MasukListening to the conversation between Madeline and Nolan was like watching a lively drama unfold before her eyes.Ellena found it extremely interesting.There was something almost absurd about the entire situation. The two people who had come here intending to pressure her into backing down were now sitting across from her, one becoming increasingly furious and the other increasingly frightened.The more anxious Madeline became, the calmer Ellena felt.It was not that Ellena was deliberately enjoying Madeline's suffering. Rather, after everything that had happened, she had already become completely detached from the Smith family's panic. Their fear no longer had the power to disturb her emotions.In fact, watching them struggle made her feel unexpectedly relaxed.Even her appetite improved because of it.From beginning to end, Madeline and Nolan had been completely focused on discussing Spencer and the Smith Group. Neither of them had
The moment Ellena finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room instantly became strange and heavy.No one spoke for a while.Everyone present could hear the calmness in her voice, but it was precisely that calmness that made people feel uneasy. There was no anger in her tone, no deliberate provocation, and not even the slightest trace of hostility. She had spoken as though she were merely stating an ordinary fact, something that required no further explanation.Yet somehow, that calmness felt more intimidating than anger ever could.What she said sounded completely official and reasonable.But the meaning hidden behind her words was not ambiguous at all.In short, the project to acquire the Smith Group had been handled by her subordinates, and it had nothing to do with her personally. Although she was the boss, the people in charge of the project had invested a tremendous amount of effort into it. As the head of the company, she could not casually deny the results of her employees' h
Madeline was instantly choked by Ellena's words.Her expression became extremely awkward.For a moment, she simply sat there, unable to find an appropriate response. Ellena's question had been completely straightforward, but somehow, it made Madeline feel as though all the words she had prepared beforehand had been exposed.The last time she had met Ellena was at the coffee shop.At that time, she had intentionally asked Ellena out in order to humiliate her.Madeline still remembered that meeting clearly.Back then, she had been arrogant and proud. She had thought that she had finally grasped Ellena's weakness and could finally suppress her properly.She had believed that Ellena, who had always appeared so calm and untouchable, had finally fallen into her hands.Back then, Madeline had been so pleased with herself.She had thought that she finally had something that could make Ellena bow her head.She had even bel
Nolan chose a high-end restaurant nearby and brought Ellena there.The restaurant was located in a relatively quiet area, away from the busiest streets. From the moment they entered, the difference between this place and the noisy outside world was obvious.The atmosphere inside the restaurant was quiet and elegant. Soft music flowed gently in the air, blending with the low murmur of conversations from the other guests. Warm lights illuminated the hall, casting a soft glow over the polished floors and beautifully arranged tables. Everything appeared carefully designed, from the delicate decorations to the refined furnishings.The entire place gave people a feeling of comfort and luxury.However, the atmosphere at their table was completely different from the peaceful surroundings.Although they were surrounded by elegance and tranquility, none of them truly felt relaxed.After entering the private room, everyone sat down one after another.
After Nolan made the call, he felt slightly relieved when he saw that the call had connected successfully.At least Ellena had not directly rejected his call.That small detail was enough to give him a momentary sense of relief. He had been sitting inside the car for quite some time, repeatedly thinking about how he should approach Ellena and what he should say when they finally met. He knew very well that this matter would not be easy to resolve. Even so, as long as Ellena was willing to answer the phone, he felt that there was still a possibility of talking things through.However, the moment he heard the voice on the other end, the faint joy in his eyes instantly disappeared.Because the person who answered was not Ellena.Nolan's expression became a little unpleasant, but he still maintained politeness in his tone. He did not immediately reveal his disappointment. Instead, he took a breath and asked calmly, "Then when will Ellena's meeting end?"His voice sounded calm and patient.
Nolan was already extremely annoyed.Hearing Madeline continue shouting hysterically beside him only made the irritation in his heart grow stronger.He suddenly stepped on the brakes slightly and turned his head to look at Madeline coldly."Shut up!"His voice was low and full of warning.Madeline's entire body stiffened instantly.The anger and unwillingness on her face disappeared in an instant, replaced by obvious fear.She lowered her head subconsciously and finally did not dare to continue shouting.The car instantly became quiet.Only the faint sound of the engine could be heard inside the narrow space.Madeline sat nervously in the passenger seat, not even daring to breathe loudly anymore.Nolan glanced at her coldly before withdrawing his gaze.Madeline was clearly the one who had caused this incident, yet she still did not realize her mistake even now. She even looked as if she would never repent no matter what others said.Seeing her like this made Nolan feel even more disgu
Out of instinct for survival, Ellena struggled violently and fell to the ground with the chair."F * ck!"The kidnapper cursed and kicked Ellena in the stomach. He reached out to pull her hair and was about to pull her up.His kick was a bit powerful. Ellena was in so much pain that she broke out in co
Ellena was driving while paying attention to whether Ralph and the others' cars had caught up with her. When she was about to reach the abandoned garage, there was a sharp turn. After Ellena turned the corner, she did not see Ralph and his car again. She parked the car at the entrance of the abandon
Ellena's words were a little harsh. However, that was what she thought in her heart. Although Madeline seemed to be living a wealthy life in the Smith family, compared to other rich ladies, she was relatively easy to support. Most of the time, Madeline was making food and clothing for Ralph and the
Ellena's voice fell and the carriage fell into a strange silence. She looked at Paul who was driving in front and then turned to look at “Nicklaus”. Seeing that he was lost in thought, she reached out and patted him. "You still haven't told me what your cousin likes to eat." Edward came back to his







