Semua Bab Rich Family's Substitute Sweetheart: Bab 881 - Bab 890

Madeline looked at Nolan and said with an ugly expression, "Nolan, you..."Her lips trembled slightly from anger. She had never expected Nolan to speak to her in such a mocking and merciless tone. Although Nolan had never been particularly respectful toward her and usually ignored her existence in the Smith family, she was still an elder after all. No matter what mistakes she had made, being ridiculed like this in front of everyone still made her unable to endure it.Her face alternated between red and pale. She wanted to refute him, but the words seemed to stick in her throat. Never before had Nolan humiliated her so openly.Madeline's chest rose and fell violently. She turned her head to look at Ralph instinctively, hoping that he would help her say a few words.For so many years, whenever disagreements arose within the family, Ralph had usually stood on her side, especially after Jayden and Naomi's deaths. S

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.

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

Listening 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

Ellena's heart suddenly trembled violently.The moment she saw Chloe's name on the screen, countless thoughts flashed through her mind.For an instant, everything seemed to connect.Didn't Chloe and Elaine get taken away by Spencer?The thought came so suddenly that Ellena's entire body became tense.The uneasiness that had been building in her chest suddenly exploded at that moment.Only moments ago, she had been speaking to Spencer with anger and hatred, convinced that something might have happened to Elaine.And now Chloe was calling her.Was this really a coincidence?Could Spencer have somehow used Chloe's phone?Could something have happened to Chloe and Elaine after all?Ellena's mind raced through countless possibilities in the span of a few seconds.She no longer had any patience to continue listening to Spencer.Whatever he wanted, whatever explanation he had, none of it mattered at