Chapter 116

Natalie’s mind was adrift, thinking about the recent group chat regarding Nate. Out of the blue. she quizzed Rosie, (Rosie, how long were you working with Madelyn before?]

Rosie breezed back, (Oh, over three years, I believe. I joined her tearn right after my sophomore year.]

Natalie pondered for a moment before asking. [So, there’s talk that she had a child?)

A voice message popped up from Rosie. [Look, It’s no secret at the office. I’m not one to hide the gossip. Yeah, she was pregnant once. When I took over her schedule, she’d just finished her maternity leave not long before. She wasn’t in the best shape and always skipped out on the happy hours.]

Every time Natalie caught a glimpse of Nate, Madelyn’s Image haunted her thoughts.

She never fully believed the rumors. Natalie couldn’t fathom a mother being that heartless, especially with Madelyn’s cold attitude towards Nate. But hearing it from Rosie made it real.

Natalie fell silent, lost in thought.

curiosity, prodded, [Are you wondering if Nate is Madelyn’s

curious for some juicy gossip,]

Everyone’s just. speculating based on what they see from Madelyn’s end,] Rosie continued, her voice bubbling with intrigue. [To be honest, these blue–blooded families usually prefer marrying into other powerful dynasties. It’s all about forming alliances. They tend to look down on us from the entertainment group. Maybe the Howard family doesn’t approve of Madelyn’s career, so they’re refusing to acknowledge her. Remember Gracia? All talk

with more gossip, Natalie hesitated

Madelyn and Gracia were

lineage, was once quite esteemed, only to fall from grace over the years. Natalie remembered

recalled another family, the Smith family, close allies of the Howard family. It was with

were an inseparable trio.

but her affections lay

didn’t know the intricacies of their relationship, but she was

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to maintain a deliberate distance, perhaps not. wanting to step between his friend and his

hadn’t seen Robert since her return home. Madelyn, however, was often seen with Brian, and Natalie couldn’t help but wonder if a rift had formed between

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