Chapter 331

After Hugo and the rest had left, Edith excused herself, claiming exhaustion, and took Riley with her.

Riley knew the game was up. Snagging that painting was a lost cause then, so she just walked away. Still, she could not quite hide the glee twinkling in her eyes.

She had no clue that Edith was seething, ready to unleash a torrent of scolding upon her.

However, Madeline's face had turned to ice. "Cilix, if you have even a shred of dignity, keep that fool Skylar under wraps. Don't let her make a spectacle of us!"

Skylar exclaimed, "Madeline, who are you calling a fool? That's no way to talk to someone older than you!"

Cilix's expression soured. "Madeline, she's still your elder."

With a fierce snap, Madeline hurled her cup to the floor. The shards sliced through Skylar's outfit, drawing blood. Skylar gasped in shock, staring at Madeline in disbelief.

Madeline icily yelled, "What kind of elder are you? A wicked stepmother, a home-wrecker? Don't play dumb about your little r