What else could Madeline not handle after experiencing so much?She could even guess what Ada had said to Carter’s mother. Indeed, Carter’s mother then asked in an extremely displeased tone, “Are you the mistress Carter is hiding from the world after a meticulous selection process?”Madeline was stunned when she heard this. She wanted to say she had nothing to do with being someone’s mistress or the meticulous selection process the woman mentioned.However, after some serious consideration about how Ada was deliberately targeting her with malicious intentions, Madeline could only smile and nod.“Yes, Aunty. Carter said I’m his girlfriend.”“Who are you calling ‘Aunty’? Don’t you address people willy-nilly!” Carter’s mother corrected. Even though she looked extremely pissed, one could still see that she was educated and refined from her every move.Even though she was mad, she still looked poised.“Miss, I don’t care what stage you’re at with Carter, but as his mother, I will nev
“Shameless?” Madeline snorted and asked, “I think the behavior of barging here and calling oneself the matriarch of the family with thick skin even when one knows the man doesn’t like her is even more shameless, don’t you think?”“...”“...”Ada’s stunning face was covered with dark clouds after she heard what Madeline said.Of course, she knew Madeline was mocking her!She immediately looked at her mother.Ada’s mother understood quickly and retorted Madeline angrily, “You freak! You don’t even have the right to stand here and you have the audacity to talk big to me? Who are you? Do you know who we are?“Hmph! How dare a disfigured woman like you be so delusional to think that you’ll have a chance to end up with Carter? You’re having such an unrealistic dream!’’The woman rattled off, and everything she said sounded extremely ear-piercing.Madeline noticed Carter’s mother frowning. It was as if she also could not stand Ada’s mother acting like a shrew in front of her.Howeve
Carter walked over from the door lazily. He was wearing a black suit and looked as if he was just back from finishing his business.When he walked next to Camille Abbot, he stopped walking. There was finally a grin on his emotionless face.Camille looked like she was satisfied when she saw her son. “Carter.”She called out to Carter and spread her arms to hug him for a while. They even placed their faces close to each other intimately.Their style of greeting was pretty European.After Carter let go, he said warmly, “Why didn’t you tell me before you came over?”Camille looked at Madeline. “Why? Are you worried that I’ll scare your girlfriend by coming here unannounced?”Carter looked at Madeline after he heard that. The smile on his face grew wider. “Eveline is tough, so she won’t get shocked by just this.”“Oh? Really? You know your girlfriend pretty well, then,” Camille said profoundly. Then, her gaze landed on Madeline again.Madeline was still wearing her mask, but her be
Camille knew what this woman was trying to do because she was siding with Ada and her mother. “Carter, since you’re dating Miss Montgomery, then shouldn’t you let me see what she looks like? She’s a little disrespectful for having the mask on this whole time, don’t you think?”Carter looked at Madeline after he heard that. Suddenly, he reached out his hand to grab Madeline’s hand.Madeline could not escape from him, and her hand was hurting from his grip.“Eveline hurt her face in an accident and hasn’t recovered yet. I hope you can understand, Mom.”“She hasn’t recovered yet? How long has it been? Will she never recover?” Camille asked continuously, and her expression suddenly looked very solemn. “Carter, you should know the first rule for every daughter-in-law of the Louis family is that they have to have a dignified and fitting appearance.”Actually, Madeline did not mind their standards for their daughters-in-law. After all, she was just a person Carter was using. Besides, she
After hearing Madeline’s questions, Carter lifted his narrow eyes and looked into her eyes with a deep smile.“Are you interested in my identity?”Madeline was stunned for about two seconds before shaking her head. “I just want to know the person I’m working with.”She pretended nothing had happened and avoided Carter’s gaze. “Before you came back, Ada’s mother kept telling me and emphasizing that I’m not worthy of claiming connections with you, so I’m curious about who you really are, Mr. Carter.”Madeline tried to make the issue of her investigating him sound reasonable.On the other hand, Carter did not suspect anything. He nodded before saying, “My identity is not worthy of mentioning. I’m just the same as those kids with rich parents who are born with a silver spoon.”Kids with rich parents?Carter was describing his identity like this.However, Madeline did not think so. She knew that this man was not just someone with rich parents.Plus, she did hear Ada’s mother mentio
After he saw the door close, Carter took out his phone and started looking through the information he received. While looking at the contents on his screen, he curled the corners of his lips in interest.“Jeremy.”…Two days passed in a blink of an eye.Madeline had received a call from Carter last night, asking her to come to the manor earlier.In order to finish the task successfully, Madeline asked for leave. Luckily, Jeremy was on a business trip these two days, so it would be more convenient for her to go out.Madeline arrived at the manor according to the time they agreed upon. However, the manor was still quiet at this hour and there were no guests at all.On the other hand, the garden had been decorated beautifully for the engagement ceremony to take place.Madeline did not have the mood to admire it, so she walked straight to the house. However, after she got into the door, she heard Ada grumbling furiously.“Carty is insane! Insane, I tell you! He’s seriously going t
Madeline looked at the man who had suddenly appeared behind her in shock. She quickly turned around and pressed the collar of the gown against her chest.Her eyes widened in shock. She looked at the man in a custom-made suit, and his figure was accentuated perfectly by the suit.Carter was good-looking. He was extraordinary, from his rare temperament to his appearance.However, Madeline was uncomfortable with his sudden appearance.“Why are you here?”“I’ve always been here. You just didn’t notice me.” Carter’s answer was natural.“...” Madeline parted her lips and was speechless at that moment.Carter had been here from the start!Did that mean he saw her changing just now?It was as if he sensed Madeline’s discomfort, but Carter’s eyes looked oddly calm.“I don’t have the habit of watching people change. I was sitting there the entire time, and I have no idea what was going on over here.”He explained.Madeline let out a sigh of relief silently. She did not think that he
Madeline saw a lot of guests arriving one after another from the front door as she sat by the window.Everyone who arrived was wearing expensive clothes and had luxury jewelry adorned on them.Carter’s friends were wealthy and respectable people, indeed.She noticed it was almost time for the party, so Madeline planned to tidy herself up before going out. However, at this moment, the door of the dressing room opened.Madeline thought Carter was here to get her, but she saw Ada smirking coldly at her arrogantly and disdainfully while strutting over to her.She looked at what Madeline was wearing and scoffed.“Hmph, Eveline, don’t be so delusional and expect to have a Cinderella story happening to you. Even if you’re engaged to Carty, it doesn’t mean you’ll marry him.”Madeline did not want to waste time bickering with Ada. As such, she smiled calmly and asked, “Who are you to think that I need a Cinderella story?”“Tsk.” Ada rolled her eyes. “Are you telling me that you’re born