Chapter 544

Chapter 544:

“The wound is too deep; there’s nothing more I can do,” the doctor said with a sigh.

Tatiana gripped her bag tightly. “Find out who hit me!”

Her assistant, phone in hand, responded, “I’ve already contacted the police. They’ve pulled the surveillance footage, but the car had no plates and sped off after hitting us. There’s no telling where it went.”

“We have to find them, no matter where they’re hiding!” Tatiana growled, her teeth clenched in fury.

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But then, a strange unease crept over her. Why had someone crashed into her so suddenly? This wasn’t an accident—it was deliberate!

Madisyn?

No, it couldn’t be. Madisyn had been on her phone the entire time; she wouldn’t have had the chance to orchestrate this.

If it wasn’t Madisyn, then who…

Tatiana quickly pieced it together.

“No need to investigate,” she muttered.

“What do you mean?” her assistant asked, confused.

“It’s pointless.” Tatiana shut her eyes, fists clenched, hatred simmering beneath the surface.

When she finally rose to the top, she would make sure to repay every bit of this.

After finishing their meal, Madisyn and Andrew stepped out of the hotel. Andrew held Madisyn’s hand, his face calm as ever. However, Madisyn couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

“What’s wrong?” she asked softly.

“She interrupted our meal. How do you want to punish her?” Andrew asked, glancing down at her.

“Haven’t you already punished her?” Madisyn replied.

Andrew raised a brow, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. Madisyn smiled softly, “When I stepped out, I overheard some chatter about a car accident nearby. It seemed too convenient to be a coincidence. Was that your handiwork?”

Great minds think alike.

Andrew gently ran his fingers through her hair, his touch filled with affection. “Tatiana is nothing but a nuisance. If we don’t get rid of her, she’ll keep pestering you.”

Madisyn’s lips curved into a warm smile. “That’s true, but life gets dull without a little entertainment. If you take her out too quickly, the fun’s over. Besides, she has someone behind her. We can use her to lure out that person.”

Andrew had caught on to Madisyn’s plan, which was why he had only given Tatiana a minor lesson this time. “Alright, I’ll follow your lead.”

As they made their way home, Madisyn sent a message to Milly.

There was no reply, but she knew Milly had definitely seen it.

Madisyn’s confidence came from Milly’s involvement.

She had anticipated that Kathy would eventually confront her agent, and Global Entertainment wouldn’t handle things quietly. So, she had someone tail Kathy. What she didn’t expect was Global Entertainment’s boldness—they had taken Kathy away through the back door, leaving her people unable to keep pace. While Madisyn had been worried, Milly had stumbled upon the kidnapped Kathy, rescued her, and discreetly sent Madisyn the location. Without hesitation, Madisyn alerted the police.

The whole matter had stayed under the radar.

Milly wasn’t acting out of pure goodwill, and Madisyn knew her help came because of Howard.

Madisyn texted, “Do you need us to help you leave the organization?”

She stared at her phone, fully aware that Milly wouldn’t respond. “What could we possibly do to help Milly cut ties with her organization completely?” Madisyn asked.

Andrew considered deeply before speaking. “For most people, death would help them sever all ties with the organization. But Milly isn’t just an ordinary member; they have lofty expectations for her. Even after she faked her death, they have been keeping a watchful eye on her. She could create a new identity and slip away, but she mustn’t show her face around us. If she does, the organization will track her down. Yet, if she can’t be near us, leaving the organization would be utterly pointless.”

Madisyn found herself in complete agreement with him. Milly could still see Howard from time to time now. If leaving meant she would have to forfeit those precious moments with him, what would be the point?

Was there truly no way to have the best of both worlds?

“If only we could bring down the Serpentine Players,” Madisyn said, letting out a soft sigh.

Andrew’s lips twitched in amusement.

To speak so casually about dismantling an international crime syndicate was nothing short of extraordinary—Madisyn truly was one of a kind.

They finally reached home. After a refreshing shower, Madisyn nestled into her bed and reached out to Howard.

“Madisyn.” His gentle, handsome face appeared on the screen.

“Hey, how have you been, Howard?”

“I’ve just been working hard,” Howard replied. He didn’t have much of a social life.

Just as Madisyn was about to say something, her gaze caught a woman’s silhouette lurking behind him. What stood out was the fact that the woman was wearing his jacket.

“Who’s that?” Madisyn inquired.

Howard turned his gaze, and as he did, the woman stepped forward. “It’s me, Madisyn,”

Nalani said, her tone bright and cheerful.

Madisyn couldn’t quite match her enthusiasm. How had their relationship advanced so rapidly?

Nalani noticed Madisyn’s gaze resting on the jacket and, with a hint of shyness, clarified, “I was underdressed today, so Mr. Johns kindly lent me his jacket. He’s incredibly thoughtful.”

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