Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 33

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She suddenly recalled that Lucius had frequently gone abroad on “business trips” over the past few years. Although she was just an engineer, she knew about it.

There was no business in the country he visited, but there were a few women's colleges.

And Liliana had mentioned studying abroad during those same years. Madeline finally understood what he had been doing there.

Lucius frowned, her answer completely defying his expectations. He couldn't help but ask, “Then what do you want? Don't think you're actually that important. I was being nice offering to take you on a trip. Weren't you always begging to go before? You even made a thirty-page itinerary, and now you don't want to? I'm too lazy to take you anyway. Don't regret it.”

Madeline's expression remained calm. “I won't regret it. The thing I want is sitting on the desk at home. Lucius, can you promise me you'll take a look at it?”

When it came to her matters, Lucius always seemed to go deaf and mute.

Prompted by her reminder, Lucius finally remembered.

He strained his memory; it seemed to be a document.

Probably some designer jewelry bag or luxury car she wanted.

Lucius was very familiar with this routine, considering Liliana did it all the time.

He said, “Fine, I'll look at it later. I have things to do right now, so head back to your desk. Think about the transfer, and we'll talk about it next time.”

Lucius indeed had business to attend to; an important client was already waiting outside.

Hearing this, Madeline left the office.

She knew that since Lucius was with Liliana, he would definitely sign the divorce papers the moment he saw them.

Because right now, she was practically useless to him.

He had gotten her patents, used the game she designed to take the company public, and leveraged his marriage to her to secure his inheritance.

The reason Madeline had been compliant was that she knew if she punctured this ugly facade, Lucius might come after her for Liliana's sake.

As long as they divorced, she could start over. A clean break, with no extra complications.

As soon as Madeline returned to her office, she realized Victoria Holloway had transferred all the contents of her computer and flash drive without her permission.

Victoria was sitting arrogantly at Madeline's desk. “Didn't you want to leave? I've confiscated everything that belongs to the company. You can get the hell out right now.”

Madeline was stunned. “Victoria, this is theft. Don't say I didn't warn you. You plagiarized my work before, and I let it slide for the sake of the big picture. If you dare steal my work again, I absolutely won't show you any mercy.”