Semua Bab Dumped the Heir, Married the King: Bab 1 - Bab 9

"You seriously called his parents over something this private? Do you have no shame?" Linda finally snapped and yelled at me, furious.I covered my mouth in mock surprise, then slapped her across the face."So you do know this is private," I shot back. "Then why did you think it was okay to hide under my bed?"The moment she got hit, Hendrick forgot all about his parents and rushed forward, shoving me back."Madeline! That was way out of line! Linda's just straightforward. She was curious but didn't want to say it, so I let her listen in. It's not like anything happened to you. Why are you making such a big deal out of it?"Linda leaned into his arms, glaring at me like she wanted to tear me apart."Madeline, right?" she said coldly. "Cute name. Funny how you didn't sound so innocent earlier. Maybe I should send that recording to the group chat. Let everyone hear what you're really like."My head went blank for a second. I turned to Hendrick.He just stared back at me, his expr

At that, Hendrick stopped what he was doing entirely. He snatched my phone and hurled it straight into the water."Madeline! Are you ever going to stop?"Linda seized the moment. "Hendrick, if you don't deal with her now, then we're really done."Something in her tone set him off. He reached out and grabbed my hair."If you still want to marry into my family, then drink that water and promise you'll stop getting in between Linda and me!"I had never been humiliated like this in my life. My eyes stung, tears threatening to fall."Hendrick, you think I'm dying to marry you? We're done!"Linda clapped from the side, delighted."Well, look at that. The bachelor party just turned into a freedom party. Congrats, Hendrick! Some people walk away, thinking they'll find better. Good luck with that."Before she could say anything else, someone kicked her sideways, sending her stumbling hard.Hendrick froze when he saw who it was, his face draining of color."Dad, Mom, can you give me s

Linda was so mad that she was practically shaking."Cut the crap! I know you're just jealous!"I gave Linda a once-over and only then noticed she was wearing a fitted short skirt that highlighted her curves.Guess my presence finally made her feel threatened. She was in a hurry to lock Hendrick down.Hendrick frowned, his voice turning sharp."Madeline, you keep saying we're over, but you're still here checking on wedding plans. It's obvious you're still hoping to marry me. Let me make this clear. Linda's my closest friend. If you still want to be part of my family, then apologize to her. Now."For a second, I didn't even know how to respond."Wow," I said finally. "After you let your friend spy on us and humiliate me in public, you really think I'd still want to marry you? I already told you. I'm planning my wedding with Vincent Chavez. Honestly, with that level of confidence, you might want to get your head checked."I rolled my eyes and turned to the staff, giving instructio

Hendrick and Linda nodded, as if they had just found their courage."Mom, Dad, if you keep forcing me to be with Madeline, then I'll leave the Wests and never come back."Linda lifted her brows, clearly waiting for Dave and Julie to give in for the sake of their only son.The room went quiet. Everyone held their breath, watching.Dave reached into his pocket and pulled out a document."Fine," he said flatly. "Then go."Hendrick froze. "What did you just say?"Julie took the paper and shoved it in front of him. "You heard him. From today on, you are no longer part of this family."Hendrick stood there, stunned. His hand lifted, trembling, as he pointed at me. "You're kicking me out for someone who isn't even married into the family yet?"Dave and Julie didn't hesitate."Hendrick, we planned to keep this from you forever. But after what we've seen today, you deserve the truth. You're adopted. Also, Madeline isn't the same as you. Her parents once saved our lives. To us, she m