Fabian and the rest of his men left.

Just before walking out, he turned to Madeline. “Shout if you need any help, my lady. I’ll be right outside.”

Madeline took up the offer. “Then I’ll trouble you with watching over Jeremy for me.”

“Hmm.” Fabian shrugged and left.

The large room fell silent.

Madeline walked steadily toward Meredith. She looked down at the scheming woman from above like a queen when she arrived to stand in front of Meredith.

“What other sinister plans do you have, Meredith? Come at me with them now. Don’t waste any more of my time.”

“Hmph. Of course, you’d want to end this as soon as possible, but too bad. I won’t let you.” Madeline lifted her hand to wipe off the blood from the corner of her lips as she glared venomously at Madeline. “I know I’ll never have the chance to get Jeremy to love me again, but I can promise you that I won’t let you two have your happily ever after either.”

She scoffed sinisterly. “I’ve hidden your daughter in a place where no