Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 80

Lucius was clearly displeased. He had already lowered his pride and spoken so gently to her.

He refused to believe Madeline wasn't moved.

The moment Lucius remembered the dead-serious look in her eyes when she demanded a divorce...

His usually cold, disciplined heart couldn't help but surge with anxiety.

He didn't understand. She had a perfectly good life as a billionaire's wife. Why was Madeline, who came from such a poor family, suddenly claiming she couldn't live like this anymore?

He understood it even less considering she had finally achieved her dream of marrying him. All he asked was for her to tolerate a few minor theatrics from the woman who saved his life. Why was she so utterly incapable of bearing it?

Lucius broke it down for her logically. If she left him, even if Lightning Interactive made some money, it wouldn't even come close to what she could gain from the Whitman Group in the future.

She had crossed class lines to become a woman of high status. Why couldn't she just live that life?

Lucius felt that, sure, he was always busy with work and couldn't exactly be called attentive to Madeline.

But he had always been very satisfied with her. Whether at home or at the company, she never caused him any trouble.

Moreover, Madeline had always been highly responsive and incredibly obedient to him. Even though he genuinely disliked how she micromanaged every little detail of his life, he had to admit he had grown completely used to it.

Lucius was also absolutely certain that Madeline couldn't survive without him. He concluded that she just needed time to process the issue with the child. That, combined with the fact that he was with Liliana on the day her grandmother was hospitalized, had just pushed her to act out and throw a fit like this.

Lucius felt like he had been punched in the gut, consumed by a mix of disappointment and pain.

He couldn't hold back anymore. "We've been together for eight years, and our physical relationship has always been extremely active. Is this really all my affection means to you?"

Madeline had no idea why he was bringing that up. "So, what's your point?"

"I believe I've treated you well," Lucius answered. "I've never held you back. You knew me for three years, and you successfully climbed the ranks to become Mrs. Whitman. I give you an allowance every month, I treat you well, I've never laid a hand on you, and I don't have any unbearable bad habits.

Just because of a few minor disagreements, you've been throwing a tantrum for so long. Enough is enough, alright? I've already swallowed my pride. I'll go pay my respects to your grandmother, and if you want Lightning Interactive, take it. It's time for us to make up.

If you have an issue with Lily, I can have her move out. If it bothers you that the child is hers, we can have our own. I swear our child will be my true heir."