Mission To Remarry novel (Roxanne and Lucian) novel Chapter 2018

Chapter 2018 Rented A Boyfriend

“Let's talk inside, MadilynNorton suggested. “I'm so glad you're back.”

As it turned out, he too, knew how Mildred used to bully Lorraine and Madilyn.

However, his business had just taken off then, and he barely had time to tend to his family affairs. He knew he couldn't talk sense into Mildred either, so all he could do was check in with Lorraine.

He'd offer to compensate the latter for her trouble whenever they met, but she always turned it down. Instead, she'd criticize him for his betrayal in their relationship and his lack of care toward Madilyn.

Norton did feel remorseful about his actions at the start, but alas, that ball of guilt gradually disappeared as time passed.

He couldn't lose the business empire he had so painstakingly built from scratch, nor could he lose his reputation and social status. Relationships, on the other hand, weren't necessary to him.

“Quit putting on an act, Norton Sheffield. I won't agree to your terms. There's also no way I'll ever abide by your arrangements. All I want is to take my mother away. Please bring her out now, or else...” Madilyn said coldly as she stared daggers at Norton.

If looks could kill, she'd have slain the man on the spot.

/ can‘t believe shameless men like him exist! It's bad enough that he dumped Mom and me and ignored us for over a decade, but it's even worse that he now wants to marry me off for his own benefit! Argh! It's an utter embarrassment to be related to him!

“Or else what?” Mildred interrupted, no longer able to hold her anger in. “Let's get one thing clear, Madilyn... This is Xandenia, not Horington.”

As much as Mildred hated to admit it, Madilyn's actions did scare her earlier.