Chapter 57
Chapter 57
Alison’s bodyguards had already chased everyone else out of the cafe so Alison could vent her anger on Madison
without restraint.
Madison did not give Alison a second chance. Madison suddenly grabbed Alison’s wrist and slapped her twice, using the same amount of strength.
Alison’s cheeks instantly turned red and swollen, and blood even seeped out of the corner of her mouth. Alison had not expected Madison to retaliate. Angrily, she said, “Madison, you have to be reasonable. Why are you pushing us into a corner? Do you think you can still survive in Norxton in the future if you do this to me and Neville?”
Hazel had a fiery temper, so she could not bear to continue watching anymore. Without waiting for Madison to say anything, Hazel splashed the hot coffee in her hand on Alison’s face.
“Alison, don’t you have any shame? You’re the one who stole someone else’s husband, using an illegitimate child to get what you want. You’re also the one who stirred up trouble. How can you still have the cheek to question the victim?” Hazel snapped.
“Ms. Nicholls, this is a private matter between me and Miss Guzman. Please leave!” Alison said.
Just as Hazel was about to snap at Alison, Madison nodded at Hazel. Hazel then followed Alison’s bodyguards outside.
Only Madison and Alison were left in the huge cafe.
Alison naturally did not bother to put up any pretense. Aggressively, she said, “Madison, do you know that your statement has caused a huge problem for both the Preston and Conner families?”
“What has that got to do with me?” Madison raised her eyebrows.
Alison said ferociously, “Back then, you immersed yourself in activities at home. You worked on your garden or art in your free time. I’m afraid you know nothing about the dangers of society and the schemes of the business world. Let’s not mention the Preston family. The Conner family barely has to lift a finger to ensure you will suffer. Even if you’re the designer, Elianna, your future would be ruined before you knew what hit you!
Madison pursed her lips coldly, wondering how much Alison hated her. Even while Alison was threatening her,
Alison made sure to insult and degrade her.
Madison smiled and ran the tip of her tongue along her gums. out the divorce certificate has already been posted. Do you want me to tell the netizens that the certificate is fake and that Neville and I are still husband and
wife?”
“Stop dreaming. If you hadn’t coerced Neville back then, he wouldn’t have married you. Now that he has come to his senses and kicked you out, don’t expect him to turn back!” Alison responded.
Madison knew that as far as Alison was concerned, Neville was someone precious, like royalty standing above them. Meanwhile, Alison only saw Madison as a pile of dirt. Even if Madison told Alison
that she was the one who initiated the divorce and wanted to set Neville free, Alison would not believe it. Alison would only think that Neville had gotten tired of Madison and that Madison had realized she would not be able to benefit from this marriage, so she had no choice but to agree to the divorce.
Regarding this matter, Madison could not be bothered to explain. There was only a cold smile on her face as Madison spoke, “Miss Conner, what do you want from me, then?”
Alison thought Madison had been intimidated, and the expression on Alison’s face softened considerably. “Miss Guzman, I’m saying this for your own good. After all, you’re penniless and don’t have a good relationship with your family. Even a talented woman cannot survive in society without money and connections. As long as you do as I say, even if you lose the chance to work with Fliwip, the Conner family can still provide Loveille with enough benefits to achieve a win-win situation.”
Madison almost laughed out loud. Madison had competed with Alison for so long and knew Alison better than she knew herself. Since Alison was willing to make such a concession, Madison knew that there most be something bigger Alison wanted her to be the scapegoat for.
“Miss Conner, you slapped me so hard just now. Why are you speaking in circles like a longwinded old lady
now?” Madison asked.
Alison suppressed her anger and said, “I’ll write out an official statement soon. You just need to post it. Remember that settling this matter will only benefit all three of us.”
Madison sneered silently. The netizens had just stood on Madison’s side and stood up for her. Madison knew that if she suddenly posted a ridiculous statement to help Alison clarify things, it would be like betraying the people who had spoken up for her. If that happened, Madison would become the public enemy, and she wouldn’t be able to turn things around.
Madison did not know if Alison was an idiot or if Alison was treating her as a complete idiot. Madison couldn’t
believe that Alison could think of such a dumb move.
When Alison saw that Madison did not say anything, Alison thought that Madison had been attracted by her offer. After all, Madison was in an awkward situation now. As the designer of Loveille, she naturally had a responsibility. However, if Madison worked with the Conner family, Loveille still had a chance of survival, and she would not need to step down from her position.
‘Indeed, someone of a low status. Like a dog attracted to a bone along the street.’ Alison thought.
Before leaving, Alison warned Madison again, “Madison, you and Neville were husband and wife for three years. Even if you can’t have him, there’s no need to destroy him. Otherwise, you really won’t have a place in Norxton.”
Madison was so angry that she laughed. “Miss Conner, why do you think I want to destroy Neville? When we got divorced, I had already cut ties with him. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have openly revealed the divorce certificate.”
Alison curled her lips in disdain. “You and I have been competing for so many years, and we know each other” pretty well. The only reason you revealed your divorce certificate is so that Neville and I would be criticized by everyone, right? Then you could pretend to be pitiful to win everyone’s sympathy, right? But I’m warning you, even so, Neville will never turn back, so you’d better stop your little tricks.”
Madison raised her eyebrows. When she revealed the divorce certificate, Madison had only wanted to take some drastic measures to clear up the situation immediately. Madison had not thought too deeply about it.
‘Would Neville think that too? Would he think that I’m acting pitifully to gain his sympathy? Should I explain that he doesn’t misunderstand?” Madison wondered.
The more Madison thought about it, the more she felt it was necessary to clarify this misunderstanding, so she called Bernard, wanting him to pass on the message. However, after a few rings, the phone disconnected.
Madison figured that she would explain later, so she put her phone aside.
Alison picked up Madison’s phone and threw it into the coffee cup. “Miss Guzman, to ensure that our conversation is not leaked, we have to destroy your phone.”
Madison immediately knew that Alison had a guilty conscience and was afraid that their conversation had been
recorded.
Madison smiled and raised her eyebrows. “It’s just a phone. I don’t have anything to feel sorry about. It’s just Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.
that there are dozens of design drafts worth millions inside this phone. Miss Conner, you should compensate me for my losses.”
‘What a money-grubber. She’s so poor, she’s gone over the edge.’ Alison thought.
Alison said disdainfully, “Don’t worry, I’ll transfer the money to you later. I’ll also compensate you with a new
phone.”
Madison nodded. “Miss Conner, since you have offered, I won’t decline. Remember, I only want my original
model.”
Alison took a photo of Madison’s ruined phone and left.
‘I was going to give her the latest phone model, but since that country bumpkin has made such a request, fulfill it,’ Alison thought.
When Neville’s plane landed, it was already two in the afternoon.
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Bernard looked at the missed call on his phone and said smugly, “Mr. Preston, I was right. Miss Guzman called me more than ten times just now. Looks like she’s waiting for your help.”