getting gloomier and nced at Micah. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to watch the streaking? Don¡¯t miss it.¡± Micah felt a chill throughout his body and dryly said, ¡°I suddenly remembered that I have some work to handle at thepany. I have to go now. Enjoy the golf.¡± It would be terrifying if Neville was angry. As Micah turned to leave, Neville grabbed the back of his cor and said, ¡°Since the show is about to begin, it would be a pity not to watch.¡± He forcefully dragged Micah into the car. Micah tidied up his clothes and said, ¡°Neville, you can¡¯t let go of your ex¨Cwife, right?¡± Neville instructed the driver to go and then gave Micah a cold look. ¡°No wonder you have bad taste.¡± Micah twitched his lips. His girlfriends were all beauties. Even the media praised his good taste. How did he 1/4 Chapter 31 be someone with poor taste just because heplimented Madison¡¯s figure and appearance? ¡°Then why can¡¯t you sit still when you hear something rted to your ex¨Cwife?¡± asked Micah. Neville said, ¡°Just like you said, don¡¯t miss it.¡± She imed she would thrive after leaving him. Now he wanted to see what she could do. Micah chuckled. ¡°Neville, you¡¯re ruthless. You actually left her penniless. Now, she wasughed at by wearing a knockoff bag. Others might think you mistreat her if they don¡¯t know the inside story.¡± Neville, annoyed, tugged at his cor. ¡°Can you just shut up?¡± He had thought aboutpensating Madison for the divorce, but every time he saw her, she was sharp- tongued. He wouldn¡¯t beg her to take his money. Neville could allow Madison to y a tantrum asionally. However, if she went too far, he wouldn¡¯t indulge her. He wouldn¡¯t give her the wrong message that only being a coquettish woman could get his attention. Daisy hid behind a potted nt, aiming her phone at Madison, waiting for her to embarrass herself. Daisy not only posted a photo of Madison with a knockoff bag on the inte but also tagged Collins¡® official ount. She deliberately informed several famous social media influencers, telling them someone was about to streak. The influencers, who wanted to increase followers, rushed over when they heard that there was something exciting to cover. They pointed their cameras at Madison. They became more excited when they saw Madison who outshone female stars in terms of temperament, figure, and look. This could be the perfect hook to attract more followers. The crowd was in an uproar. ¡°Beauty, your bag is fake. Keep your promise and streak.¡± ¡°Exactly. The society will be in chaos if everyone goes back on their words like you.¡± ¡°Hurry up. It¡¯s so hot here. Don¡¯t keep us waiting.¡± 2/4 Chapter 31 Madison swept azy and indifferent gaze over everyone. It seemed she wasn¡¯t a loser but a carefree queen, showing no signs of embarrassment. ¡°I can take off my clothes, but I charge a lot. I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to afford it.¡± Someone couldn¡¯t wait and shouted, ¡°How much do you want?¡± Madison yed with her nails and saidzily, ¡°Just 20 billion dors.¡± N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Laughter and mockery filled the crowd. ¡°Strippers only charge 400 dors a night, and that includes full service.¡± ¡°Interesting. A woman wearing knockoff goods still has the audacity to charge 20 billion dors. Who gave you the guts?¡± Neville and Micah arrived just in time to hear Madison asking for 20 billion dors. Micah couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Neville, your ex sure thinks highly of herself. Even if you gave her compensation, she probably wouldn¡¯t think it¡¯s enough.¡± Neville became more sullen and looked fierce. He was focused on something different, not the amount of 20 billion dors. What surprised him was that Madison was willing to sell herself for money. He walked towards Madison, grabbing her wrist and dragging her towards a secluded spot. Madison didn¡¯t expect Neville to appear. She stumbled and almost fell. His grip was so strong that it felt like he might break her wrist. ¡°Neville, let go of me!¡± Neville pulled her to a shelving unit and forcefully flung her hand away. Madison hit heavily on the shelf, and her back felt a searing pain. Items on the shelf rained down on her head and body, causing her to gasp in pain. 3/4 Chapter 31 Madison said angrily, ¡°Are you out of your mind again? I told you not to interfere with my life.¡± Neville suddenly reached out, firmly sping the shelving unit behind her, and imprisoned her between the shelf and him. His handsome face was close, and Madison could see his perfect jawline. Even though she had let him go, Madison couldn¡¯t help but sneak another nce at him. After all, she fell for him initially because of this face that could drive all the nobledies crazy. But Neville¡¯s words dampened her mood. ¡°Madison, didn¡¯t you say you would live a better life without me? Why are you in such a hurry to sell yourself?¡± His words stabbed at her heart, and Madison coldly replied, ¡°You don¡¯t know the story before you judge me. How stupid and arrogant you are.¡± He was so arrogant that he always treated what he thought and saw as facts. In the past three years, Regina and Daisy were indeed viins, but he was their aplice. The real person who hurt her was him. Seeing that her eyes were wet, Neville suddenly felt heartbroken. He impatiently clenched his fingers and said, ¡°How muchpensation do you want?¡± Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Neville seemed to be saying, ¡°So, you degraded yourself just to get my attention and seek compensation, didn¡¯t you? Well, your goal is achieved now.¡± Madisonughed with mockery. ¡°Neville, on what grounds do you think I¡¯m so lowly that I can only survive on your charity and pity?¡°. Herughter was stunning, even when mocking others. She was no longer the weakdy as she used to be. Neville said, ¡°If you don¡¯t wantpensation, I can consider¡­¡± He could consider getting back together with her. But before he could finish his sentence, Madison¡¯s cold scoff interrupted him, ¡°Mr. Preston, put away that bit of pity. I think Miss Conner might need it more than I do.¡± Madison pushed Neville away without looking back and walked towards the crowd. Annoyance filled Neville¡¯s heart as he stared at her leaving back. ¡°Ungrateful!¡± he scolded. The crowd took a while to react when they saw Neville pull Madison away. Neville was the fantasy of all the women in Norxton. He usually kept a low profile and rarely appeared in public. But Neville actually took Madison away. They thought there must be some shocking secret behind this. The inte celebrities Daisy called over surrounded Micah when they saw him. ¡°Mr. Myers, what¡¯s the rtionship between Mr. Preston and that woman?¡± ¡°Are they in a romantic rtionship?¡± ¡°Mr. Preston looked so handsome just now. That woman matches Mr. Preston quite well in terms of looks. It¡¯s just that she is out of his league. Is she Mr. Preston¡¯s lover?¡± 1/4 Emergency cans oy Chapter 32 -5 ¡°Not likely. Mr. Preston is handsome and wealthy. Even if he has a lover, he wouldn¡¯t let her buy knockoff goods.¡± Micah felt a headache and ordered the security personnel to disperse the onlookers. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Someone shouted, ¡°She¡¯s back!¡± The crowd immediately swarmed around Madison. They seemed to have forgotten the bet Madison had with Kara and others. The discussion topics all revolved around gossip about her and Neville. After all, someone like Neville could easily attract attention. Madison raised her chin and said coldly. ¡°I have no personal grievances with Mr. Preston. If you want to know our rtionship¡­¡± She suddenly smiled and continued, ¡°He was sort of my employer.¡± In the eyes of the Preston family, she was a maid and a cleaner. For Neville, she was just a tool in bed. In the three years of their marriage, they had sex more than they spoke. When Neville heard these words, his handsome face instantly darkened. Micah, standing aside, wanted tough but dared not. But the effort to hold backughter made his shoulders tremble. After the divorce, Madison seemed to have changed a lot. She scolded Neville without using a single dirty word. Daisy, seeing Neville, became even more excited. She wanted Madison to streak in front of Neville so that he could see what kind of woman he had married. She immediately sent a message to Kara and the others. [Girls, don¡¯t forget your task. Just take off her clothes together. After the thing is done, I¡¯ll buy each of you a Collins bag.] Hearing that, Kara and the others couldn¡¯t wait to strip off Madison¡¯s clothes. ¡°Hey, bitch, fulfill your promise!¡± ¡°You just said that if your items were fake, you would streak. Don¡¯t take us all for fools.¡± ¡°Yeah, beauty, we¡¯ve been waiting here for a long time. Do you want our help? We can help you take off the 2/4 Chapter 32 clothes.¡± Faced with the threatening crowd, Madison remained calm. She said with a faint smile, ¡°I said, I charge a lot. You can¡¯t afford this price. As for whether my things are genuine or not, you¡¯ll find outter,¡± ¡°The clerk even suspects that you used someone else¡¯s VIP code. Any more arguments?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen such a shameless person. She still refuses to admit that her bag and scarf are fake.¡± Madison, sensing the timing was right, sent out the pre¨Cprepared information. After a moment, someone eximed, ¡°Norna Gaye, the chief designer for Collins, just posted on Twitter.¡°¡± Indeed, Norna just announced thetest products from Collins, including the woven bag and the scarf Madison held. ¡°Even if the styles are the same, it doesn¡¯t mean it¡¯s genuine. Her bag and scarf might be defective goods circting in the market. That doesn¡¯t count as genuine.¡± ¡°Right, those who could get the pre¨Csale items before the designer releases them are probably a super VIP. A maid like her struggling with life can¡¯t afford such luxuries.¡± The usations from the crowd poured in, but the clerk looked nervous. She had suspected Madison¡¯s items were knockoffs because Collins hadn¡¯t released these new products yet, but now she realized that she was wrong. ? ? ? . Only a super VIP or someone who had a close rtionship with the designer could get the items before they were officially released. Norna, as Collins¡® designated designer, could only be friends with VIP customers who were wealthy and influential. The clerk suspected that Madison was not nobody, and she became increasingly terrified. At that moment, her supervisor called, berating her and ordering her to apologize to Madison immediately. The clerk hesitated before saying, ¡°Miss Guzman, I¡¯m sorry. I made a mistake. Your bag and scarf are indeed genuine.¡± Her words silenced the crowd. 3/4 Chapter 32 Kara and her friends were shocked. They had seen Norna¡¯s Twitter just now. That scarf alone was worth 56 thousand dors, and the bag was worth 380 thousand dors, which added up to 436 thousand dors. ording to the agreement, they had topensate Madison ten times the value, which was more than 4 million dors. They wouldn¡¯t be able toe up with that amount of money. Kara couldn¡¯t believe it and said, ¡°Miss, did someone threaten you to change your statement? You just suspected her items were knockoffs!¡± Raquel also said, ¡°Yeah, if you were threatened, tell me. We¡¯ll help you, and we won¡¯t let the bad guys seed.¡± After they spoke, they red at Madison with resentment, as if she had threatened the clerk. Madison chuckled. ¡°You¡¯re giving me too much credit. I¡¯ve been standing here all along and haven¡¯t talked to her.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not certain. You could have lured a few punks to help you with this.¡± ¡°Yeah, she kept texting just now. If you want to prove your innocence, hand over your phone.¡± Madison sarcastically said, ¡°Youngdies, if you can¡¯t afford to lose, just admit it. Why go through all this trouble?¡± Kara signaled to Raquel with her eyes. They were nning to snatch Madison¡¯s phone when there was a