All Chapters of When the Queen Returned, They Panicked: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Lawrence’s POVA heavily guarded gate of my mansion towered over me when I arrived. The security scanner recognized my face, the metal gates opened, and I stepped inside the mansion grounds.A dozen servants and assistants lined up properly in the spacious foyer, ready to welcome my arrival.“Welcome back, Sir Lawrence,” they greeted in unison and bowed their heads. I nodded and didn’t bother to answer.Two well-trained attendants stepped forward and expertly removed my black bodyguard suit, replacing it with soft gray loungewear. I left the Sterling estates after duty hours, and once I was sure Courtney was safe. There were security guards stationed around their home, but I made my own check-up and patrolled the perimeter before leaving.Once inside our mansion, I went straight into the study room, but my steps halted in front of the mahogany desk. As if my body had its own routine, I picked the frame containing her photo.A girl, standing under a tree. Her hair was in a messy bun,

Madelyn’s POV“Young Lady, your look is finished,” the HMUA artist said. “Are you satisfied with it? Would you like to change anything, young lady?”The day passed, and I spent my time preparing for the grand gala. This is the night. Randy hired the best styling team in the country, and I find nothing to change with the work they did for me.My lids were painted with a smoky black and brown eyeshadow, glittered with gold shimmer. My cheeks had a soft blush, and the rosy color on my lips made them look even plumper and fuller.“It looked perfect. Thank you so much,” I smiled. “And please refrain from calling me ‘young lady’, just call me Madelyn.” The words came out before I realized what I said. My eyes widened, and my pulse beat faster.“Courtney,” Randy’s voice was sharp. He was standing at the far corner of the room, his phone in his hand. “Your name is Courtney,” he said, looking at me with a hard gaze.The stylist looked scared by how Randy’s voice sounded stern. I saw her gulp, u

Madelyn’s POVI couldn’t help but let out a small, dismissive smile when I saw the humiliation in Carter’s face, but I was quick to hide it. His face was a bit red with shame, and his eyes nervously looked at the men around him. Some of the businessmen snorted with laughter, and others wore wide grins.“Oh,” Carter chuckled. “I’m not a waiter, Miss Sterling,” he smiled eagerly. “I’m also a businessman like everyone here.”“Oh.” I feigned a shocked expression. “Sorry, I didn’t realize.” There’s no way I’ll mean that apology, but for the sake of having other people around, I still spoke the word.Carter smiled more confidently. “It’s perfectly fine. “Someone as occupied and significant as Miss Madelyn encounters so many faces daily, forgetting a few is to be expected.”The way he said it sounded like he was someone special that I should remember. I fought myself to frown and remained uninterested. I was about to talk with another investor, but Carter rushed to speak.“My name is Carter H

Madelyn’s POVI slowly moved back, watching Carter’s expression out of the sides of my eyes. His eyes were wide, his face had paled, and his breath was hitched.He was looking at me like he had seen a ghost, and I savored his reaction for a moment.“W-What… what are you talking about?”I let out a playful chuckle. “Oh, you must have seen your face. You looked absolutely terrified for a second.” Carter frowned. “I’m just kidding, Mr. Hollis. You’re aware, right?”He blinked twice. “Y-You are?”I wore a playful grin. “Of course. Why? Are you the reason behind the death of whom I reminded you of?” I pried and acted dubious. “Is that why you reacted like that?”“N-No!” he sounded guilty, and when he realized it, he cleared his throat. “I… I was just shocked… shocked that you’d say something like that out of nowhere…”Because that’s the truth, I thought, but of course I wouldn’t say that.I waved my hand in the air. “Well, what you said was just too cliché, I couldn’t resist copying a teled

Madelyn’s POV“Of course, I’m sure.” Yolanda overconfidently said. “I wouldn’t be wrong with anything fashion-related.”I couldn’t hold my laugh back anymore. Yolanda just looked too confident; it was so funny that I blurted out a laugh before I could stop it.“Hmm, funny,” I murmured.“Are you laughing at me? At my limited edition gown?” she snapped.I shook my head slowly and faked a concerned sigh.“I’d hate to be the one to burst your bubble, Yolanda, but…” I eyed her gown slowly. “If I’m not mistaken, that gown was a last season piece.”“W-What?” she looked taken aback. “It’s not! You must be mistaken, Miss Sterling.” But her proud demeanor faltered.“I’m afraid not.” I put on a pitying expression. “And that never sold out, which makes it more of an overstock than an exclusive release.”Yolanda looked around, checking if someone had heard what I said. She’s clearly doubting her earlier proud words.“Y-You’re wrong–”“I actually dined with Aljay Cortesi last week,” I cut her, ment