All Chapters of The Love Triangle: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter 11

"I did a little digging, and it turns out the trip is to negotiate a spokesperson deal for Skylandia. Normally, Mr. Gibson wouldn't bother with this sort of thing, but for some reason, he decided to go at the very last minute."They needed to sketch out the spokesperson's character, and that's why Lydia tagged along. However, if you ask me, she's just using it as an excuse to stick to Trevon!"Yeneth sought out Madeline after clocking out, venting her frustrations. As Madeline listened to her endless gripes, she found her own irritation ebbing away."They're an item, aren't they? Clinging to him is part of the deal."Yeneth rolled her eyes exasperatedly. "I just don't think she's up to his level. Sure, Trevon's as chilly as an icicle, but the guy's got skills that are off the charts. Lydia? She's not even in the same league."However, Lydia had barely stepped foot in the office before rejecting four or five character sketches, demanding a do-over."Look at this! What did you even
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Chapter 12

Trevon's hand shot out, gripping her wrist. He peered at her through half-closed eyes."Lydia?"Lydia's eyes lit up. "Yes, it's me, Trevon."She leaned in, aiming for a kiss, but Trevon flipped her beneath him. He loosened his tie and leaned closer, their lips inches apart, but he paused at the last second.Lydia's heart, which had been soaring in anticipation, plummeted.Trevon's brow furrowed. "Your perfume—it's overpowering."Lydia was speechless. After all those years, she still had not kicked that habit.She gave Trevon a look of slight hurt. "I'll take a shower. Can you wait for me, Trevon?"Without waiting for an answer, she rose from the bed, her fingers grazing his body in a possibly accidental, possibly intentional caress.Trevon's gaze grew intense.Lydia stepped out of the shower, her gaze fixed on Trevon's silhouette on the bed. With a determined breath, she stripped off her towel in one swift motion.Bare-skinned, she slid under Trevon's covers.Trevon barely
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Chapter 13

A bowl of steaming sour beef and cabbage soup with noodles was set before Madeline.Her mood lifted instantly. "I just... I really love the taste."Caleb gestured for her to go ahead. "This place does make the best noodles. Dig in."Famished, Madeline flashed him a grateful smile and eagerly started eating.As they were eating, the owner—Felix Camidge—came by with a bowl of yogurt. "Give this a try. It's really refreshing."Madeline paused, setting her fork down. "Mr. Camidge."She had picked up on Caleb's familiarity with him and decided to address him similarly.Felix gestured for her to keep eating. "If Caleb hadn't brought you, I wouldn't have guessed he'd snagged such a pretty girlfriend."Madeline nearly choked on her food and reached for her water.Caleb jumped in quickly, "Mr. Camidge, you've got it all wrong. We're just classmates.""Just classmates, huh?"They both nodded.Felix did not pry further. Instead, he offered, "Next time you're hungry, just swing by anyt
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Chapter 14

Madeline was still confused by what Riley meant.Riley gestured to the supplements on the table. "Playing innocent? These are the hottest health products on the market. Forget the cost, they're so exclusive most folks can't even get their hands on them. How'd you even get these without dropping the Gibson name and cash?"Madeline had no clue those items were such a big deal. She regretted accepting them that morning.Madeline tried to clear things up. "Mom, you've got it all wrong. A friend gave these to me. I had no idea—""Excuses, excuses!"Riley's voice turned shrill, her earlier poise gone. "I know all your friends, and they're not the type to give gifts like these. I warned Madam Gibson from the start. Your family is all kinds of trouble. No manners whatsoever."Madeline attempted another explanation, but Riley was not having any of it."I'll let it slide this time. However, if it happens again, your mom's out of Sunshine Psychiatric Hospital."Madeline could not help but
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Chapter 15

Madeline's heart was weighed down with sorrow, yet Yeneth's chatter was oddly comforting.Madeline tiredly replied, "I'm okay. If they're in love and together, isn't that just how it goes? But..."However, Madeline still had feelings for Trevon.Yeneth's heart ached. "Regardless, he's your husband. He shouldn't be getting cozy with Lydia, let alone sparking scandals!"Yeneth was right. Such news should never have surfaced.How could Trevon be so reckless?Madeline shook her head, trying to clear the mess from her thoughts.What really bothered her was something else entirely."How did Riley find out about the gift from my senior this morning? She's hardly the type to visit my mom in the hospital."After a good round of cursing Riley out over the phone, Yeneth concluded, "Someone's definitely been filling her in! Didn't you mention the Gibsons set up the hospital? Maybe Riley's got a mole in there."A mole? Could it be a nurse or a doctor?Madeline had no immediate answer, bu
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Chapter 16

Nancy looked at her disdainfully. "Today's a big day. Everyone's swamped, and no one's got time to help you. Mrs. Yagle wants eight hundred apple pies this year. You'd better get moving, or you'll catch an earful from her if you can't finish."She tossed an apron at Madeline and hurried off.Madeline sourly stared at the apron in her hands. She and Trevon may be secretly married, but Nancy, a fixture in the house, surely knew who she was.To be treated that way, it had to be Riley pulling the strings.Considering her condition, making 800 apple pies could endanger her pregnancy.What was she to do?She massaged her aching back, lost in thought.…On the drive to the family estate, Trevon felt a twinge in his back too. He was worn out by the constant discomfort.All he could think about was how Madeline coped with it every month.Lydia cozied up to him, clinging to his arm. "Trevon, given our relationship, don't you think I should meet Madam Gibson and your mother at the famil
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Chapter 17

Nancy clammed up the moment she saw Trevon.Riley's stern look eased a bit. She glanced at Lydia before turning to Trevon."I was starting to think you wouldn't show."Riley acted as if Lydia did not exist, treating her like a complete stranger.Lydia, still smiling, introduced herself, "Mrs. Yagle, I'm Trevon's friend and Madeline's sister, Lydia."Riley's expression turned frosty in a heartbeat, and she snapped at Madeline. "Didn't you realize we're having a family dinner? What's the deal with bringing a stranger?"Lydia's smile froze on her face.Madeline was at a loss, her eyes quietly pleading with Trevon. She was almost used to Riley's habit of jumping to conclusions.Trevon's expression was cool. "She's with me."Riley choked on her words, then shot him a reproachful look, her tone softening, "Madeline's out of line, and now you too? You're not worried about upsetting your grandmother?"Trevon simply replied, "Grandma won't mind."With that, he took Lydia by the hand
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Chapter 18

The kitchen was alive with enticing scents, and Madeline's mouth watered. She peeked in to find the cook, Karter Wilson, popping open a jar of kimchi."Wow! This kimchi is fantastic," Madeline said, genuinely impressed.Karter beamed at her. "I'm whipping up something special today—beef and kimchi noodles. Sounds good to you?"Madeline quickly nodded. "Easy on the spice, please."The Gibsons were no strangers to exotic flavors, but lately, Edith was watching her health and preferred her meals on the milder side.The kitchen's spicy aromas were overwhelming, so Madeline fixed herself a quick glass of lemon water and made a beeline for the stairs.…Upstairs, Trevon did not take Lydia straight to Edith. He settled her in the room before bracing himself to face his grandmother alone.Edith, having learned of Lydia's arrival, laid into him with fury. "This is your answer to me? What happened to everything you've learned?"Trevon's jaw was set, his resolve clear. "We're... I have t
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Chapter 19

"Grandma, I don't love Madeline. Forcing her to stay with the Gibsons will only hurt her more."Even though Madeline had anticipated Trevon's reasoning, his words still broke her heart.Thankfully, Ryan kept Lydia at bay, saving her from further humiliation.Edith's cane thudded against Trevon over and over.Madeline gently pushed the door open and called out for Edith. "Grandma."Edith paused, her cane still in midair. "Madeline, what brings you here?"Edith put down her cane as she spoke, trying to move closer to Madeline. Madeline helped her sit, carefully avoiding looking at Trevon."Grandma, you're on medication. You can't afford to get riled up like this. Take a deep breath and relax."Edith wore a look of sheer exasperation as if she were lamenting over unmet potential. "This is all because of that damned thing!"Edith's grip tightened on her cane, poised to strike Trevon again.Madeline stepped in swiftly. "I understand why you're upset, Grandma, but the scolding and
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Chapter 20

Edith glared at Ryan. "Not in a million years! The astrologer says Madeline is his guardian angel. He's only safe when she's around. Even if that weren't the case, I'd never let someone like Lydia through the Gibson family's doors!" "So, you're still going to…"Edith let out a deep sigh. "Just keep an eye on things. If it actually leads to divorce, then come tell me."Madeline took it as a sign that Edith was on board with the divorce, and a weight lifted from her chest. Edith had always been good to her, and Madeline hated the thought of causing her any distress over the divorce.Back in her room, Trevon was peeling off his shirt. His tanned skin made his muscles look more defined, and the bruises from Edith's cane added a rugged appeal to him.Then, Trevon caught Madeline's eye. "Help me with the ointment."Madeline guiltily looked away. "Why not have Lydia do it?"After all, he brought Lydia home. Why should Madeline be the one to care for him?A sour feeling crept into Tre
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