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Married by Mistake Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] Chapter 201

Madeline’s eyes turned into crescents at Jeremy’s shocked reaction.

“What’s wrong, Jeremy? It’s me… Madeline.”

“…”

Madeline!

The name pierced straight into Jeremy’s heart like a sharp knife, knocking the breath out of him.

Madeline quirked the corners of her lips prettily at Jeremy’s stricken gaze. She leaned closer. “What’s wrong, Mr. Whitman? I thought you’re the one who told me to attend the anniversary celebration as your ex-wife?”

Her soft voice engulfed Jeremy’s racing heartbeat like a closely woven net.

Hearing her response, Jeremy felt his heart slowly calm down.

‘So that’s how it is, huh?’

Staring at her pretty as a picture appearance, he felt his heart drown in loneliness.

However, Jeremy made sure to keep that emotion to himself. Quickly but surely, he responded with a warm and seductive smirk. “You’re here.”

Madeline smiled. “Yeah, I am.”

Meredith was no longer having it. She was pissed at the little distance between Madeline and Jeremy as the two conversed.

“You’re here, Miss Quinn.”

She walked over to greet Madeline with an ingenuine smile. Then, she tilted her head to blink with innocent curiosity at Jeremy.

“What were you and Miss Quinn talking about, Jeremy? Can I know?”

“I think it’s best you don’t, Miss Crawford. It’s my and Jeremy’s secret after all.” Madeline smiled knowingly. “Right, Jeremy?”

“…” The fake smile gracing Meredith’s lips fell, but she forced another one as she refused to drop her facade in front of everyone. “Well then. Now that you’re here, Miss Quinn, I believe it’s my duty as Jeremy’s fiancée to formally welcome you to tonight’s celebration!”

With that, Meredith quickly turned around to face Jeremy. “Mrs. Whitman hasn’t gotten the chance to announce what she wanted yet, Jeremy. We should let her finish talking!”

She lifted her eyes to throw Mrs. Whitman, who was still stunned on the stage, a look.

Reading the atmosphere, Madeline’s beautiful eyes swept over Jeremy’s silent expression again. “Then I’ll go get some food. See you.”

Jeremy nodded faintly as he stared back at her beauty. “Hmm.”

He had to admit that he found himself attracted to her looks.

To the point where his heart had uncontrollably skipped a beat.

Breathing had become difficult while his heartbeat turned untamable since the moment it skipped a beat.

Her face reminded him of ‘her’, the very ‘her’ he had tortured and left gaping, the ‘her’ who had died with hatred in her heart…

Passing a server, Madeline took a glass of champagne. Holding the wine glass in hand, she found suspicious and inquisitive gazes sweeping all over her.

Smiling, she brought the glass of silvery liquid to her lips gracefully.

Right then, Madeline felt someone approach her from behind.

She was about to lift her gaze to look when Eloise’s warning tone drifted into her ears. “I’m warning you, Vera Quinn. Jeremy is my daughter, Meredith’s, fiancé. Their relationship is great and they’re about to get registered. Don’t even dream about coming in between them!”

Madeline’s fingers tightened around the stem of the glass as she shook her head with a soft smile.

Her mirthful gaze locked with Eloise’s hostile ones. She felt a stab of pain in her heart as she was taken off guard.

“If my memory serves my right, wasn’t your daughter a mistress in the beginning? Oh, and I hear that the original wife whose marriage she went in between, Madeline Crawford? I heard we look almost the same. Perhaps that’s why you’re speaking to me in such a tone, Mrs. Montgomery?”

Eloise’s expression immediately darkened. “What are you talking about? My daughter has never gone in between anyone’s marriage. Madeline Crawford was the shameless one who climbed into my son-in-law’s bed. Meredith and Jeremy would have had a happy family long ago if it were not for her!”

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Madeline smiled casually. “Did you see it with your own two eyes, Mrs. Montgomery? How are you so certain that Madeline Crawford is the shameless woman you claim her to be?”

“Of course, I’m certain! I watched with my own eyes how shameless and merciless Madeline Crawford is! Time and time again she hurt my precious daughter and grandson. Death is the lightest punishment for a woman like her!”

Eloise clenched her jaw, spitting out word after word that dripped with the hatred and disgust she felt for Madeline. It was almost as if death was not enough to relieve the hatred in her heart.

Seconds later, Madeline heard a mocking scoff from Eloise.

“While you may share Madeline Crawford’s appearance, Miss Vera, I do hope that you’d refrain from acting as shamelessly as that woman!”

With a condescending look, Eloise left Madeline’s side and walked back to Meredith.

The ‘mother-daughter’ duo held each other’s hands, looking closer than ever.

Madeline pursed her lips gently as she stared at the sickening sight.

‘Oh, Mother.

‘My dearest mother.

‘I wonder whatever you would do the day you find out that the very ‘shameless woman’ is your biological daughter.

‘Would you continue to believe the lies Meredith fed you and continue to call your own daughter a wretched b*tch, or… would you hold me tightly in your arms and call me ‘dear’… ‘

Madeline’s heart was suddenly overwhelmed with pain.

Her lips pulled into a self-deprecating smirk. Raising the glass to her lips again, she felt a small tug at the skirt of her gown.

“Big Sis Vera.” Jackson’s clear voice sounded in the air.

Looking down at his small handsome face, Madeline felt the wound in her heart suddenly heal a substantial amount.

“Good evening, Jack.” She reached out to ruffle Jack’s hair.

“Lillian didn’t come with you, Big Sis Vera?” Jackson blinked in expectancy.

She parted her lips to answer, but before she could, she heard Jeremy’s attractive baritone voice drift over from the stage.

Mrs. Whitman who was supposed to announce the wedding had been ushered off the stage, while Jeremy stood in her place now to give a formal opening speech.

In his tailored suit under the spotlight, Jeremy oozed with power and nobility. Charisma was flowing from every gesture he made.

A man like him was probably the subject of most women’s admiration and dreams.

Yet admiration was all it could be, for it was too easy for one to lose themselves, burned by the searing light that made him so blinding…

Madeline chuckled. She had realized it too late, and for it, she had almost given her life.

Swirling the liquid in the glass, she caught a figure from her peripheral vision. She shot Jackson a warm smile. “Big Sis Vera needs to take a trip to the bathroom, Jack. I’ll see you in a bit, okay?”

“Okay, Big Sis Vera. I’ll wait for you.” Jackson nodded seriously, his promise reminding her of the one Jeremy made her years ago.

‘He’s your son, down to the point of making promises.

‘Although, Jeremy, I must say, you have not the innocence of your child.’

Smiling, Madeline followed the figure from the corridor to the bathroom, hearing the carefree and familiar hum of a tune.

Calmly, she waited by the door. It was only when she heard footsteps approaching from inside did she slowly turn on the tap and pretend to wash her hands.

Seconds after, a man walked out of the male bathroom. Humming a tune, he walked over to the sink and began to sweep his intoxicated eyes over Madeline’s above-average physique.

His eyes squinted as they made their way up before finally settling on Madeline’s face.

The man’s eyes were blown wide the instant they made contact with Madeline’s appearance. Staggering backward, his back knocked against the door. “I-It’s you…”

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Tanner’s complexion paled as he pointed a finger at Madeline who was currently washing her hands. Shocked, he crawled up from the ground with a hand on the wall for his strength seemed to have vanished from his legs.

It was the first time he had participated in such a high-class celebration. As a result, he had drunk a good amount to take full advantage of the situation.

Under the effects of alcohol, Madeline’s enchanting smile floated about in his vision. Her face duplicated as the figures began to approach him. He could not breathe!

Too afraid to look her in the eye, he started to stutter and mumble.

“Mad-Madeline Crawford! Why won’t you leave me alone? The person you’re looking for is Meredith! Not me!”

Watching Tanner tremble in fear before her, Madeline stepped over with her high heels clicking and a smile on her curled lips.

“You’re asking me why Madeline’s spirit is haunting you? I’m sure you know exactly why.”

“Ah!” Tanner dashed into the male bathroom, terrified. “I don’t know! I don’t know anything at all! Find Meredith if you want revenge! Leave me alone! Go away!”

He mumbled, his heart racing in utmost fear.

After a while, the sounds of activity vanished outside. Tanner took a tentative step only to realize there was no one at all!

It fueled his fear. He turned on the tap to wash his face in hopes of sobering up, yet regardless of how much he splashed, the image of Madeline’s thought-provoking smile continued to echo in his mind…

Madeline returned to the ballroom. The atmosphere had lightened greatly and the guests began to drink and dine, enjoying the food as they chatted with each other.

When her eyes fell on Old Master Whitman, Madeline held back the overwhelming urge to greet him, for she knew impulsiveness would do her no good.

had been ruined. She had the urge to rage and vent, yet this was a setting where she had to continue to

in trouble formed in Meredith’s mind now that the other had returned. She watched Jeremy approach Madeline and lean over flirtatiously

her to hold in his own

into a tight fist, the strength she was exerting almost strong enough to crush the

Master Whitman and how Old Master Whitman noticeably brightened up at the sight of

Grandfather’s day.” Old Master Whitman

who had placed his unbridled trust

for Old Master Whitman,

had been extremely worried when the old master was admitted to the hospital due to heart complications three years ago. To see him energetic and alive now

and smart.

Jeremy a displeased glance. “Tell me, what’s so bad about Madeline? I can’t

was never our fate. Right, Jeremy?” Madeline lifted her onyx orbs, not expecting for them to lock with Jeremy’s

gaze enveloped her with nostalgic warmth as his lips parted to answer. “Rather than blaming fate, it would be more accurate to say

His words stunned Madeline.

to start all over again, would you let me fall for

“…”

spoke, almost as if she would disappear if

I’d never say yes if I were Madeline!” The

allowed

was merely a skilled ploy Jeremy was using to placate the old

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too much easier said than done,

the

I loved you is one of the

left for you, is

over with Meredith in tow. “You look happy, Old Master.

Madeline.” The old master

isn’t Madeline. Madeline died three years ago. This lady is Miss Vera Quinn, she just looks like Madeline.”

she was so sure that Jeremy would lean over to speak in

was infuriated, frowning as he stared

Old Master!” Mrs. Whitman had arrived to join the group. Glancing warily at Jeremy, she opened her mouth to speak anyway. “Just think about it, Old Master.

right, Mrs. Whitman!” Eloise agreed, sparing Madeline a belittling look. “We would have thrown her out already

from the old master’s face as

and

turned horrifyingly frosty.

by his arm to persuade him. “Mrs. Whitman and my mom are right. She isn’t Madeline. Grandfather has to know the truth

just to make Grandfather happy, Miss Quinn. What’s fake will never be real! Grandfather will know one day, and

were hardly good. Pretending to be

turned to look at her surroundings and smiled. “Oh?

“She threw away her dignity just to be with Jeremy! Not to mention how easy she was, having relationships with all sorts of men. Then, to hurt me,

up! Madeline would never do something like that!” Old Master Whitman knocked his cane against the ground in

you

it with your own

rising within him after

he fell for Madeline that every ‘sin’

in his arms on her dying breath. Perhaps everything he saw back then was merely what

with a coquettish tone in response to Jeremy seemingly ignoring her. “Why aren’t you saying anything, Jeremy? Unless you actually want Miss Quinn to replace Madeline? But what if Miss Quinn’s reputation gets tarnished for pretending to

Crash!

sound of a wine

“Are you alright, Sir?”

ghost! It’s a

eyes was the sight of a server helping a man who had slipped and

spared a casual glance in that direction only for her expression to shift dramatically when she realized the man who had fallen was Tanner, and the ‘ghost’ he was pointing

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Tanner Long!

This tramp!

he have

unease settled in

was pointing at Vera, claiming she was a ghost with eyes blown wide and fright written all over his

was sent into shock. Being sent into shock meant that he

of her eyes, she watched anxiety flash across Meredith’s expression. Then,

as he began to shout. “Ah! It-It’s really…

a doubt that Madeline’s

life,

mock confusion, “Do you know this man, Mr. Whitman? Why does

had no idea that Madeline was the one who sent Tanner the

his brows and walked toward Tanner, frost seeping from

sight of Tanner reminded him of how this horrendous man had tried to rape

back by his arm. “Today’s the 50th anniversary of Whitman Corporation, Jeremy. Let’s not ruin the atmosphere for everybody just because of him, alright? Just have the bodyguards throw him

you all recognize this man, Miss Crawford?” Madeline walked over curiously.

“He used to be one of Madeline’s friends, or rather, Madeline and he were involved in that kind

“Enough.”

interrupt, the ferocity in his icy tone rendering Meredith

of that moment had people

before slowly walking toward Tanner who was stumbling on his feet with a hand on the table for support. “Well then, Sir. You don’t seem very welcomed here. Perhaps

that you have unfinished business, but if you’re going to haunt someone, I’m not the one

the ballroom

ice-cold eyes. “What is this man saying, Mr. Whitman?

Meredith felt the air around her turn void. She felt as if

Tanner instead. “What drunk nonsense are you saying, Tanner? There’s no ghost at all! Madeline’s not here anymore! Also, I’ve never done anything against my conscience! When have I ever hurt her? I saw Madeline

slightly thanks to Meredith’s shouting, but the sight of Madeline’s intrigued smile seconds later had

that I’m the only one

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positively terrified, the color draining from his face as his pupils dilated from the

Madeline! Stop bothering me! I… I was just doing what I was paid

and nervously called for the

pointed a trembling finger at

to haunt someone for

felt her body growing cold. Feeling a tyrannical storm of frost swirling around her,

Who is this man? What does he mean?” Mrs. Whitman quickly rushed over to

the subject. “Mrs. Whitman! This is Tanner Long. He and Madeline used to be involved illicitly.

my grandchild! You b*stard! Madeline Crawford has already

“Indeed.”

tone froze Meredith’s breath in her

the need to flee. However,

the words you just

a sharp sword that was about to

shivered, cold sweat beading unstoppably from the

afraid that the truth of what happened

and all he does is lie. We can’t trust a man who lied

cold glare from the corner of his eyes. The corners of his lips tilted into a cold but handsome curve as he stared at Meredith before parting his lips. “Ostentatious? All he does is lie? I’m pretty sure that’s not

lie to you. If anything, it would be Tanner and Madeline who lied to you…” Meredith rambled

we’ll find out then… Who actually

frosty tone sunk ice slabs in Meredith’s heart, freezing over the blood in

“…”

the man. All while reaching out to point a finger in Madeline’s direction. “You see

just sobered slightly when Jeremy spoke. However, all efforts were wasted as he followed the other’s hand to look at Madeline. His mind fogged as

good when you had done so much

at Madeline, his complexion paled as he began to beg for mercy. He

to sleep with you back then! Everything else was Meredith’s plan. She was the one who told me to lie! I never even touched you at

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that, the truth back then finally

darkened instantly as unrestrained bloodthirst flared in

a fist that crashed hard against

stumbled backward, losing his footing. His mind was

glasses and plates crashed all over the floor upon impact to the

Rather, he pulled Tanner up to deliver two more

of Tanner’s lips as his face turned

no one dared to stop

man looked terrifying that very moment and too scary. Everyone felt that getting too close would leave

been wrong for

purity. He could not shove off the feeling of being

truth, he found it hard to face his heart, let alone the face that swam in

the pretty corners

Finally.

she heard Tanner reveal the truth

she was

wounds in her heart hurt a little

her heart or from pacifying the red-hot burning rage

say something like that to slander me?” Meredith accused, her eyes red. She was angry from feeling

had to defend herself

spewing? As if we needed Meredith

a few blows, as evident from the taste of blood that filled his mouth. As afraid he was of Madeline haunting him, Tanner was more afraid that Jeremy would

him up as well, and he realized that he had told everything—the things he should and should not have said. His only priority

got nothing to do with it, Mr. Whitman. I was merely following Meredith Crawford’s instructions. She was the one who told me to lie about having done something with Madeline. Yes, I liked Madeline Crawford, but I swear I’ve never touched her! And the thing about the kidnapping, that has nothing to do

frame me for something I didn’t do? I’ll sue you for defamation if you keep slandering me!” Meredith was determined not to let Tanner continue. “What are you still

the bodyguards

immediately turned to pick up a fainted Tanner, kicking him

everyone in the ballroom had

it’s over now. Please enjoy the rest of the night.” Meredith forced out a smile as she tried to revert the atmosphere of the night, then she turned to Jeremy after

Whitman interrupted Meredith’s excuses with his infuriated tone. “So it was all you! You were the one who joined forces with that thug to frame Madeline.

“That’s not true, Grandpa Whitman. You can’t just convict me based on the thug’s words alone. How could I possibly

My daughter would never do such a thing, Old Master Whitman. How could we believe the words of a thug?”

that her precious daughter would

He did not believe a

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care about how Old Master Whitman thought. What mattered to her was