The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 179

Chapter 179: Old Master Madison finds out about Emma

Emma, on the other hand, had just come out of a long and stressful week. Something Anya did not know of.

A few days ago, Richard's grandfather had found out about her. That is where all her troubles began.

A week ago, in the heart of the illustrious capital city, the Madison family estate, the imposing oak doors swung open, admitting a sharply dressed man clutching a sleek tablet. This was Mr. Bean, Old Master Madison's most trusted aide and confidant, tasked with keeping a watchful eye on the family's affairs and interests.

"You summoned me, sir?" Mr. Bean inquired, his tone deferential yet assured.

Old Master Madison looked up from the stack of documents he had been perusing, his steely gaze fixing on his aide. "Ah, yes. What news do you have regarding my grandson's...situation?"

A slight furrow creased Mr. Bean's brow as he tapped a few commands into the tablet, pulling up a comprehensive file. "It would appear that your grandson, Richard, has taken up residence with a young woman by the name of Emma Jones." "What Jones? I have never heard of them," he said in confusion.

"They are quite famous online right now, for their family drama," Mr. Bean said, passing the tablet in his hand to Old Master Madison. The tablet contained online information about the Jones family, reminding the old man that he had indeed stumbled upon this news somewhat.

The name seemed to strike a chord with the elder Madison, his lip curling in distaste.

"Jones? As in the Jones family of Star City?"

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Mr. Bean nodded solemnly. "The very same, sir. Miss Emma is the second daughter of the Jones family from the maternal line, though her family's affairs have been rather dramatic as of late, if the rumors are to be believed."

With a few deft gestures, he transferred the file from the tablet onto the massive computer screen that dominated one wall of the study. A series of news articles and social media posts began to cycle through, each one more salacious than the last - allegations of infidelity, bitter custody battles, and public feuds that seemed ripped straight from the pages of a tawdry soap

opera.

Finally, he let out a

saw fit to entangle himself with this...this mess of a family?" he muttered, scrolling through the articles with mounting incredulity. "I

better than to voice any opinion unless directly asked.

Alter

few sharp jabs at the tablet's screen, he initiated a video

impassive. Despite the obvious wealth and

world-weariness that belied his

borderline disrespectful. "To what do I

having grown accustomed to Richard's prickly personality over the

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reason for

is Emma Jones?" his grandfather

question," he

long as you still do your job as heir, but don't cross the line." Richard's expression remained carefully neutral, but Mr. Bean noticed the slight tightening around his eyes; a telltale sign that

I have?" Richard countered, his voice low and dangerous. "What business is it of yours, Grandfather? Are you bored or do you think I am bored enough to

reflect badly on this family's reputation!" he thundered. "Dating some... some street urchin?

us to fall out with

have told you, if you want to marry, marry. Do not drag me into your issues. Who I marry is my concern," Richard answered coldly. "The Madison family's daughter-in-law cannot be some random

paused to draw breath, Richard seized his opportunity

strike back.

in that foul mouth of yours when speaking of Emma," he growled, his words laced with venom. "She is a thousand times the woman that your so-called ' respectable' choices

face purpling with rage, but

ruthless a person? You'll stay out of my affairs, Grandfather, or so help me, you'll feel what it is like to be my enemy. What my father did to you to

terminated the call, leaving his grandfather gaping like a