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The slap left everyone dumbfounded, Trevon included, who stood frozen for a heartbeat.His gaze settled heavily on Madeline. "You're upset. I get it."Madeline exploded, her voice a mix of anger and disbelief. "Shut up! You get it? How could you possibly 'get it'? Because you got Lydia a lawyer, bribed witnesses for her?"Trevon's frown deepened. "I never—""You're so full of it, it's nauseating." Madeline cut him off, her voice laced with bitterness. "Why did I have to be so unlucky to cross paths with you two in this life?"Her laugh was bitter and mocking.It was as if the universe was laughing at Trevon's fakeness, still putting on an act in front of her even then.It was as if it was laughing at her own gullibility for ever thinking Trevon would care about her.She gave Trevon one long, deep look.With that one look, she turned and walked away, not looking back.Everyone around exchanged puzzled glances, too scared to even ask what had just happened.From her spot on th
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In the dimly lit room of their modest rental, Yeneth worriedly watched over Madeline."Madeline, are you okay?"Madeline may have been too emotional, her stomach feeling queasy the entire way back. She lay in bed, and her complexion started to improve a little."I'm okay," Madeline assured her. Noticing Yeneth's reluctance to speak, Madeline offered a comforting smile. "Really, don't fret over me. I wouldn't risk my health. I've got a little one on the way, after all." That seemed to ease Yeneth's mind, and they finally shared a meal together. While they ate, Yeneth broached the subject of their legal battle. "There's no verdict yet, but Mr. Sawyer said we can keep gathering evidence for the appeal."Madeline nodded in agreement. "I know." They needed to address the witnesses who had backtracked on their statements. Yeneth could not help but lash out at Lydia once more, calling her 'utterly shameless'.Madeline quirked a smile. "I've been thinking, there might be a way t
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Yeneth stared at Madeline, completely flabbergasted. "Madeline, you're not even in the rat race, and yet you've got it all figured out. If you ever decided to dive in, you'd totally kill it."Madeline just gave her a wry look. "No, working isn't for me."Madeline had only been at the Gibson Group a hot minute and had already seen enough backstabbing to last a lifetime.The thought of grinding it out day in, day out, year after year spelled total burnout.That was exactly why she took Stephen up on his offer to head to Oralia.Oralia was a breath of fresh air—nice and simple.If she wanted to, she could choose to not even see another soul.It was getting late, and she was due at Oralia for her shift.Yeneth let out a sigh. "You know, I'm really jealous of you. When will I ever get to skip the grind of working nine to nine?"Madeline offered a supportive smile. "Keep at it, then."Yeneth pumped herself up. "You're right. Off to work I go. All for that sweet, sweet financial fre
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Madeline pieced it together in a flash.It had to be Lydia, trying to rile her up on purpose. Madeline fell for it, slapping Trevon right there for everyone to see.Madeline pressed her lips together, a wave of guilt washing over her.Lost in thought, she noticed Ashton had finished his work and was tidying up.They rushed over and asked, "Doctor, how's it looking?"Ashton ran a hand through his beard. "Well, it's complicated."A chill ran through Madeline's heart.Was it time to let go of Sherah?Ashton added, "I'll be back to continue treatments tomorrow. Let's monitor the situation for the next three days. We'll decide after that."Madeline felt adrift. Was there a glimmer of hope, or was it all slipping away?Ashton looked calm, which probably meant good news.Daniel quickly grabbed Ashton's suitcase. "Dr. Zapata, right this way."He glanced at Madeline. "Mrs. Gibson, Mr. Gibson's set up dinner to welcome Dr. Zapata. Would you like to join in?"Madeline, jolted from he
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Despite the initial resistance, everyone ended up going for the spicy tom yum soup.Madeline's appetite had made a comeback after the early part of her pregnancy, and she found herself getting hungry more often than before. Actually, it was more like she was craving food all the time.However, she stuck to vegetarian options and steered clear of meat. Trevon did the same.Ashton, on the other hand, was in his element, enjoying every bite.Madeline quietly watched him, her gaze falling, choosing to keep her thoughts to herself.Post-dinner, Daniel escorted a very satisfied Ashton home.Madeline and Trevon stayed behind in the private room, a silent agreement between them that they had things to discuss.Madeline broke the silence. "Sorry for hitting you that day. I got carried away."Trevon replied, "Is it because Yardley works for me? I can clear that up."She shook her head. "There's no need. Daniel filled me in. Also, thanks for getting Dr. Zapata to see Mrs. Jeppesen."Whe
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Madeline's eyes grew as wide as saucers.She never saw it coming, Trevon kissing her like that.It caught her so off guard that she forgot to push him away until he intensified the kiss, trying to coax her lips apart.Madeline jerked back, her teeth clenched, as she tried to escape.Trevon finally caught up to her.Madeline was trapped, he had her hand pinned down, leaving her no choice but to try and kick him away.However, Trevon was ready for her, leaning in just enough to dodge her foot.Madeline's frustration boiled over as she fought to break free.That time, Trevon let go of her hand with a hint of reluctance. "Since when do you start swinging the moment things get heated?"Madeline hissed back, "Who's the one getting physical here? Just so you know, this is harassment! I could take this to court."Trevon's laugh was light and taunting. "Go ahead, sue me. I'll pay whatever you ask."Madeline was speechless. "Disgusting! Get off me!"Trevon arched an eyebrow, not want
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Beep!A car honked and pulled up beside Madeline.The window rolled down, and there was Stephen's face."Madeline?"She stopped walking. "Mr. Ferguson, running into you here?"Stephen grinned casually. "Yeah, funny how that happens."Stephen was supposed to be in court but got tied up with some auction stuff. He was worried about Madeline ever since he heard about the appeal and had been meaning to call her.However, there she was, in the flesh.Stephen gave her a concerned once-over. "Don't stress about the case. Crime doesn't stand a chance against justice."Madeline managed a smile. "I know."'Why do you still look like the world's on your shoulders?'He bit back the question and said, "It's chilly out. Hop in, I'll drive you home."Madeline waved him off. "I can catch a taxi.""Get in, I've got something to discuss with you anyway," Stephen insisted.Left with little choice, Madeline climbed into the car.With a friendly smile, Stephen said, "We've had our deal for a
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Xoan nearly leaped out of his skin. "Hey, you can't just throw accusations around."Madeline went quiet.In that era, in a society governed by law, the nation had been fighting and cleaning up for years, supposedly wiping out the underworld.Cimmerian Syndicate and hitmen. It all sounded like something out of a tall tale to Madeline.Xoan was at a loss for words. "Ever heard the saying? Where there's light, there's shadow."You're clueless not because they're non-existent, but because they're masters of hide and seek."Xoan only knew a little about them because he had been playing detective for ages.Madeline's expression soured.After a heavy sigh, she admitted, "I jumped to conclusions. You're spot on. Light casts shadows."However, with Lydia offering a reward, was she chummy with the mob or a hitman? Could that be another notch on her rap sheet?Madeline shook off the jumble in her head. "So, did you track down this 'Dark 153'?"A pause crackled through the phone. "What'
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That batch of red wine did not look too strong, but it packed a punch.As the trio kept drinking, they slowly started to feel the buzz.Yeneth, glass in hand, her cheeks a rosy red, ranted, "Don't employees' lives count for anything? Overtime, day in and day out! It's enough to wear out a horse!"That darn Camden, always harping on about performance, about profits! Is game development just about the bottom line? What happened to the heart? Rubbish!"For a moment, she thought she saw Camden's face, and in a fit of anger, Yeneth tried to slap it away, nearly tumbling into her wine glass instead.Madeline, startled, rushed to steady her.Yeneth, still wobbly, stood up on her own, fixing Trevon with a steely gaze and said icily, "You're just another greedy capitalist."Trevon sat there, calm and collected, but his delayed movements and the occasional glint of bewilderment in his eyes betrayed his inebriation to Madeline.When Yeneth spoke up, he turned his head slowly, locking eyes
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Madeline, caught up in the conversation with Caleb and Yeneth, turned around in shock at Trevon's question.He had just declared he would not touch a drop, and he was suddenly reaching for the wine?However, she let it go without a question.The red wine was smooth and inviting. If he felt like drinking, why not?Trevon grunted a greeting into his phone. "Mr. Caleb Jabs."Caleb snapped out of his reverie, returning the greeting with a subdued nod, his gaze deepening.Yeneth, caught between awkwardness and concern, glanced at Caleb. She was about to speak when a glamorous doctor in a white coat appeared beside him on the screen.The doctor, Camila Jervis, peered at the screen, her smile teasing. "Mr. Caleb Jabs, are you chatting with your girlfriend?"Two women were on the screen, leaving it unclear whom she meant.Caleb shook his head, offering no explanation, and instead asked, "Dr. Jervis, what's up?"Camila arched an eyebrow, not prying further. "The professor's ready to s
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Yahir sipped his cola, feeling utterly dejected.He had bolted from the Lewis family feast, even at the risk of getting caught, just to pocket two bottles of Lafite.They were not the prized '1982' edition, but they were still pretty decent.His mom's constant marriage talk was a drag, but her taste in wine was impeccable. He was all set for a night of no-holds-barred drinking with Trevon.However, Trevon dragged him over to Madeline's, and under the pretext of her pregnancy, confiscated all the wine.Then, it sat tauntingly in the wine cabinet.Yahir gazed at it, each bottle seeming to whisper seductively."Come on, come have a taste."It was pure torture!He took another swig of cola."Whoa!"Yeneth's shout came out of nowhere.Yahir choked mid-sip.The cola fizz popped like fireworks in his throat, sending him into a coughing frenzy, his face flushing a deep crimson as the soda splashed across the floor.Madeline jumped at his coughing spectacle, hastily grabbing a tis
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Madeline swung open the kitchen door to find Yahir wrapping his arms around Yeneth from behind, as if he could not bear to let her go.Her mind, already a whirlwind of thoughts, was completely thrown."What in the world..."Madeline was puzzled as she returned from the kitchen. She had only stepped away to make a call, and then Yeneth and Yahir were locked in an embrace.Yeneth tried to explain, "Madeline, this isn't what it looks like. I was just—"However, Yahir clamped a hand over her mouth, grinning at Madeline. "We're just playing around, Madeline. Hey, do you have any wine glasses? We need four. Let's celebrate!"Trevon stepped out from behind Madeline, his composed facade unbroken. "Lost your head? She's pregnant. Think she can drink?"Yahir smacked his forehead. "Oh, man. I totally spaced on that."Once Yeneth wriggled free, she took a deep breath and delivered a sharp kick to Yahir's leg. "Get off me!"She kicked with all her might, hitting Yahir's shin and sending a
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At that moment, Trevon seemed to freeze, then he straightened his posture. "Madeline, Liam's role is to be your close protection, to ensure your safety."Madeline had faced too many close calls, and he could not shake his concern for her.However, she was fiercely independent. If it were up to him, he would keep her tethered to his side.Madeline let out a derisive snort. She knew Xoan well enough to know he could dig up information on Yoana, but not with such speed and precision.Xoan claimed Liam was the one who had lent a hand.Madeline knew Liam. That had Trevon's fingerprints all over it."Do you really think I've become so dim-witted from pregnancy that I can't think straight?"Trevon looked at her, a mix of frustration and affection in his eyes.She had once been so sweet and compliant. Then, she became so sharp and quick-witted, a match even for him.However, he preferred her that way."Madeline, I'm just looking out for you."Trevon had an insatiable need to know ev
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"Madeline, I've got the scoop on Yoana," Xoan said.Madeline was taken aback. "So soon?"Xoan let out a sly chuckle. "It wouldn't have been this quick, but Liam lent us a hand."Madeline stole a quick look at Trevon, then cast her gaze downward.Fifteen years back, Yoana was forced out of the Sanders Group—a victim of Cilix's cunning plot.It was not just a simple resignation as Bella had naively believed. Yoana was secretly saddled with a mountain of debt.Cilix did not stop there. He tarnished Yoana's name throughout the industry.She could not land a respectable job to save her life.Her personal life was total chaos.Her husband, Jim Livingston, who was once a low-level office worker, had dived into business on the back of Yoana's earnings and made a pretty penny.However, when the bill came due, Yoana hit a wall. Jim had sent all his cash back to his folks, leaving peanuts behind.Yoana was floored. A decade of hard work, and not a dime to show for it.When she begged
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Madeline swung the door open to find Trevon on her doorstep, her eyebrows knitting together in a frown.Before she could get a word out, Yahir popped up from behind him with a grin. "Happy New Year, Madeline!"He waved a container of homemade goodies.Those two had nearly fought that morning, and then they were as chummy as can be—though Trevon looked like he would rather be anywhere else. However, he bit his tongue and kept quiet.With the Gibsons and the Lewises all cozied up for a New Year's feast, what on earth were those two doing there?Yahir's face fell. "Madeline, you've got no idea. My mom's a force of nature. Can you believe she's still dragging me to blind dates on New Year's Eve? I just had to bail."Madeline could not help but think about Liliana's earlier enthusiasm for rallying the troops and was at a loss for words."What about you, Trevon? What brings you here?" Madeline asked.Trevon pursed his lips. He was looking a little quiet too.Edith had been on his ca
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Madeline walked into her house and immediately sensed something was up. She nudged the door wider and there was Yeneth, sparking an involuntary grin on her face."I thought you were going to be hibernating today?"Yeneth had been swamped with the Skylandia project, barely getting any sleep. She had texted Madeline about sleeping in on her day off.With a shrug and a smirk, Yeneth said, "Guess I'm just wired to work. Woke up at the crack of dawn, hung around in bed not to wake you, and by the time I showed up, you were already out and about."Madeline shut the door behind her, musing aloud."I've been turning it over in my mind. All this press and pest hunting is kid's play for the Sanders Group. To really take them on, we've got to… Yank the carpet out from under them?" Yeneth's smile was the answer Madeline needed as she shared her strategy."How's that sound?"Yeneth's thumbs-up was quick, but her frown came just as fast. "Fashion's a shark tank, and jumping in now? That's r
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Madeline's request left Yoana taken aback.A wry smile crossed her face. "What can I possibly help you with at my age?"Madeline grasped her hand with conviction. "No, Mrs. Reed, you're the only one who can do this favor for me."Yoana looked down, her expression unreadable, and whispered, "You're giving me too much credit. Besides, with my background, there's no way I can go back to working with the Sanders Group. I have a couple of pairs of baby shoes here. Take them as a baby shower gift for your little ones."Madeline realized Yoana had gotten the wrong idea, thinking she was there about the Sanders Group or Cilix, and felt a twinge of disappointment."Mrs. Reed, please don't reject my request just yet. I'm planning to start my own fashion label. Everything Is underway, but I'm still missing one crucial piece—a designer."Madeline shared her vision.Yoana's eyebrows shot up in surprise when she heard Madeline's vision for her new company."That sounds just like the Sanders
