Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 288 Facing The Consequences

After swiping a few times, Madelyn placed the video directly in front of Livian for her viewing

“What’s going on?”

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Livian’s complexion fluctuated between shades of red and white. Her panic was palpable in her gaze.

Madelyn was extremely pleased by Livian’s reaction. It was exactly what she was aiming for.

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Not wanting to beat around the bush any longer, Madelyn confessed, “In fact, I’ve always known that and Zachary were colluding. After all, he brought you into the company to serve as his assistant. When he was promoted to finance manager, you became the deputy manager. Over the years, Zachary must have given you quite a few benefits for you to work so tirclely for him, right?”

“What exactly are you trying to say?” Livian asked, her gaze on Madelyn particularly guarded.

Madelyn chuckled softly and replied, “I saw you hand over a ledger to Zachary in the video earlier I’m not mistaken, that ledger must contain a number of secrets, right? My motives are simple; all I need is for you to hand that ledger over to me.”

Upon hearing this, a fleeting look of guilt flashed across Livian’s eyes, but it disappeared almost instantly.

She then continued firmly. “I’m sorry, Ms. Thornton, but I have no idea what you’re talking about. I indeed handed Mr. Zimmer a ledger in the video, but that was just a regular account book we use for daily. financial reports. If you insist on having it, I can get it for you when I’m back at the office.”

“To get me a fake one?” Madelyn scoffed, but having anticipated this turn of events, she wasn’t particularly)

bothered.

“Just drop the act, Ms. Cook. You clearly know I’m not talking about some ordinary ledger, but the ‘real‘ one you’ve hidden away. Of course, you’re working on behalf of Zachary, I wouldn’t dream of you just casually handing it over. That’s why I’m willing to negotiate an exchange with you.”

surge of confidence radiated from Madelyn’s very being as if victory was already in

Livian’s expression visibly twitched, yet she still gritted her teeth and

choice but to be blunt. “I heard you’ve been considering a divorce with your husband lately. Is that true? I

Livian was

situation,” Madelyn stated, her voice devoid of emotion. “Your husband not only wants to divorce you but has also joined forces with his lover to seize your rights and

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“What right do you have to investigate my family, Ms.

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smiled lightly, brimming with confidence as she continued, “If I didn’t know you well enough, I wouldn’t have come to you so boldly. But don’t misunderstand; I mean no harm. I’m simply here to propose a deal. I’ll teach that shameless couple a lesson on your behalf and help you reclaim what’s rightfully yours, and all I ask in return is that ledger,

scrutinized Livian’s expression intently.

dazed as though she was quietly debating with

she steeled herself and said, “Ms. Thornton, I still don’t understand what you’re talking about. Besides, this is

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for a man to jeopardize his marriage for a third party. Unless, of course, something more enticing comes along that makes him abandon you. As for what could be more enticing, I think

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to fight her, in the end, you will be thrown out with not a penny left to your name. To

this woman has some ounce of intelligence, she’ll

with difficulty, Livian had to admit she was

in her company

lesson, but she was well aware that the actions she had taken to help Zachary were indeed

my involvement, wouldn’t my life be utterly ruined

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grit her teeth and continue, “Again, Ms. Thornton, I honestly have idea what you’re

wish.