Chapter 268

It was Lydia. Madeline was not in the mood to talk. She hit 'end call' without a second thought.

Lydia just would not quit calling. It was like she would keep at it forever unless Madeline picked up.

Finally, Madeline hit the answer button, a bit miffed. "What's up?"

Lydia's voice, full of self-pity, came through at once. "Madeline, why were you ignoring my calls?"

"Just spit it out, will you?"

Lydia was taken aback by Madeline's blunt talk, almost wanting to end the call right there. However, she had a plan and kept her cool. "You got my birthday invite, right? You better be there."

"Considering the mess you're in with the Skylandia project, you're still up for throwing a bash?"

A pause from Lydia, then a light chuckle. "Maybe Trevon set it up knowing I was down. Don't sweat it, Madeline."

Hearing the triumph in Lydia's voice, Madeline's lips curled into a slow smile. "Worry not, I'll be there."

Lydia had not expected such an easy yes, and it threw her off. Before she could s