Chapter 305 Are You So Desperate for a Man
A week later, Madelyn attended a premiere.
She didn't walk the red carpet and went directly into the auditorium from the backstage.
However, she didn't expect to encounter an acquaintance, especially someone she didn't really want to see.
Charlotte was there!
In such a short time, Charlotte had lost a lot of weight.
She was only twenty-something years old, but her skin had become somewhat dry and yellowish, a weariness that no amount of makeup could hide.
The light pink dress she wore only accentuated her gaunt figure.
A decent-looking man in his thirties accompanied her, but he had a certain greasiness.
Madelyn frowned, feeling like she had seen him somewhere before.
Just then, the acclaimed actress Kaylee rushed over, showing great respect to the man. She constantly referred to him as Mr. Richard.
Upon hearing Mr. Richard, Madelyn remembered him now. This man was Eleanor's ex-husband.
As she looked at Charlotte holding his hand, a wave of disgust washed over her.
Kaylee tried to please both sides, saying, "Stanley, this is Ms. Green from Everest Group."
The man extended his hand towards Madelyn, acting gentlemanly. "I am Stanley, and I have some connections with Ms. Green."
Madelyn found him repulsive.
But she knew Kenneth was investigating this man, so she smiled politely and lightly shook hands with him.
Stanley gazed at Madelyn's face and praised, "Ms. Green, it's a shame you're not a celebrity with your look!"
Turning his head, he lightly pinched Charlotte's cheek. "She is more beautiful than your sister!"
He treated Charlotte like an obedient dog. Despite her reluctance, she spoke with a tone of submissive agreement. "You're right!" Stanley patted her and gestured at the man in his forties sitting across from them, whom he wanted to cooperate with. Charlotte immediately walked over and linked arms with the man, walking away.
In the entertainment industry, this was not an uncommon sight. Kaylee didn't seem bothered by it. As a celebrity of her status, she didn't need to do something like that. At most, she just had to dedicate herself to Stanley alone. She tried to appease Stanley with her soft voice.
Madelyn glanced at her and went to the restroom. The sign on the door said 'Cleaning in Progress'. The moment she went upstairs, a cleaner complained, "Which asshole puts up that sign!" He then removed the sign, and Madelyn entered.
Inside the restroom, intense intimacy between a man and a woman could be heard. Charlotte's light pink dress was lifted to her waist, and she wobbled and trembled as the man enjoyed himself with her. Even though Madelyn was used to seeing big scenes, she still found herself shocked. The man finished quickly, patted Charlotte's head, and left."
Madelyn walked outside, and two bodyguards immediately approached her, "Ms. Green, are you alright?"
Madelyn shook her head.
At that moment, Charlotte came out, adjusting her clothes. Her face was flushed from the encounter, but she looked better than before when she looked like a ghost.
Charlotte stopped Madelyn, "Can we talk for a minute?"
The bodyguards intervened, blocking her way.
Charlotte pursed her lips and stubbornly looked at Madelyn with a jealous expression.
She was jealous that Madelyn had everything.
After this incident, Madelyn had no interest in watching the premiere. She walked over to the sink and turned on the water.
"Do you look down on me?" Charlotte asked, taking a thin cigarette from her bag, trembling as she lit it.
She took a deep drag and looked back at Madelyn with fierceness in her eyes. "Yes, I used to be a bad girl. But was that my fault? I was taken to the mountains. Do you know who my first man was? It was the old beast who raised me."
"I finally had a chance to change my fate!" Charlotte continued, "But you ruined everything!"
...
Madelyn smiled calmly, "When you say 'chance', do you mean using your face to seduce Benjamin, destroying his marriage, and becoming his mistress?"
Madelyn couldn't sympathize with Charlotte.
Deep down, Charlotte was just like Eleanor. They only felt pity for themselves and didn't hesitate to hurt others.
Charlotte laughed, her eyes slightly moist, "If I didn't take the thirty thousand, he would have softened eventually. But you were so ruthless. If it weren't for Jackson tempting me, why would I have given myself to someone else so easily?"
She thought she could win Jackson over.
After all, he was young and rich.
Madelyn turned off the faucet and smiled lightly.
"Do you think of yourself as a chaste woman?"
"Yes! I was intentional!"
"I will be disgusted by you and your sister for the rest of my life!"
...
Madelyn didn't want to get involved with Charlotte anymore and walked out of the restroom.
Outside, Benjamin leaned against the wall, slowly smoking.
The light shone on his handsome features, making him look refined and attractive, but he had no expression.
Madelyn hesitated for a moment when she saw him there, wanting to say something, but in the end, she left without saying a word.
Charlotte ran after her.
She saw Benjamin and was stunned, "Mr. Clark..."
Benjamin finished his cigarette slowly.
His tone was calm and indifferent, "In the future, don't show up in front of Madelyn. Otherwise, I can't guarantee what might happen to you."
Charlotte was at a loss.
Was he protecting Madelyn?
Weren't they divorced? Wasn't their relationship not good lately?
Benjamin put out the cigarette butt and turned to leave.
Charlotte caught up to him, her voice slightly trembling, "I was under Stanley's control. I know a lot of things. I can try to get the evidence you want!"
Benjamin frowned.
Charlotte's voice became very soft, "Mr. Clark, I just want a chance to reform myself. After this is over, I will leave Gredax and won't bother you again!"
As she spoke, she lifted her skirt lightly.
On her thin and weak waist were bruises, and there were countless needle marks on her thighs.
It was terrifying to look at.
Charlotte trembled, "I thought he would treat me well! But I am no better than an animal in his hands, and I will die. Mr. Clark, please save me for Eleanor's sake."
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