Madeline’s eyes turned into crescents at Jeremy’s shocked reaction. “What’s wrong, Jeremy? It’s me… Madeline.” “...” Madeline! The name pierced straight into Jeremy’s heart like a sharp knife, knocking the breath out of him. Madeline quirked the corners of her lips prettily at Jeremy’s stricken gaze. She leaned closer. “What’s wrong, Mr. Whitman? I thought you’re the one who told me to attend the anniversary celebration as your ex-wife?” Her soft voice engulfed Jeremy’s racing heartbeat like a closely woven net. Hearing her response, Jeremy felt his heart slowly calm down. ‘So that’s how it is, huh?’Staring at her pretty as a picture appearance, he felt his heart drown in loneliness. However, Jeremy made sure to keep that emotion to himself. Quickly but surely, he responded with a warm and seductive smirk. “You’re here.” Madeline smiled. “Yeah, I am.” Meredith was no longer having it. She was pissed at the little distance between Madeline and Jeremy as the two

Madeline smiled casually. “Did you see it with your own two eyes, Mrs. Montgomery? How are you so certain that Madeline Crawford is the shameless woman you claim her to be?” “Of course, I’m certain! I watched with my own eyes how shameless and merciless Madeline Crawford is! Time and time again she hurt my precious daughter and grandson. Death is the lightest punishment for a woman like her!” Eloise clenched her jaw, spitting out word after word that dripped with the hatred and disgust she felt for Madeline. It was almost as if death was not enough to relieve the hatred in her heart. Seconds later, Madeline heard a mocking scoff from Eloise. “While you may share Madeline Crawford’s appearance, Miss Vera, I do hope that you’d refrain from acting as shamelessly as that woman!” With a condescending look, Eloise left Madeline’s side and walked back to Meredith. The ‘mother-daughter’ duo held each other’s hands, looking closer than ever. Madeline pursed her lips gently as she

Tanner’s complexion paled as he pointed a finger at Madeline who was currently washing her hands. Shocked, he crawled up from the ground with a hand on the wall for his strength seemed to have vanished from his legs. It was the first time he had participated in such a high-class celebration. As a result, he had drunk a good amount to take full advantage of the situation. Under the effects of alcohol, Madeline’s enchanting smile floated about in his vision. Her face duplicated as the figures began to approach him. He could not breathe! Too afraid to look her in the eye, he started to stutter and mumble. “Mad-Madeline Crawford! Why won’t you leave me alone? The person you’re looking for is Meredith! Not me!” Watching Tanner tremble in fear before her, Madeline stepped over with her high heels clicking and a smile on her curled lips. “You’re asking me why Madeline’s spirit is haunting you? I’m sure you know exactly why.” “Ah!” Tanner dashed into the male bathroom, terrified.

‘To start all over again is too much easier said than done, Jeremy.‘For all the pain you’ve put me through and all the fatal scars and wounds you left me would never be erased! ‘The fact that I loved you is one of the past. ‘All I have left for you, is hatred!’Right then, Eloise walked over with Meredith in tow. “You look happy, Old Master. What are you and this lady over here talking about?” “What ‘this lady’? This is Madeline.” The old master emphasized with displeasure. “She’s not, Grandfather. This isn’t Madeline. Madeline died three years ago. This lady is Miss Vera Quinn, she just looks like Madeline.” Meredith explained with a smile, then turned to look at Jeremy. “Aren’t I right, Jeremy?” Smiling, she was so sure that Jeremy would lean over to speak in her ear. Instead, he frowned in distaste. The old master was infuriated, frowning as he stared at Madeline. “Nonsense! She’s Madeline!” “She really isn’t Madeline, Old Master!” Mrs. Whitman had arrived to join t

Tanner Long! This tramp! How could he have gotten in? Confusion and unease settled in Meredith’s stomach. Tanner was pointing at Vera, claiming she was a ghost with eyes blown wide and fright written all over his face! That could only mean that he had mistaken Vera for Madeline and was sent into shock. Being sent into shock meant that he could end up saying things he should not! However, Madeline’s lips quirked at Tanner’s terrified scream. From the corner of her eyes, she watched anxiety flash across Meredith’s expression. Then, Madeline approached Tanner with a confused look. Locking eyes with Madeline, Tanner’s fright grew as he began to shout. “Ah! It-It’s really… It’s you!” Coupled with the influence of alcohol, he believed without a doubt that Madeline’s ghost had come to haunt him! For all the horrible things he had done in his life, it made sense to feel such a heavy weight of guilt. Madeline raised a brow and asked with mock confusion, “Do you know this man

Tanner was positively terrified, the color draining from his face as his pupils dilated from the fear. “Go away, Madeline! Stop bothering me! I… I was just doing what I was paid to do!” “Tanner Long!” Meredith immediately interrupted him and nervously called for the bodyguards. “Quickly, take this man away!” Tanner pointed a trembling finger at Meredith, paying her words no heed. “Madeline Crawford! If… If you want to haunt someone for revenge, then haunt her! It was all Meredith’s orders!” With Tanner’s words, Meredith felt her body growing cold. Feeling a tyrannical storm of frost swirling around her, she could not imagine the expression Jeremy was wearing on his face. “What’s happening? Who is this man? What does he mean?” Mrs. Whitman quickly rushed over to ask. Meredith frantically tried to change the subject. “Mrs. Whitman! This is Tanner Long. He and Madeline used to be involved illicitly. They also planned Jack’s kidnapping together!” “So it’s you!” Eloise glare

Just like that, the truth back then finally came to light thanks to Tanner’s ramblings. Jeremy’s expression darkened instantly as unrestrained bloodthirst flared in his eyes. In his fury, he raised a fist that crashed hard against Tanner’s cheek. Tanner stumbled backward, losing his footing. His mind was muddled by the hit. Wine glasses and plates crashed all over the floor upon impact to the long table behind. However, Jeremy did not stop. Rather, he pulled Tanner up to deliver two more punches. Blood trickled from the corner of Tanner’s lips as his face turned distorted.However, no one dared to stop Jeremy. The man looked terrifying that very moment and too scary. Everyone felt that getting too close would leave them burnt by the flames of fury that engulfed him. Jeremy kept thinking that he had been wrong for the past three years. Especially on the topic of Madeline’s purity. He could not shove off the feeling of being blindfolded. Right now, he had finally ta

Meredith did not care about how Old Master Whitman thought. What mattered to her was how Jeremy did. Her glistened eyes turned to look at the frosty man. “You believe me, right, Jeremy?” Meredith’s tone was soft as she reached out to grab Jeremy’s hands, trying to get him to believe in her.Instead, all she got was a cold look filled with doubt that swept sharply over Meredith’s face from the corner of his eyes. Without giving her an answer, he walked away. “Jeremy, Jeremy…” Feeling hurt, her tears began to fall cooperatively as Meredith watched Jeremy’s retreating figure. Eloise began to comfort her sympathetically. “It’s alright, Meredith. Jeremy is smart. I’m sure he wouldn’t fall for such lies!” Meredith nodded and wiped off her tears. “I’ll go look for him.” “Meredith.” Eloise sighed sadly. Lifting her gaze, she glared at Madeline with displeasure. On the receiving end of Eloise’s disgusted gaze, Madeline found herself smiling and walking over without a care. “If

Jeremy's gaze looked exceptionally abstruse and complicated. He clasped Madeline's slender wrist tightly, tightening his hold on her inch by inch to not allow her to break free.He could not let go of her hand again. He could not...Madeline behaved coolly and calmly in the face of Jeremy's doubts.She curled the corners of her lips, seemingly revealing her annoyance. "If I remember correctly, Mr. Whitman, you promised me that you’d no longer suspect me of being your ex-wife, Madeline Crawford."Hearing her answer, the anticipation in Jeremy's eyes seemed to have been extinguished instantly and his hand that was holding Madeline gradually relaxed.Madeline withdrew her hand and took a sip of champagne. "To be honest, it's really annoying to be treated as a dead person every time. If it wasn't for me being afraid of pain, I would have really considered giving myself a makeover."Jeremy suddenly raised his eyes. "Don't get plastic surgery.""Hmm?" Madeline raised her eyebrows ligh

...Meredith had originally wanted to take advantage of this good day that was the 50th anniversary celebration of the Whitman family and borrow the power of the media to help establish her identity as well as status. She did not expect that Tanner and Vera’s appearance would completely disrupt her plan!Not only that, but there were also various searches being made on the internet that were not good for her.Meredith could only ask Eloise for her help to remove the searches.Even though all these public opinions had been suppressed, she was still feeling uneasy when it came to Jeremy.Meredith never saw Jeremy again in the entire night that passed. His phone line was always busy when she called him that Meredith had even wondered if her number was blocked.Worried that Jeremy would believe whatever Tanner said, Meredith went to Jeremy's villa early in the morning to wait for him. She had also deliberately chosen not to disturb or enter the house. She kept herself waiting at th