Abusive Wife

Chapter 23 A Cunning Woman

“Ms. Fleur! Welcome,” a staff at La Merveille Boutique greeted Madeline with a big smile, “Ms. Elise has been expecting you. Please follow me.”

The staff led Madeline upstairs to the designer’s studio. Elise Lambert shrieked with excitement at the sight of Madeline. “Maddie, ma chérie! I miss you so much. You’re finally here.”

Elise gave Madeline a big hug and kissed her on the cheeks. Madeline was not used to the French greeting and lifted a nervous smile. “Hey, Elise. What’s up?”

“You’ve become distant, Maddie,” Elise looked dejected, “Are we not best friends anymore?” Madeline let out a sigh and said, “What do you want, Elise?”

“Fine, I know you love me no matter what,” Elise beamed and continued, “I asked you here because someone wanted to buy Mirabelle. Yes, the wedding dress you designed. Guess who?”

“I have no idea,” Madeline shrugged. Elise lowered her voice, “Angie Grant! I know you don’t like her.”

Madeline was startled. She didn’t expect Angie to act so soon on her plan to marry Noah. “I don’t care. Sell it to her if she wants it.”

“You designed the dress, and you are going to let your enemy wear it? If you’re strapped for cash, tell me. You don’t have to sell

triple the selling price and make full cash payment by today,

down. Elise was impressed by Madeline’s plan. “Either way, we are

Elise nodded, “No problem! I like the plan, but are you sure you want to let Angie wear the wedding dress you designed for yourself and marry the man you love? I would be heartbroken if I

passed away. She was shocked when Madeline contacted her three years ago. Not only was Madeline not dead,

Elise was worried because the Madeline she used to know loved Noah with all

about me,” Madeline said nonchalantly, “I don’t think Angie will have the chance to wear the

was leaving La Merveille Boutique when Angie entered the shop. Angie seemed to be in a good mood, and she didn’t even notice Madeline passing by. Madeline got into the car parked across the

what are we looking for?” Albert asked. Madeline smirked, “Wait for

was amazed at how much

part-time during college to support herself, while Angie had all her expenses covered by the family. At the time, Madeline didn’t find it unfair; she was even

Angie got to know Fleur was willing to sell her the wedding dress said to be designed for the famous fashion designer’s own wedding, she was over the moon. As long as she could be the prettiest bride worthy of Noah’s love at her dream wedding, Angie would

will be air-flown to you, and you should expect to

the dress to the Quincy residence, will