Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 264

Madeline chose a breathtaking cliffside plot for Margaret's final resting place, offering a spectacular view of the ocean.

She originally wanted to ask Quentin to join her in paying their respects to the old woman.

But then she noticed the line of high-profile executives standing nervously before him, heads bowed in absolute submission as they gave their reports.

She recognized several of them as powerful corporate titans she had seen on the financial news.

Clearly, they were dealing with matters involving millions of dollars.

Just as Madeline turned to walk away, Quentin abandoned his work and strode over to her.

"Is Grandma resting peacefully now?"

Madeline nodded.

She hesitated to invite him along, terrified of interrupting his critical business affairs.

Before she could say a word, Quentin was already walking toward the cemetery.

It hit her then—Quentin fully intended to pay his respects to her grandmother.

True to form, Quentin arrived with a gorgeous floral tribute and gently placed it before Margaret's headstone.

"Thank you for taking such wonderful care of her all these years. For the rest of her life, I will protect her."

The coastal winds whipped around them, wild and free.

As Madeline and Quentin walked out of the cemetery side by side, she lifted her head and murmured, "Grandma always loved cosmos flowers..."

Quentin didn't miss a beat. "I'll have them planted all around the grounds."

A soft, blissful smile graced Madeline's lips. Deep down, she already knew Margaret wasn't her biological grandmother.

She had pieced it together ever since Quentin revealed her true heritage.

But the boundless love Margaret had given her was no different from blood.

Just then, a sleek private jet began its descent onto the island's helipad.

Quentin escorted her onto the plane.

Madeline couldn't help but ask, "The wedding you mentioned taking me to... is it Lucius and Liliana's?"

Quentin's eyes crinkled with amusement. "Exactly. I'm taking you to watch a very entertaining show."

Madeline was thoroughly confused. What could possibly be entertaining about their wedding?

Hearing Grant's promise to use acid was music to her ears.

Once Madeline was dead, who would care about a stupid recording?

She highly doubted any lawyer would dare cross the Prescott Family.

But after that single text, Grant went completely silent.

Days turned into weeks.

Frustrated, Liliana complained to Sheri, who immediately comforted her, recalling how she had heard Grant's furious screaming over the phone.

"Grant definitely finished the job. Madeline has to be dead by now. He's probably just busy laying low overseas. He had to ditch that burner phone, but he'll call you once he's safe."

Liliana believed every word of it.

With her greatest threat eliminated, she threw herself into planning the wedding of her dreams.

What she desired most was her wedding night with Lucius. She had even gone to a private clinic for restorative surgery.

Despite being pregnant, she was determined to find a way to consummate the marriage, knowing it was the fastest way to ensnare Lucius completely.