Chapter 51

Chapter 51

As Jake led Madelyn onto the stage, she glanced back at Thea, her eyes full of provocation.

Thea wasn't about to swallow this insult. The whole reason she came to the event was to network. Normally, she'd let someone else take the spotlight, but not this time.

With everyone watching, Thea stepped onto the stage too.

Madelyn's eyes flickered with malice, but she feigned panic and said, "Ms. Rowland, what are you doing here? Jake and I are scheduled to give a speech together. Are you going to cause a scene and make everyone unhappy again?" Jake stood by Madelyn's side, in a protective stance, his face full of suspicion as he looked at Thea.

"Everyone's watching. Are you really going to embarrass yourself like this?" Jake said coldly.

Thea pointed at the banner behind them, her tone calm. "Go aliead, read it out loud. What does it say? Come on, you both finished high school. Don't tell me you can't read"

that hit Madelyn like a slap. Don't

dress, and she looked

should just forget it. If this keeps going, I'm afraid Ms. Rowland will ruin this reunion too. I don't mind

frustration seeping through his words. "This event

was cold. "Really? Are

family had funded the reunion for

never sought attention, so the planning

reality, he did nothing. The event's entire plan

and Madelyn to not only take the

was like another slap

else when you act like this? Are you trying to make sure my family never sponsors another event?" Hearing this,

if the Hendrix family were to change heirs a hundred

and Jake glared at

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