Chapter 74

Madison was a bit puzzled, wondering. A blind date partner? So the big deal Jeremy was talking about was a blind date? Sure enough, shortly after, Jeremy sent a message, Mommy, this guy has both looks and wealth, definitely not inferior to Neville. Try to win this guy over early, and make Neville regret it.]

Madison could help but be amused by her son’s idea. However, since her blind date partner was already here, it seemed impolite t to clarify the situation. Madison sat down and said, “Sorry, I have no intention of blind dating. It seerns there’s a misunderstanding on the person who arranged this date.”

The man sitting on the opposite side, with one hand supporting his cheek, looked at Madison charmingly. “I thought Miss Guzman and 1 have a special connection. I didn’t expect it to be a fleeting encounter.”

Madison raised an eyebrow and asked, “Do you know me?”

Tk. Miss Guzman has a poor memory. The man then let out a whistle, and suddenly, an Alaskan Malamute emerged from behind the screen, dashing towards them. It affectionately approached Madison, seeking her attention.

Madison suddenly remembered the time at the casino when she kissed an Alaskan Malamute to avoid troubles with Micah. It seemed to be the same dog. The Alaskan Malamute was quite cute, and Madison couldn’t resist rubbing its head. It its head happily, the golden bells on its neck jingling melodiously.

wagged The man feigned a hurtful sigh, saying, “Oh, I’m living a life worse than a dog’s. Sat here for so long and still haven’t received the favor of a beauty,”

Madison chuckled as she said, “I apologize for the incident last time,”

The man blinked at her. “So, don’t you think this is destiny?”

Madison just smiled and leaned over to fill the man’s coffee cup in front of him. “Let’s consider this cup of coffee as compensation.”

With that, Madison finished her coffee in one gulp, ready to leave, but the man stopped her. “Miss Guzman, I’m dressed up for today’s blind date. If you leave within three minutes of meeting me, and my friends outside see it, won’t they laugh at my lack of charm? Since he put it that way, Madison couldn’t leave abruptly. She reluctantly sat back down, maintaining a polite but distant attitude.

The man seemed enthusiastic about the blind date and earnestly started his introduction. “Let me introduce myself first. Call me Collins would be fine. I have an average family background, an average career, and no history of marriage. I just want to find a woman like Miss Guzman to spend my life with.”

As he finished, his deep blue eyes seemed to flicker, especially captivating.

Admittedly, the man was quite outstanding, even bordering on beautiful. If not for the black suit and the Adam’s apple protruding from his neck, Madison might have mistaken him for a woman. Especially those deep blue eyes, they had at captivating charm.

The man lifted his chin towards Madison, gesturing for her to introduce herself as well. Madison took another sip of coffee and began to speak. “Madison Guzman. I have no permanent residence, no stable job, and no source of income.” In her mind, she thought she was just going through the motions as she had no real intention of blind dating.

The man’s eyes showed a hint of amusement. “Miss Guzman’s opening is the briefest and most sincere I’ve ever heard, and I like it.” This response made Madison dumbfounded but the man continued, ‘I heard that Miss Guzman has a brief marital history?”

“Yeah, just divorced recently,” said Madison.

The man seemed curious about her marital history. “What led to your divorce?”

Thinking of Neville, Madison felt irritated. Then, she sinirked with a playfulness in her eyes to lead to some sort of implication as she said, “He can’t… satisfy me.”

Upon hearing this, the man sprayed out the coffee he was drinking, and his gaze became complex.

Madison, using the excuse of being splashed with coffee, went to the washroom to clean up, planning to take the opportunity to leave. She harbored no illusions about marriage at the moment, having no interest in blind dates, Currently, her sole focus was on making money, and involving with a man would only hinder the pace of her financial endeavors, Madison wiped off the coffee in the washroom and, as she prepared to leave, unexpectedly bumped into Regina and a former couple of wealthy ladies. One of them with sharp eyes spotted Madison and remarked, “Regina, isn’t that your daughter-in-law who was a fine housewife?

Seeing Madison, Regina recalled the Koenigsegg Neville purchased with the family’s money and the 40 million dollars of private funds she was deceived into giving away. Instantly, anger surged within her, but thought that Daisy had been caught, and reconciliation would be the best result at the moment. As long as Madison was willing to let go, everything could be resolved. Suppressing her rage, Regina walked up to Madison with a forced smile. “Maddy, I’d like to talk to you alone.”

The term “Maddy sent shivers down Madison’s spine. In the three years she served like a sl v e in the Preston family, she had never received such an affectionate address from Regina. Now, Regina was “condescending to call her that, probably due to Daisy’s situation. Madison was curious to see how far this high-and-mighty Regina was willing to go to ensure her daughter’s safety, so she grinned sarcastically as she replied, “Sure, but I’m quite busy. I can only spare you three minutes, so make it brief.”

Regina felt as if the roles were reversed. She had never suffered such an insult in her life. Yet, for the sake of her daughter, she had to endure it. After reaching a corner, Regina took a deep breath and said, “Daisy is still young and doesn’t understand things well, I hope you can spare her this time for the sake of our past relationship.”

Madison chuckled. “If I remember correctly, Daisy is a year older than me. How is she young? As for our past relationship, I can’t recall any. If you consider her past mistreatment of me as a relationship, sorry, I’m not into masochism.”

Seeing this approach failed, Regina played another emotional card and continued, “I know you’ve always liked Neville. It was his failure to cherish you that led to your divorce. If you spare Daisy this time, I might consider letting you return to the Preston family. Then, you and Daisy will still be a family, and there won’t be much to argue about. Regina’s implication was clear, telling Madison to come and grovel to her and her daughter, considering the chance she generously gave.

Madison raised an eyebrow. “Mrs. Preston, is it possible that menopause has caused dementia in you?”

“What?” Regina didn’t get her words.

Madison continued, “Otherwise, how could you think I still have feelings for Neville? Let me make it clear now. Whether it’s Neville or anyone in the Preston family, they all disgust me. So, it’s best not to appear in front of me.”

Regina trembled with anger. “You used to be…

Madison didn’t want to hear about the past and interrupted Regina directly, “Just consider it as I stepping in shi t once in my life, and I tossed the shoe away. So there’s no need for you to repeatedly remind me of that old shoe.”

It wasn’t until Madison walked a few feet away that Regina realized the meaning behind those words.

She rushed to Madison, furious. “Didn’t you say you were busy? Why are you here alone for coffee?

Trying to pursue another wealthy husband?”

Madison’s eyes were icy, and a sarcastic smile played on her lips. “I have time for humans; whether the same applies to animals is uncertain.”