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.”

are going to let your enemy wear it? If you’re strapped for cash, tell me. You

sell it to her if she wants it badly enough,” Madeline added, “If she can triple the selling

and sat down. Elise was impressed by

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

and Madeline had been best friends since high school; Elise was shattered when she got to know Madeline passed away. She was shocked when Madeline contacted her three

returned, and Elise felt sorry for her best friend. Although Madeline was different now, Elise was worried because the Madeline

said nonchalantly, “I don’t think Angie will have the chance to wear the wedding dress, and

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 street and

we looking for?” Albert asked. Madeline

at how much

life with the Grant family and her heart sank. She had to work 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

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

“Your wedding dress will be air-flown to you, and you should expect to receive it tomorrow night. I’ll get someone

dress to the Quincy residence, will you?”