Chapter 200
All eyes fell on Madeline from the moment she got off the car…
Inside, Jeremy was frowning. A deep look flashed in his icy eyes as he found himself frustrated by Madeline not picking up his call.
Suddenly, he felt a tug at his pant legs.
Looking down, Jeremy was faced with Jackson’s indifferent expression.
“Where’s Big Sis Vera? Is she not here yet?” Jackson was very much looking forward to Madeline’s arrival.
Jeremy felt his heart grow distant as he stared at his son.
The sight of Jackson would always remind him of how he had destroyed the ashes of his and Madeline’s daughter.
His heart raced as frustration bubbled each time the memory of Madeline’s last words as she tugged on his collar replayed in his mind.
“Jack,” Meredith’s voice sounded.
The hand on Jeremy’s pants tightened as the light in his eyes vanished. He let go to flee, only to be caught by Meredith in the end. “Where are you going, Jack?”
With a fake smile plastered on her face, Meredith gripped Jackson’s small wrist tightly and lifted her head to smile gently at Jeremy.
“Your mother is asking us to go over, Jeremy. She said she has something important to announce.”
Jeremy’s cold gaze lifted slightly. “Announce? Announce what?”
Meredith blinked her eyes innocently. “I don’t know either. Maybe it’s to do with the corporation? Perhaps we should head over first.”
Staring at his mother who had already walked on stage in confusion, Jeremy’s long legs began to walk.
With Jeremy already taking the bait, Meredith tugged Jackson harshly. “Come on!”
Jackson tried his best to struggle against the hold, but all efforts were futile for his strength was no match for Meredith’s.
Mrs. Whitman had taken the stage. Seeing Meredith walk over with Jeremy and Jackson in tow, she took the mic and began. “Dearest guests and reporters, I would like to thank you for your attendance today. I’m Jeremy Whitman’s mother. Tonight, I would like to take this opportunity to announce some wonderful news, and I’d like all of you present to witness such a moment.”
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