Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 34

Hearing Victoria mention her boss, Madeline turned her head to look.

In the center of the booth was Lucius's sharply defined, handsome face.

Under the swaying, neon lights of the bar, he was clearly visible.

His aura was incredibly prominent—elegant, gentlemanly, and refined.

In his arms, he held a woman in a red dress, looking absolutely stunning.

The man, usually known for his calm restraint, had eyes brimming with indulgence and tenderness.

Following Madeline's gaze, Tessa's mouth twitched, and she rolled her eyes. “Is that woman Lucius's little childhood sweetheart?”

“Yeah.” Madeline downed the drink in her glass, the taste entirely bitter.

Tessa looked like her worldview had been shattered. “Even if you two get divorced, isn't there still a cooling-off period? And they're just blatantly cuddling in public?”

Madeline didn't speak. Suddenly, Liliana propped herself up and leaned in to kiss Lucius on the lips.

Lucius instinctively lowered his head to respond, wrapping his arm around her waist.

What a perfect pair of childhood sweethearts.

“Wow!”

“Even heroes fall for beauties!”

“Our boss is the most aloof CEO in the Whitman Group, and today he's finally been conquered for the very first time!”

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A few older colleagues Madeline recognized—the ones who always mocked her behind her back for not being able to find a husband—were cheering excitedly.

Tessa abruptly stood up.

Madeline quickly grabbed her to stop her. “Don't go over there.”

“New Heir of the Whitman Group, Lucius Whitman, Exposed Kissing a Woman at a Bar Late at Night!”

The trending topic was incredibly hot.

From the photos, it was obvious they weren't taken from the angle Madeline had been sitting yesterday. They were from the opposite side, capturing the scene perfectly. Lucius's lowered eyes were full of tenderness as he held the waist of the petite woman in his arms, kissing her passionately.

Because the shots were so clear, it was impossible to deny the rumors or claim it wasn't him.

The Whitman family was the top prominent family in the area, known to everyone for their immense wealth. A scandal involving the heir of such a family easily grabbed attention, quickly skyrocketing in popularity and even hitting the trending searches.

As the situation escalated, it caused quite a stir. The Whitman family had a low-profile reputation and hated having their family matters discussed publicly. Back in the day, when Lucius's father was exposed having an affair with a young model, Arthur Whitman had furiously demoted him, stripping him of his position within the Whitman Group. Lucius had been implicated as well, handed a company on the verge of bankruptcy.

Now, with Lucius's bar-kissing scandal plastered everywhere, Madeline knew at a glance that it was highly likely those estranged brothers of his were fanning the flames behind the scenes. Therefore, the fire would definitely reach Arthur.

Ever since he solidified the line of succession, his grandfather had handed the management of the corporation over to Lucius, but he remained the Chairman of the Whitman Group and still held veto power.

Before Madeline could think any further, a call came through on her phone.