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Madeleine raised an eyebrow and blinked a couple of times . " That's such a coincidence . My husband was the one who picked this restaurant for me . " Fiona's expression faltered . She admitted to herself that she had come over , all poised and graceful , just to see Madeleine lose her cool . After all , based on past experience , whenever she showed up , Madeleine's gaze would shoot toward her like daggers . On the surface , the four secretaries maintained their professional smiles , but they were frantically exchanging glances .

They didn't know about other things , but they used to watch the drama unfold every day over the past rumors between Chase and that Mr. Carroll . They'd heard that Chase used to chase Mr. Carroll relentlessly ... was completely obsessed ... But looking at her now , that didn't seem to be the case , right ? Chapter 148 Chase is so in love with her own CEO now ! Fiona's expression quickly returned to normal as she stepped forward with her wine glass . " Seeing you doing so well now , Madeleine , I'm really happy for you . " " For me ? " Madeleine put on an innocent smile .

" But I don't think you and I know each other well , Fiona . " " We don't , but in the past ... you did like Edward , after all , Madeleine . " The moment Fiona said that , the air in the entire restaurant seemed to freeze . The four secretaries all gasped , and Sophia's fork clattered onto her plate . But Madeleine started laughing , a crisp and pleasant sound , as if she'd heard a really funny joke . " Fiona . " Chapter 148 She rested her chin on one hand , her eyes curving into crescents . " You're saying I like Edward ? " Fiona was taken aback by this reaction and nodded instinctively .

" Everyone in high society knows ... " " Is that so . " Madeleine picked up her phone and searched online for gossip about Fiona . A few baseless , slanderous headlines made Fiona's expression darken a bit . She knew what Madeleine meant ; she was denying that she had ever liked Edward . " They're just rumors , you can't believe them . Don't look so upset , Fiona . I don't believe them . " After saying that , Madeleine gave a brilliant smile and looked at her secretaries . " What do you all think ? " Teresa and the others naturally sided with Madeleine , chiming in all at once .

" That's right , the internet is such a mess these days , people will Chapter 148 say anything . " " I'll make a note of anyone who believes this fake news and sell them snake oil later . " " Our boss and Mr. Livingston have such a great relationship , why would she be interested in anyone else ? " " Exactly . " Madeleine was quite pleased to hear this , tilting her head with a smile and blinking a couple of times at Fiona . Fiona's previously gentle expression was finally starting to crack , and her hand holding the wine glass tightened slightly . What was wrong with her ?

To do something so irrational . Before , she had never considered Madeleine worth her notice . But at the last banquet , she saw Edward go to Madeleine , saw the undisguised admiration in his eyes , and for some reason , she panicked ... Fiona felt like a clown right now . Chapter 148 She didn't say anything else , just forced an ugly smile . " That's great , then . I wish Madeleine and Mr. Livingston a long and happy marriage . " With that , she tilted her head back and finished the red wine in her hand .

When Fiona got back to her seat , her hand wasn't steady , and her wine glass hit the table hard . She was trying her best to control her emotions , but she still couldn't . " That Madeleine is just too much ! " The woman next to her clenched her fist angrily , " Everyone knows how she used to chase after Mr. Carroll . Who is she trying to fool acting all high and mighty now ? " " Fiona , should we teach her a lesson ? " Fiona shot her a cold look . " Don't cause trouble . Just eat ! " She had already lost , and she didn't want to get into any more messy situations .

Chapter 148 Those two friends were the type who always tried to suck up to Fiona . Seeing she wasn't in a good mood , they didn't dare say anything else . The two of them quickly tried to change the subject , hoping to cheer Fiona up . But the more they talked , the colder the atmosphere at the table became . Unlike them , the mood at Madeleine's table was very harmonious . The secretaries and Madeleine were all around the same age , and now that they were away from the office , they talked more freely .

They talked about everything , from complaining about colleagues and executives at the company to gossiping about which Hollywood Entertainment Industry star was caught dating or cheating . Madeleine listened with great interest , toasting them several times with juice instead of wine . When the meal was almost over , Madeleine got up to go to the restroom . Chapter 148 Just as she went in , the two women who were with Fiona followed her inside .

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