Chapter 198
Roger inhaled sharply at the sight and grabbed Andrewâs wrist to stop him.
âWhat are you doing?â
âRoger, should I just let Madelyn go?â
âWhat?â
âThe idiot Elijah raised was useless, but she still canât move on from him. If I send her abroad, can that loser really take care of her?â
Andrew thought Easton was nothing more than a worthless coward. After all, the latter would even tremble at just a cold look from him. Andrew couldnât understand why someone as promising as Madelyn, whom he had personally nurtured, would settle for someone like Easton,
Roger stared at Andrew in disbelief.
âCould you bring yourself to do so?â
Andrew grew more irritable.
in pushed Rogerâs hand away to take several more swigs from his bottle.
Seeing Andrewâs reaction, Roger guessed it was related to this morningâs events. Knowing that Madelyn had a way of sweetâtalking Andrew, Roger had kept quiet. But now it seemed Madelyn hadnât explained anything, or maybe Andrewâs distrust had made her angry, too.
Without a second thought, Roger snatched the empty bottle from Andrewâs hand.
âEnough. Stop drinking!â
âIf she wants to be with Easton, fine! Iâll let her go! Sheâs such an ungrateful brat. Why should I care?â
Roger was at a loss for words. Looking at the empty bottle in his hand, he sighed and pulled out his phone to show Andrew a photo of Easton curled up on the ground, looking pathetic.
Andrew frowned but didnât take the phone.
âWhatâs this?â
âSee for yourself,â Roger said.
Andrew glanced at Roger, then down at the photo. Easton was clutching his bruised face with both hands. Andrew was perplexed.
âWho did this to him?â
âAsk Maddie.â
Roger took the phone back. He wondered if Andrew had genuinely been moping all day without hearing Madelynâs side of the story.
Just mentioning Madelyn made Andrewâs breathing more labored.
Roger took a deep breath and added, âShe roughed him up pretty badly.â
âShe did?â
âYou didnât know? It happened this morning at the hospital entrance. She might look delicate, but sheâs got a fierce side. She nearly took Easton out.â
Andrew looked stunned. The anger in his eyes faded, replaced by a complex mix of guilt and surprise.
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Roger couldnât resist teasing him at the sight of Andrewâs sudden change.
âYouâre really going to let Maddie end up with that coward?â
âNo way!â Andrew replied as he headed for the door.
Roger threw the empty bottle aside and caught up with Andrew.
âWhat are you doing? Donât tell me youâre planning to drive after downing a bottle!â
Roger knew Madelynâs studio was right next to Andrewâs office building. He pondered if Andrew had left Madelyn there and returned on his own. Roger suspected that Andrew was now feeling guilty from that.
Andrew rubbed his temples and tossed the car keys to Roger.
âYou drive.â
Roger took the keys, but before they could leave, bright headlights shone outside. Madelynâs Bugatti had already pulled in.
Roger smirked.
âIt looks Hke sheâs back to settle the score.â
After handing the keys back to Andrew, Roger quickly made his exit as he did not want to get caught up in Madelynâs fury.