Chapter 420

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