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Madilyn burst into tears. “Vincent, I just love you too much. I’m afraid that woman will steal you. My mom adores you. She always sides with you and supports you. You’ll break her heart if you treat me like this.”
At the critical moment, she used her mom as a shield.
Vincent snorted softly. If it weren’t for Michelle, he would have kicked Madilyn out long ago.
“Bear my warning in mind. If you keep scheming, even Michelle can’t save you.”
He turned around and went upstairs.
Madilyn was fuming with anger.
She must think of a way to get rid of Madeleine the jinx.
***
Madeleine took a few days off to heal at home.
William messaged her on WhatsApp, asking about her injuries. After learning she’d healed, he reserved a table at Agrafdale’s most exclusive restaurant to catch up over dinner.
“I’m relieved to see you’re okay.”
He poured a glass of juice for Madeleine.
Thinking that he was Vincent’s brother, she felt uneasy.
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“Denzel, I didn’t know you’re Mr. Vincent’s brother.”
William smiled faintly and said meaningfully, “I think you’re close to Vincent. When you were injured that day, he rushed to you first.”
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Madeleine frantically waved her hands. This was her worst fear. If rumor had it that she had an affair with Vincent, she would get in trouble.
“Please don’t get me wrong. In my position, I barely see Mr. Vincent once a year. His actions were purely corporate empathy. A new CEO needs good PR. You get it, right?”
“Perhaps.”
William smiled. He didn’t agree with her, but he kept it to himself.
Vincent was cold–blooded. If someone died before him, he’d step over the dead body expressionlessly without any pity.
“It’s hard not to fall for a girl like you.”
Madeleine lowered her head with a sad smile.
The rich young men were too proud to take a fancy to ordinary girls like her.
She guessed he was no exception. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have lost contact with her back then.
“Don’t flatter me. I’m ordinary. You can’t spot me if I’m in a crowd.”
William studied her intently. ??“This isn’t the confident girl I knew before.”
Madeleine used to be confident. After all, she was good–looking with a good degree and a promising job. Yet her confidence was crushed by
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Vincent’s relentless belittlement.
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“I was too young at that time. Back in school, I was not aware of life’s harsh realities. After I started to work, I’ve learned my bitter lesson.”
William raised his eyebrow slightly. “Got problems at work?”
“No. One needs challenges to grow.”
She forced a breezy smile. She was a casual acquaintance in his eyes, so she shouldn’t complain much to him.
William slightly shook his goblet. They hadn’t met for three years, and Madeleine had grown up. The naive girl was gone.
A woman entered the restaurant and looked around to find a quiet table. Suddenly, she fixed her eyes on Madeleine.
OMG, what was going on?
Madeleine was with William.
Did they know each other long ago?
The woman stealthily snapped photos of them.
Among the brothers, Vincent loathed William the most. Madeleine would be dead meat.
***
Vincent had just ended a meeting in the CEO’s office when Madilyn barged in, panting.
“Vincent, I found Madeleine’s big secret. She’s William’s lover.”
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Vincent frowned slightly. “You do wish to die, don’t you?”
She couldn’t even wait a week to cause trouble again?
Madilyn thrust her phone at him and showed him the photos. “It’s true. She’s having dinner with William ??at Acme Bistro. They’re chatting happily and look very intimate.”
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She paused and continued, “I bet this is their scheme. They bribed the doctor to fake a medical accident to convince everyone that Madeline carries your baby. In fact, she got pregnant long ago, and the baby is William’s. This way, their bastard would become the heir to the Romero Group without anyone knowing the truth.”
