Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 513

Meanwhile, after the emergency meeting concluded, Madeline Monroe finished reviewing the piled-up work and was preparing to drive home.

Opening the car door, she realized a man was sitting inside.

Quentin Prescott was in the passenger seat.

"Checked your phone yet?"

His deep voice broke the silence.

Madeline shook her head; she had been far too busy.

"I had my people in the Prescott Group Communications Dept. pull all the trending topics," Quentin said. "I didn't want you to see any of the negative press. We also shut down the media outlets leading the smear campaign. As for Penelope York, I've made sure her accounts are permanently erased."

Madeline blinked, tears pricking her eyes.

He had shown up at the company today, fully aware that Xavier York would use ruthless tactics against him if word got out. Yet he came anyway, silencing those old hounds when they cornered her.

Quentin didn't say anything else. He just reached over and buckled her seatbelt.

"Let's go home," he murmured.

Upon arriving home, Quentin kicked off his shoes and walked straight into the kitchen. He opened the fridge and pulled out the groceries his assistant had stocked: BBQ ribs, shrimp, and fresh greens.

Madeline leaned against the doorframe, watching him tie his apron. Standing at six-foot-two in his crisp white shirt and black slacks, he somehow made the dark apron look entirely natural.

He looked incredibly handsome while cooking.

"We're having BBQ ribs, garlic butter shrimp, sautéed asparagus, and a hot tomato bisque today. All your favorites," Quentin said without turning around. It sounded like he was talking to himself, but he was giving her a full report.

"It's just the two of us. We can't finish all that," Madeline pointed out.

"I'll eat whatever is left." His tone left no room for argument. "You've lost weight lately."

Madeline didn't argue further.

She simply stood there, admiring this breathtaking man as he cooked for her.

By the time the food hit the table, Madeline was genuinely starving.

The BBQ ribs were glazed to perfection, every bite rich and savory. Quentin casually peeled the shrimp for her, dipping them in a special sauce before placing them on her plate.