Chapter 1179

Ryan noticed that Madeline was not satisfied but he was aware that she could not reject him.

As long as she still loved Jeremy, she would accept his requests.

Calmly, he ignited the car’s engine and did not list out his requirements even after a long while. He was busy admiring Madeline instead.

“You look stunning today. That emerald necklace makes your skin look even fairer,” he complimented.

Madeline did not know if Ryan had discovered anything as she turned to face out the window. “I don’t need your compliment. You can just state out your requirements.”

Ryan looked at Madeline who had a stony look on her face. “This Thursday night, there’s going to be a party. The organizer is Sir Calver’s family. You might not be familiar with him, but he used to be part of Interpol. Upon retirement, he received the title of Sir. He’s considered to be quite famous in Glendale.

That day will be his 80th birthday.”

He paused and continued, “He has invited many higher-ups in Glendale. Of course, that includes me and Jeremy.”

With Ryan speaking that clearly, Madeline seemed to know what was the requirement he was about to mention. “You want me to make an appearance at his birthday party as your wife?”

“Smart.” Ryan smiled. “Put on an act with me and you’ll be able to help Jeremy gain that precious anti-

toxoid test reagent. Don’t you think it’s worth it?”

“Worth it?” Madeline found it hilarious. “Ryan, I really don’t understand what sort of person you are.”

“You don’t need to know what kind of person I am. As long you can fulfill my requirements, Jeremy will be allowed to live a little longer,” replied Ryan.

However, Madeline knew that Ryan was up to no good.

She would not allow him to continue acting all mighty by using Jeremy’s life as an exchange. She needed to gather more evidence.

Ryan asked again after seeing Madeline keeping quiet and not answering, “You don’t agree to it?”

Madeline clenched her fist. “I need to reconsider it.”

Ryan’s face seemed to show that he was displeased. He suddenly stepped on the brakes and fixed his eyes leisurely on Madeline, who was frowning, before saying thoughtfully, “Perhaps I should let Adam in to tell you a piece of news. Maybe then you won’t hesitate and will agree to my request.”

Madeline spun around and looked at Ryan with a questionable look. However, in less than two seconds, she felt dizzy once again.

Ryan witnessed Madeline passing out. He raised his hand a moment later and placed his fingertips over Madeline’s brows, gently stroking them. “Eveline, I hope you get this through your thick skull sooner. You and Jeremy are no longer my enemies.”

He revealed a victorious smile, then slammed on the gas pedal while turning the steering wheel to head back.

…

Madeline woke up into darkness again.

She thought of holding her breath and pretending to be unconscious, but she was too late for that.

She was unable to sniff the gas that was colorless and odorless. She would not be able to guess when Ryan would use it against her.

Madeline trailed Ryan from behind, all the way to Adam’s laboratory.

She intentionally adjusted the pendant on her neck and scanned the surroundings.

‘It’s not even at night, yet this place is pitch-black.’

After Ryan unlocked the security door by scanning his eyes, Madeline followed him in.

Adam was carrying out his experiment. Beside him, there were a few assistants in white coats busy with their own tasks.

Madeline guessed that Adam was conducting some crazy experiments with this group of people.

Adam took out an anti-toxoid test reagent that he had prepared long ago when he saw Ryan bringing Madeline to the scene.

However, Adam did not give Madeline the anti-toxoid test reagent and gave it to Ryan instead.

Ryan took it, then asked Madeline, “Regarding the requirement that I said in the car, what’s your decision?”

Madeline looked at Ryan calmly. “I can’t do it. Change the requirement.”

She really could not bring herself to fulfill it.

‘If I show up as Ryan’s wife and attend with Ryan on that night, what would Jeremy feel?’