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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.

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

in trouble formed in Meredith’s mind now that the other had returned. She

her to hold in his own volition

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

had brought Madeline over to Old Master Whitman and how Old Master Whitman noticeably brightened up at the sight of Madeline. He even raised an arm to pat her

Master Whitman treated Madeline as

was the only one who had

as Madeline was for Old Master

the old master was admitted to the hospital due to heart complications three years ago. To see him energetic and alive now placated the

beautiful and

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

been staring at her this whole time? His gaze enveloped her with nostalgic warmth as his lips parted to answer.

His words stunned Madeline.

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

“…”

her as he spoke, almost as if she

Madeline!” The old master’s voice reigned Madeline’s

almost allowed herself to

merely a skilled ploy Jeremy was using to placate the old

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too much easier said than

put me through and all the fatal

fact that I loved you is one of

I have left for you,

walked over with Meredith in tow. “You look happy, Old Master. What are you and this

lady’? This is Madeline.” The old master emphasized with

Miss Vera Quinn, she just looks like Madeline.”

over to speak in her

frowning as he stared at

isn’t Madeline, 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

Eloise agreed, sparing Madeline a belittling look. “We would have thrown her

her, color began to drain from the old master’s face

and frowned with

horrifyingly frosty. “Are you

Jeremy by his arm to persuade him. “Mrs. Whitman and my mom are right.

make Grandfather happy, Miss Quinn. What’s fake will never be real! Grandfather will know one day, and to delay the truth would only have him

that the things my sister did were hardly good. Pretending to be Madeline will only

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

ascertained in a heartbeat, her voice climbing a few decibels. “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, she even teamed up

Old Master Whitman knocked his cane against the

as you think. She

it with your own eyes, didn’t you,

him after hearing

had realized the very moment he fell for Madeline that

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

Unless you actually want Miss Quinn to replace Madeline? But what if Miss Quinn’s reputation

Crash!

the sound of a wine glass shattering

“Are you alright, Sir?”

ghost! It’s

his words, everyone’s gazes flew toward the direction of the man. Meeting their eyes was the sight of

shift dramatically when she realized the man who had fallen was Tanner, and the ‘ghost’

Sinner

Tanner Long!

This tramp!

could he

settled

with eyes blown wide and fright written all over

and was sent into shock. Being sent into shock meant that he could end up saying things

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

grew as he began to

believed without a doubt

the horrible things he had done in his life,

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

one who sent Tanner the

furrowed his brows and walked toward

tried to rape Madeline twice

Jeremy 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

presume that you all recognize this man, Miss Crawford?” Madeline walked over curiously. “Who is he

or rather, Madeline

“Enough.”

the ferocity in his icy

as of that moment had

who was stumbling on his feet with a hand on the table for

have unfinished business, but if you’re going to haunt someone, I’m not the one you should be haunting! If you want to haunt someone, go haunt Meredith instead! It’s her! She’s the

that, the ballroom fell

Jeremy’s ice-cold eyes. “What is this

air around her turn void. She felt as if she had been thrown into an ice

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!

sight

can’t be that I’m the only

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was positively terrified, the color draining from his face as his

I was just doing what I was paid

and nervously called for the bodyguards. “Quickly, take this man

pointed a trembling finger at Meredith,

want to haunt someone for revenge, then haunt

storm of frost swirling around her,

he mean?” Mrs. Whitman

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

you!” Eloise glared furiously at Tanner. “You were the one who helped Madeline kidnap my grandchild! You b*stard! Madeline Crawford has already died for her sins, yet

“Indeed.”

icy tone froze Meredith’s breath in

need to flee.

the words you

sword that was about to be unsheathed and coming for his

sweat beading unstoppably from

constricted at the scene before her. She was afraid that the truth of what happened

is lie. We can’t trust a man who lied his way into drinking and eating our food. Let’s

he stared at Meredith before parting his lips. “Ostentatious? All

If anything, it would be Tanner and Madeline who

out then… Who actually

in Meredith’s

“…”

his tie and drilled his icy gaze into the man. All while reaching out to point a finger in Madeline’s direction. “You see that face? Tell me why

as he followed the other’s hand to look at Madeline. His mind

strong and good when you had done so much

to beg for mercy. He blurted out

Really, it doesn’t! Yes, Madeline, I did something wrong, but I only wanted to sleep with you back then! Everything else was Meredith’s plan. She was the one who

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finally came to light thanks to

darkened instantly as unrestrained bloodthirst flared in

his fury, he raised a fist that crashed hard against

losing his footing. His mind

all over the floor upon impact to the long

he pulled Tanner

Tanner’s lips as

no one dared

terrifying that very moment and too scary. Everyone felt that getting too close

had been

purity. He could not shove

eyes. In light of the truth, he found

unfurl, the pretty corners

Finally.

heard Tanner reveal

was deemed

in her heart

holes that riddled her

to slander me?” Meredith

had to defend

best to protect her. “What nonsense is this b*stard spewing? As if

had suffered quite 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 strike him to

to have sobered him up as well, and he realized that he had told everything—the things he should and should not

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

you do. How could you frame me for something I didn’t do? I’ll sue you for defamation if you keep slandering me!” Meredith was determined not

the

up a fainted Tanner, kicking him out the

in the ballroom had clearly heard the words he

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 fixing a hurt expression on her face. “Jeremy. Please

would never do such a thing!” Old Master 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

Whitman. You can’t just convict me based on the thug’s words alone. How could

daughter would never do such a thing, Old Master Whitman. How could we believe the words of a thug?” Eloise’s expression was stern, her emotions much

believed that her precious daughter would never do

Old Master Whitman huffed coldly. He

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Old Master Whitman thought. What mattered to her was how Jeremy