Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 343

Lucius couldn't understand why gentle Madeline would agree to his pursuit. There was a significant age gap between them, and their personalities were complete opposites.

Lucius could only think of one explanation: Madeline couldn't handle the shock, lost all hope, and went to extremes. Then she just happened to cross paths with Quentin, who was pursuing her, and chose to be with him purely out of spite to get back at him and Liliana.

Lucius was filled with disappointment and frustration, but he didn't blame Madeline. He was the one who had made the mistake first; he was the one who could marry Liliana.

So why couldn't Madeline marry Liliana's brother? He felt nothing but regret and remorse, but it seemed it was far too late.

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Quentin pulled Madeline toward the master bedroom.

They hadn't slept in this room yesterday because some of the furnishings weren't ready, but now he couldn't wait.

It wasn't actually late. The banquet had started at six in the evening, with the setting sun illuminating the gardens and fountains around the estate. There were so many fun things to do here—gardens, a pool, outdoor and indoor golf courses, and an endless view of the lake.

Madeline hadn't even had time to admire it all before Quentin dragged her to the banquet. She originally thought he would take her out to have fun, or that he would hang out with his crowd while she kept him company.

But Quentin only took her to the banquet for a short while before wanting to leave. If it hadn't been for Liliana's little spectacle, they probably would have left even earlier.

He said he wanted to comfort his fiancée's emotions.

But she wasn't feeling particularly emotional.

Now she understood.

She had formed a basic understanding of Quentin from the very beginning. The first time they met, he made his attitude clear, leaving Madeline convinced that he felt no romantic love for her.

But he had never hidden it from the start, and he had brought it up several times later on.

She really hadn't been mentally prepared last time, but even today she still wasn't sure if he truly loved her. However, she was ready now.

Especially since, having spent all this time with him, she was a normal woman with desires, too.

Madeline was ushered forward by him.

The entrance to the bedroom featured a massive sheet of glass, beneath which lay an enclosed aquarium filled with all sorts of beautiful fish. Only after passing it did they enter the bedroom. It was massive, as grand as a cathedral. The entire floor was covered in a soft, handmade white silk and wool rug that felt incredible even barefoot. A massive double bed sat in the center, looking incredibly soft and inviting.