Chapter 217

Chapter 217:

Teresa turned back to Madisyn, her eyes wide with desperation. “Madisyn, I just want a way out! Can’t you just let me go?”

“Let you go? I haven’t done anything, and you’re asking me to let you go?” The absurdity of the plea only made Madisyn sneer.

A murmur rippled through the crowd, their gazes softening with pity as they watched the scene unfold. Some started to speak for Teresa. “This poor girl has been driven to the edge, ma’am. Can’t you just let her go? If she really jumps, how will you ever live with yourself?”

“Yeah, what could be more important than saving a life?”

“Just say something kind and convince her to come down!”

Madisyn’s expression shifted slightly, and she cast a cold glance at Teresa before slowly stepping closer.

Teresa recoiled, her heart pounding in her chest. “Don’t come any closer! If you do, I swear I’ll jump.” Madisyn’s sneer returned, sharp and unforgiving. She could see that Teresa was just bluffing. After all, a cowardly woman like her didn’t have the guts to jump.

Teresa’s breath hitched as Madisyn continued to approach. She squeezed her eyes shut, steeling herself for the plunge, but the sheer height made her stomach churn. Her legs buckled beneath her, and she collapsed to the floor, sobbing uncontrollably.

Madisyn stood over her, staring down with contempt. “Teresa, you’re pathetic.”

Behind her, Andrew’s voice cut through the tension like a knife. “This woman pretended to be a wealthy heiress to manipulate the employees at the Johns Group, and she was expelled for it. We didn’t expect her to end up working here.”

The crowd’s sympathy swiftly turned to disdain as the truth sank in.

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Earlier, they didn’t know the whole story and actually defended this woman. Now that the truth had come to light, their gazes hardened, and the whispers grew more venomous.

“To think we felt sorry for her!”

“The Johns Group wouldn’t fire people without reason, so this girl must be a real piece of work.”

Fingers pointed, and the crowd’s judgment bore down on Teresa, who could only glare at Madisyn through her tears, her face twisted with hatred. “Madisyn, just you wait. You’ll pay for this!”

Madisyn’s eyes were like ice as she replied, “Now it’s time for you to pay the price.” With that, she turned on her heel and left with Andrew, her steps unwavering.

Teresa was left to face the aftermath alone. Not only did she have to repay the store a million dollars, but she had also been fired. Her reputation was in tatters, making it nearly impossible to find work again.

As they walked away, Andrew suggested that they get the massage Madisyn had been longing for.

The spa was huge, with sleek interiors and a staff of young, attractive therapists waiting to attend to them.

“I want a—”

Before Madisyn could speak, Andrew interrupted her, his voice commanding. “Assign her a female therapist and a male one to me.”

Madisyn had little say in the matter, but she didn’t mind. The masseuse assigned to her was amazing. The soothing kneads and rhythmic pressure melted away the soreness from the day’s shopping, leaving her muscles relaxed and her mind at ease.

Later that evening, after a quiet dinner, they decided to take a stroll along the street. For a moment, it felt like they were the last two people in the world.

“Are you leaving Gemond soon?” Andrew’s voice broke the silence.

Madisyn nodded, her gaze fixed on the horizon. “Yes, I’ll probably be heading to Ansport two days later.”

“Ansport does offer better resources, which will be beneficial for the Johns Group’s development in the long run,” Andrew mused, his voice deep and thoughtful.

Madisyn knew he was right. Gemond, while strong, was only the second-best city in the country. Ansport was where the real opportunities lay, where ambition and hard work could truly pay off. The thought of her future in Ansport stirred a mix of excitement and anticipation within her.

They walked a bit longer, the night gradually growing deeper. Finally, Andrew took Madisyn home.

They said their goodbyes at the gate of the Johns family’s home, and when Madisyn headed inside, she found Elaine and Dane in the living room, wide awake. Elaine’s eyes sparkled with a knowing look, her lips curling into a smile.

Madisyn couldn’t quite place why, but a pang of guilt tugged at her.

“Mom, Dane, you’re still up?” she asked, trying to sound casual.

“Actually, I was just about to head to bed,” Elaine replied with a smile. “Did you have a good time?”

“It was okay,” Madisyn answered, though her voice felt oddly weak. She hurriedly added, “I’m heading up now.”

“Alright,” Elaine said, her smile lingering as Madisyn disappeared upstairs.

Once she was gone, Elaine turned to Dane, her smile widening. “It’s nice that Andrew made time to come back and see Madisyn.”

Dane frowned, his dissatisfaction evident. “It’s the least he should do.”

Elaine gave him a curious look. “What’s wrong? It seems like you’re not as opposed as before.”

Dane remained silent, his thoughts tangled. He hadn’t fully accepted the situation, but he couldn’t deny that Andrew was a good choice. With Madisyn soon moving to Ansport, knowing that Andrew would be there to look out for her brought him a small measure of comfort.

“Mom, you should rest early,” Dane finally said, his tone softer than before.

After he left, Elaine eagerly dialed Glenn, her voice brimming with excitement as she chattered on about Madisyn and Andrew.

Glenn, though not entirely on board with Madisyn’s choice, found himself nodding along, agreeing with his wife more out of habit than conviction.

Meanwhile, upstairs, Madisyn retired to her bedroom and checked her phone.

Evie had sent her several texts.

“Madisyn, how’re things? Does Andrew like the gift?”

“Madisyn! My brother cut off my allowance, but I don’t know why.”

“Madisyn, you have to help me! He’s being so hard on me.”

Madisyn stared at the screen, feeling at a loss.

How could she explain to Evie that her relationship with Andrew was still in its fragile beginnings?

With a hesitant sigh, she typed her reply. “Andrew and I just got together recently…”

Evie’s response was quick, her frustration evident. “So, my brother’s that ungrateful, huh? Okay, okay, I admit it’s my fault. Now, please help me!”

Madisyn felt a pang of sympathy and quickly reassured her, “I’ll ask him to give you back your allowance.”

Evie’s mood shifted instantly. “Thank you so, so, so much, Madisyn!”

But as Evie’s excitement faded, a realization dawned on her.

Now that Madisyn was officially with Andrew, and given how well she and Madisyn got along, how could Andrew possibly continue to treat her harshly? Surely, he wouldn’t dare!

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