Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 38

When Madeline was in college, Silas strongly recommended her to study abroad at his alma mater, Caltech.

It was an incredible opportunity that many in the university could only dream of. Madeline studied hard, but after receiving the offer, someone anonymously reported her for having an inappropriate relationship with Silas.

Although Silas told her to ignore it and go study abroad, promising to handle the fallout, Madeline voluntarily gave up the opportunity, worried it would affect his tenure review.

After this setback, Silas admired her even more. In response to the national initiative encouraging industry-education integration and the commercialization of tech research, Silas gained the university's approval to start a company with a few of his students.

Madeline eventually dropped out for Lucius's sake, but Silas kept her share of the equity, telling her she was welcome back anytime.

Over the years, Madeline received dividends from that tech company every single year.

Madeline's heart stirred. Just as she was debating whether to return, a new message popped up: [I heard through the grapevine that at Lucius's company, you were framed for colluding with hackers to sabotage a project. I know you didn't do it.]

Madeline hadn't realized the incident had blown up so much that it was circulating in the industry. No wonder she couldn't even get an interview.

She replied: [Yes, I'm planning to resign.]

[So what are your plans next? Do you want to come to my company?]

[Huh?]

[Do you have any concerns?] Silas asked.

Madeline hesitated: [My... my degree isn't really that impressive.]

Madeline had even considered going back to grad school; it wasn't too late.

It wasn't that she didn't want to join, but she was afraid of holding the company back.

Silas replied: [Where are you? I'll come pick you up and we can talk in person.]

Madeline hesitated for a moment but still gave him the location.

When they got married, Silas had even stepped out of his professorial bounds to say a few inappropriate things.

But it seemed his premonition had come true. Seeing Madeline's state, he quickly formed a guess.

After catching up on some recent events, Silas couldn't help but ask, “With something this big happening, Lucius should be defending you.”

Madeline answered truthfully, “Lucius and I are about to get a divorce.”

“Oh? I'm sorry.”

“It's fine,” Madeline replied.

“Maddy, a failed marriage doesn't matter. I hope you won't give up on yourself because of it or think you lack ability. Your skills and talent are beyond what an average genius can achieve. Maddy, as long as you pick yourself back up, your future will definitely be bright. Aside from your degree, whatever concerns you have, just tell me. I still have some connections and will do my best to help you solve them.”

Madeline put down her tightly gripped coffee cup. “Thank you, Professor Hayden. Do you still trust me as much as you used to?”