Chapter 996

It was quiet in the private room. Dorian invited everyone to take their seats.

However, it did not take long for someone to curiously ask, “Madelyn, isn’t Mr. Jardin your brother? Why does it seem like you’re not very close to him?”

It was an intern who said that. She unknowingly had crossed a line.

Clement frowned as he gave the intern a warning look. She immediately sensed something and hurriedly covered her mouth, “I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to ask that. I won’t ask anymore.”

Madelyn just smiled faintly. She calmly explained, “It’s fine. We were indeed siblings before. But after my father passed away, I didn’t really have any relationship with him anymore. Moreover, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. There’s always a price to pay

after taking someone else’s things. That was a two-million-dollar bottle of wine… I won’t be able to save up two million dollars even if I work at the studio for more than ten years.” Someone asked, “What about the viral news that said you two were getting married?”

Madelyn subconsciously tightened her grip on the cup of juice she was holding, “We won’t be getting married.”

thought, ‘Even though we have a marriage license, I’ll never acknowledge it. Just like I won’t

let’s just eat. And after

today was meant to embarrass me!

during the dinner. When someone talked to her, she would only respond briefly. She did not eat

behavior did not fit with the

and ate quietly alone. Although her demeanor was cold and unapproachable, every movement of hers was

presence.

strand of her hair seemed delicate. People who silently admired her felt frustrated as they

again. Some even went to soak

people

Clement could sense her uneasiness. So, he approached her and handed her a plate of fruit.

a little outspoken. Don’t mind them.”

head, “I’m fine.”

walked in from the balcony, “They’ve all left. Madelyn, do

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