Best friend

Archer mansion.

Rick parked the car .Madison hastily came out from the car, making her way to the mansion . "Madison, I'm talking to you," Rick called out, striding to catch up with her.

Madison pushed open the door and was met with her mother's worried expression. "Mom!" Madison exclaimed, rushing into her arms for a hug.

"Oh, my baby. I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you," Rachel said, tenderly stroking Madison's hair. Rick entered the room with a scowl.

"I'm talking to you, Madison. What did you and Serene talked about?" he demanded.

Madison pulled away from her mother's embrace and met Rick's gaze. "I told you, I don't want to talk about it," she replied firmly.

Rick furrowed his brow with suspicion. "Are you absolutely certain that you did not pilfer the necklace?" Madison gasped, disbelief in her voice. "

"What on earth are you insinuating? Why would I steal a necklace that I could easily afford? Your ex-wife set me up, and you witnessed her at the station, correct?" Rick's expr