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Presently, a piece of news came through the phone's pushed notification. A certain suburban villa was reported to have caught fire last night, resulting in the deaths of a man and a woman. Jeremy's heart began thumping erratically upon reading this news. While the news article did not specify the identities of the man and woman, Jeremy had a feeling that they were Adam and Cathy. Nevertheless, he still held onto a glimmer of hope. However, Madeline immediately recognized the villa in the picture. "Isn't that Carter's villa in Glendale?" Madeline pointed to the picture on the phone screen. "Is it true that Gray Villa caught fire last night? And a man and woman died as a result?"For some inexplicable reason, Madeline's heartbeat was similarly unsettled. She also noticed that Jeremy was driving in the direction of Gray Villa."Jeremy, are you going to look for Carter?" "I'm looking for Shirley. I want to know Cathy and Adam's whereabouts." Jeremy, looking ahead at the ro
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Carter, who had suddenly appeared, immediately turned around after speaking. Madeline and Jeremy exchanged glances and, with tacit understanding, strode forward. Shortly after, Carter arrived in front of the house that had caught fire the previous night. Before the accident, he had indeed restricted Cathy and Adam’s movements, enforcing them to remain in this house.It had never occurred to him that something like this would happen last night, but he felt that it was a human act. Staring at the burnt ruins before her, Madeline could not help thinking about the fire that had taken place at Montgomery Manor.During that time, the most painful part of the situation had been her believing Jeremy to be the one who set the fire. Of course, it was equally painful when she had thought that her biological parents were killed in that fire. Fortunately, though, it was all just a scheme.Madeline felt a painful tug in her heart as she thought about Adam and Cathy dying here last night
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Madeline raised her eyes slightly as she spoke. "But I feel sorry for the child in her womb. It's tragic for the child to have parents like you."Madeline's words completely wiped away the arrogance and smirk on Carter's face."Eveline, do you think you would be able to stand here now if Shirley hadn't given you the only vial of anti-toxoid test reagent?""Yes, I wouldn't be standing here. I ought to be showing my gratitude to the woman who had poisoned me and subsequently provided me with the anti-toxoid test reagent, am I right?”"…"Carter's expression darkened further, but he could not find a retort for Madeline's comment.In a matter of seconds, his mind felt like a mess.Although Shirley’s current condition was better than expected, which gave him some comfort, he was still terribly upset at the thought of the poison that was still in Shirley’s body, threatening the birth of their child that was still in Shirley's womb. At this moment, yet another layer of frustration
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Although Madeline only had a fleeting glimpse of the figure flashing past, intuitively, it felt very familiar to Madeline.Madeline ignored Jeremy, who reached out a hand to wipe her tears, and quickly walked out. "Linnie." Jeremy found this odd and immediately caught up to her.Once outside, Jeremy immediately spotted a woman walking away hurriedly. Although he could not recognize the figure from the back, he too found it familiar. Suddenly, an image of a particular person's face flashed across Jeremy's mind. "Ada?" "That's her," Madeline confirmed as she quickened her pace to catch up to Ada who was rushing off hastily. "Ada!"Madeline strode up to Ada and obstructed Ada’s path. Ada had no choice but to stop. She looked impatiently at Madeline, who was standing firmly in front of her, and rolled her eyes. "Don't stand in my way, Eveline. Are you aware of my current status?"Madeline studied Ada's smug and arrogant appearance, then raised her pair of beautiful cold
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Ada, noticing that Madeline was gazing at her strangely, drew her hand back abruptly."Eveline, don't you f*cking bother me any further! Otherwise, I'll have the bodyguards throw you out!" Ada warned Madeline impatiently and turned around quickly. Afraid that she would be caught up again by Madeline, Ada intentionally quickened her pace. Madeline quietly stood in the same spot. Her forehead creased slightly as she watched the back of Ada's figure as Ada retreated. “She seems very pleased by this fire."As for Jeremy, he too had an inkling from what Ada had unintentionally blurted out earlier. "Linnie, let me first accompany you to see Adam and Cathy for one last time."Jeremy took Madeline's hand. As for the cause of the fire, he had already deduced some theories.Through Jeremy's connections in Glendale, they finally located where Adam and Cathy were placed. It was the coldest place in the hospital, and also a place where no one wished to visit.The door opened, and a c
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Ada had initially turned around, about to leave, but when she heard Madeline's words, her obstinate temper flared. She turned around defiantly and when she saw Madeline already sitting on the sofa without being invited to, Ada immediately resumed her appearance as Mrs. Gray and scoffed. "I don't need you to remind me how the Gray family receives their guests. You, though, have a complete lack of manners when visiting people's homes. You came in and sat down straightway. Have you got my permission? I'm the female hostess of this family.""Female hostess of this family?" Madeline smirked as she looked around. "I don't see any hostess around. I do see a pitiful woman here claiming to be the hostess of the family, though." "..."The persistence in Ada's smile crumpled suddenly, and she glared furiously at Madeline. "Eveline, it seems like you're here to cause me trouble, aren't you?" Madeline gave another smirk upon hearing that. "You have utterly no value to this family. Is the
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"That was not my intention. Madam Gray and I merely share the same sentiment, that you should keep quiet if you have nothing better to say. Your words would bring your husband Carter trouble."As Madeline spoke, her brow furrowed as she elegantly picked up her teacup and took a sip of black tea. "Furthermore, in terms of people who'd benefit from Adam and Cathy's deaths, Carter won't gain anything at all. On the contrary, their deaths have caused him some significant losses. If he had set the fire, wouldn't he be shooting himself in the foot?""..." Ada had not expected Madeline to analyze the issue from that perspective. Ada felt uneasy as she recalled the words which she had unintentionally blurted out yesterday. She wondered if Madeline was acting this way because of what Ada had said. Regardless of whether that was true or not, Camille, however, was clearly very satisfied with Madeline's remark."Mrs. Whitman is correct. There's no reason for Carter to harm others without
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Upon hearing that, Carter burst out laughing, but the smile on his face seemed spine-chilling.“Of course, I believe you.”“Really?” Ada looked expectantly at Carter who had just said he believed her.However, in the next second, Carter’s gaze darkened.“I believe in myself. I believe that someone like you would indeed do something like that.”“...” Ada’s widened as she felt her heartbeat grew more erratic. Presently, Carter’s eyes gaze bore a hint of ruthless murderous intent.He cared about Shirley, and he cared about her very particularly. That was why he now believed what Madeline had said.When Ada saw Carter closing in on her, one step at a time, Ada felt as though her heart would leap out of her mouth.If she admitted to this, she knew what would happen to her.However, if she did not, what other excuses could she find…Just as she was still silently coming up with an excuse in her heart, Carter had already forced her to a dead-end. She could no longer back away.“Car
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