Chapter 29

Chapter 29

When Madelyn heard Thea mention that she had organized the dinner using Nicolas's name, a brief flicker of panie flashed across her eyes before she quickly masked it.

Turning to Jake, who was visibly upset, she forced a bitter smile as tears welled up in her eyes. "Now I see. Ms. Rowland set it up on purpose. Jake, I'm not feeling well. Can we go home?" she said, her voice trembling.

Jake, his face hard with anger, glared at Thea "Just because you lost out on Ms. Maddox's deal doesn't give you the right to take it out on Madelyn. What has she ever done to you?"

Madelyn shook her head as tears streamed down her cheeks, looking helpless and pitiful.

Growing tired of the escalating drama, Joyce frowned. "I don't want to get caught up in your company's internal issues. 1 have other things to handle. If there's more to discuss, we can reschedule. She turned to leave with her assistant Before she could go, Thea gently grabbed Joyce's wrist. "Ms. Maddox, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience."

Then, she shifted her focus to Jake and Madelyn with a sharp, challenging gaze. "Do you know why I invited you both here. when I could have just met Ms. Maddox on my own?"

Furious, Jake snapped, "Obviously, you wanted to humiliate us.

"Is that what you think?" Thea raised an eyebrow and smirked, her eyes locking onto Madelyn, who was turning pale. "And you, Miss Terell? Care to guess? There might be consequences if you get it wrong.

"I... I... Madelyn stammered, visibly shaken, sweat forming on her forehead as she struggled to meet Thea's gaze.

Noticing the shift in the atmosphere, Joyce frowned, sensing something was amiss.

interfering in your relationship and bullying her at work and ruined this deal" Jake's shock quickly gave way to disbelief. "What are you talking about? Madelyn would never

worked hard for, all to keep you happy, and I put up with it. "But now, you've crossed the line. Why did you have to go and spread more lies? Did you even hesitate when you

those stories?"

"Ms. Rowland, Jake and I do love each other, I know you're angry that he chose me, but you can't just try to ruin me out of jealousy, and I never said you interfered or bullied me. Joyce's face darkened. She realized that while Madelyn

now understood she

and she looked as though

her side and gathering her

a look of disgust. "What has she done to deserve as from you? I'm beyond disappointed in

then, carrying

go, her expression

"You really dated that guy for seven years,

"Yes, I was blind back

Joyce. "Ms. Maddox, now that everything's in the open, may I have another opportunity to properly present

momentarily taken aback by her smile and paused. She had seen plenty of beautiful women

I'll sign, Joyce

Joyce insisted on sending The back. As they waited for their cars, Joyce broke the silence with curiosity. "Your ex-boyfriend and that homewrecker treated you like that, and you just took it

of personal grudges. The report was sent before I even came here Joyce's eyes lit up with approval. She grabbed Thea's hand. "Keep me updated on how that unfolds! Let's exchange contact info. I like your style, and consider

way, since it's still early, how about I take you somewhere fun? I know a place with some seriously hot guys who know exactly how to sweet-talk. They are way better than that idiot

as Joyce finished her sentence, a loud car horn blared,

around. "Which idiot

hand with an awkward smile. "Sorry, but maybe next time. My

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