Chapter 12

Madison felt like she had been slapped 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 plans 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.

Madison laughed self–deprecatingly. “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. She composed 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. “How come 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, placed it between his thin lips, and lit it. The rapid inhale seemed to expel his frustration and annoyance.

He had excellent self–control 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?”

and then sent a message to Ryan.

said, “Miss Guzman, Mr.

this was Loveille’s only chance to turn things around. She

path. “Jarrett, didn’t Fliwip already decide to partner with the

sorry, Miss Conner. I’m just passing on Mr.

Ryan’s office with Jarrett, leaving Alison blocked outside.

her fists, wishing she could tear

Madison, he hadn’t seen her in

a beautiful face and a good figure. Despite her slightly cold demeanor,

charm.

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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

Blanton, even a condemned prisoner is given a chance to plead. I have the right to know why Loveille was rejected by Fliwip.”

from Neville that she

appearance, her eyes

Ryan felt that Neville might have some

have a solid foundation. Sure, it’s got a name for itself in a niche market, but it’s

Neville’s words, showing a hint of enjoyment in

observations were indeed

of what she deemed as happiness had led to neglecting her own business. Alongside Ross’s limited

behind. If they failed to progress from where

desperately wanted to be herself, and she had to force herself

her messy thoughts and calmly asked. “Mr. Blanton, how’s your opinion about Loveille three years ago?”

me for being straightforward Elianna has had no new works for three years, and her initial design philosophy may not fit today’s fashion

Elianna is still Loveille’s ace. If you appreciated her style before, why not give her a

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