Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 352

At a gala, he met his soulmate, Evelyn St. Claire. He was already married at the time, but Evelyn didn't ask for any official status. Not only did she stay by his side for years, but she also never let their relationship affect his career or his family.

Terrence was deeply moved. Later, when Evelyn passed away, she became an unforgettable memory etched deeply in his heart.

It was only when Terrence sent someone to honor her memory that he learned she had given birth to his son.

Because Evelyn was a household name as a star, the child was hidden very well, presented simply as her younger brother who had moved abroad.

Born into a family of theater performers, the younger brother was exceptionally talented and later became the man behind the female entrepreneur Rosemary Monroe.

It wasn't until Rosemary and her husband tragically passed away that Terrence learned his son was dead and his granddaughter was missing.

At the time, Quentin had requested a loan in the Prescott family's name, right when Terrence had uncovered the truth. Terrence was convinced that the Prescotts were responsible for the deaths of his son and daughter-in-law, so in a fit of rage, he strictly forbade his son from lending any money to the Prescotts.

Tristan's father had no choice but to decline the request. By the time it reached the next generation, they were completely oblivious to the history, which was why Tristan brought his sister Penelope along when he visited the Prescotts.

It was during that specific request from his grandfather that Tristan learned of the matter. Because this was a deeply scandalous secret, he feared exposing it would ruin his grandfather's lifelong reputation.

He only planned to keep quiet about it. Terrence hadn't intended to expose it either, figuring that since the child had Rosemary's inheritance, she wouldn't need the York family's help anyway. He had only pulled a few strings to help her out when Liliana was on the verge of facing prison time.

That was why Tristan could be more understanding than the others.

He just had to keep this secret buried deep in his heart.

Several more courses were served, and everyone ate their fill. Madeline wanted to get some rest; although the villa had plenty of entertaining amenities, she had been thoroughly worn out by Quentin. After telling him, he agreed to let her go back and rest.

Madeline returned to the master bedroom but didn't curl up in bed immediately. Knowing Quentin was a germaphobe, she chose a comfortable sofa that felt just as soft as a bed and lay down there.

However, this wasn't an attempt at intimacy, but to restrain her.

Quentin was incredibly strong. He pinned her waist with one of his legs and gripped both her wrists with his large hand, rendering her completely immobile.

Then, he reached under her seat and pulled out a small pink bottle of pills.

When Quentin saw it, shock washed over his face.

"What is this? Have you been taking these all along?"

Madeline was terrified. She had been caught red-handed by Quentin taking birth control pills.