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Chapter 1291
The last thing Madeline expected was for Ryan to suddenly appear before her eyes. He clearly said that he had something to do. That was why he called the driver to send them out instead, so why was he here now? Ryan’s thin lips curled into a smile as he watched the colors drain from Madeline’s face. “You must be surprised, aren’t you?” He smiled. “I’m surprised too. Who would’ve thought that you’d be so smart?” “Ryan!” Jeremy ignored his injuries and rushed to stand in front of Madeline, suppressing the pain from his wounds as he protected her behind him. His sharp eagle-like eyes bore into Ryan. “Fight me like a man. Don’t threaten me with my wife’s safety.” “Your wife?” Ryan scoffed, his tone mocking. “You must’ve forgotten, Jeremy Whitman, but Eveline Montgomery is my wife. She has been for more than half a year.” Madeline had to admit that when she came to know that Jeremy was the one who set fire to Montgomery Manor and killed her parents, she was determined to sever
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Jeremy stepped up to stop him, but the tearing agony from the wound on his calf shot up at the use of a little strength. It was not an easy injury to heal from, and blood began to seep out from it again. It dyed the layers of bandages bright red. Madeline’s heart lurched at the sight. “Jeremy!” Instinctively, she felt the urge to run towards him but Ryan tightened his grip around her shoulders. “Don’t you understand? The closer you get to him, the more pain he will suffer,” Ryan warned quietly into Madeline’s ear. Madeline balled her fists and bit her lip. “You won’t get away with this, Ryan. You’ll be arrested for this!” Ryan tugged his lips into a light and carefree smile. “Then, I’ll just have to make sure that I achieve my goal before I get caught.” Madeline glared at Ryan’s gleeful gaze. She had never felt so hopeless. “Don’t leave with him, Linnie.” Jeremy’s tone was borderline begging. Madeline’s eyes burned, and she did not dare look at the expression Jeremy wor
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His response proved Madeline right. She rushed up to him in infuriation. “Is there even a shred of conscientiousness within you, Ryan? Does tormenting the people around me bring you glee? Just what did I do to offend you?” “Who said you offended me at all? In fact, I admire you a lot.” Ryan slowly got up, his lean figure and immense aura towering over Madeline’s petite frame. “The only mistake you made was falling in love with Jeremy Whitman.” He took off his glasses, the dark swirls in his eyes becoming more evident without a layer in between. “It must feel horrible to lose the person who matters the most to you, huh? Then blame the Whitman family.” Whitman family? Madeline did not understand. She wanted to know more, but Ryan did not seem to have the intent to explain further. He quirked the corner of his lips and stared at the sharp glint in Madeline’s eyes. All he wanted to do at that moment was to extinguish that light. “You overheard my call in the study this mornin
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Instead of a show, the screen showed Eloise walking along a busy street. “Mom.” Madeline stared at Eloise who was all alone by herself and hated the fact that she could not pull her mother to her side. “My people are following your mother, so I can promise that she’ll be alright. However, if you upset me again, then I’ll remind you of what it feels like to lose your loved ones.” Ryan tightened the grip on his fingers as he threatened. Madeline furrowed her brows at the growing pain from her chin, her gaze slowly dimming as she stared at the display. Ryan watched the light dim in Madeline’s eyes and his lips curled into a satisfied smile. “Do you have anything to say, hmm?” “Don’t hurt my parents.” Madeline had to compromise, the willful glint in her eyes forcefully extinguished under Ryan’s ministrations. “I promise that I won’t meet Jeremy again.” “That’s it?” Ryan quirked an eyebrow as he waited for a better reply. Madeline clenched her jaw and balled her fists.
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Watching Ryan’s face approach, Madeline’s mind was suddenly filled with images of Jeremy. She still remembered how she had promised him during the day, “Don’t worry about me, Jeremy. I’ll take care of myself.” Yet what was she doing now? Was she going to let Ryan have his way, then let him drive Jeremy mad? No way. She would not be a puppet that Ryan could play with however he wished. In the short span of a couple of seconds, Madeline’s mind flashed with numerous thoughts. Seeing that Ryan’s lips were about to touch hers, she took a step backward. Ryan’s eyes snapped open as his gaze darkened. He was just about to fly into a rage when somebody knocked on the door of the study.Knock, knock.“It’s me.” Adam’s voice sounded from outside. Ryan let go and gave Madeline a strange look before he turned to open the door. Madeline quickly picked her clothes from the floor and put it on, her heart still suffering from the aftershocks of what just happened. Ryan’s action
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Ryan took a handkerchief and wiped Madeline’s lips in what seemed to be a caring manner. “Don’t frown all the time. Smile a little.” Madeline did not know how she was supposed to smile, but Ryan seemed adamant about seeing one on her face at that moment. She forced the corners of her lips to curl and gave Ryan a small smile. Ryan was elated. “There we go. Now you’re looking more like my wife with how well you’re listening to me.”“Ryan, bring me to see—” “Eveline.” Sean suddenly entered the room.Madeline looked up and was surprised to see Eloise following behind him.“Mom?!” She watched as Eloise looked up and smiled at Ryan.“Don’t worry, Eveline. Your mom came back last night after Mr. Jones’ men went to look for her. You fell asleep early yesterday, so I didn’t wake you up,” Sean explained to Madeline. It turned out Eloise had already returned last night and Ryan was merely making fun of her moments ago. Ryan met Madeline’s gaze and smiled. “You guys should talk. Th
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Ryan pulled Madeline back, though she was not interested in what Ryan wanted to show her. All she wanted to know was if Sean and Eloise were alright.However, Ryan did not seem to have any intention of letting her go. He linked his phone with the display on the car and a scene began to play out before her eyes…The three of them were seen on the display, discussing their plans to escape not too long ago in her room. The video was clear and so were their voices.Madeline felt the bottom of her feet go cold as the chilly sensation spread through her entire body.She turned to look at the confident man and questioned in disbelief, “You put cameras in my room?”Ryan smirked nonchalantly and met Madeline’s terrified gaze. “Evidence shows that you didn’t learn from your mistakes.”Madeline did not expect Ryan to be privy to her every move, even those that took place in her room! A chill shook through her. She raised her arm to hit Ryan, only for him to grab her wrist easily.Ryan’s
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“You’re finally begging me now?” Ryan asked joyfully. “I’ve reminded you more than once not to test my limits, haven’t I? I’m not Jeremy Whitman and I won’t let you do as you wish. Listen to me and I’ll promise to keep your parents safe.”Madeline nodded as tears clouded her vision. “Okay! I understand, I really do. Just call the ambulance, Ryan, please! I’m begging you, please!” Madeline pleaded, moments away from kneeling.Ryan smiled as he enjoyed the look of tears streaming down Madeline’s face and reached out to caress her brows that were drenched by the rain. The look in his eyes warmed and took a loving turn.“Listen to me, Eveline, and I can promise to fulfill your every wish.”Madeline nodded rapidly through her tears. “I’ll listen! I’ll listen to everything you say, Ryan! I really will! I won’t say the wrong things anymore and I won’t meet Jeremy again. I also won’t try to escape anymore, I promise!”Ryan curled his lips in satisfaction and took out his phone to call a
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