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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.

to rage and vent, yet this was a setting

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

her to hold in his own volition

strength she was exerting almost strong

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

made Grandfather’s day.” Old Master Whitman treated Madeline as

disgusted by her identity. If anything, he was the only one who had placed his unbridled trust in her and protected her ever since

was for Old Master

hospital due to heart complications three years ago. To see him

“Such a great girl, beautiful and smart. It’s a shame this grandson of

master spared Jeremy a displeased glance. “Tell me, what’s so bad about Madeline? I can’t believe you’d dump such a beautiful wife to

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

her this whole time? His 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.

all over again, would you let

“…”

Jeremy’s elbow inch toward her as he spoke, almost as if

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

almost allowed

skilled ploy Jeremy

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too much easier said

you’ve put me through and all the fatal scars and wounds you left me would never be

you is one

left for

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

Madeline.”

This isn’t Madeline. Madeline died three years ago. This lady is Miss Vera Quinn, she just looks like Madeline.” Meredith explained with a smile, then turned

was so sure that Jeremy would lean over to speak in her ear. Instead,

infuriated, frowning as he

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

thrown her out already if she’s Madeline

from the old master’s face

and frowned

frosty. “Are

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

look. “You don’t have to pretend to be Madeline just to make Grandfather happy, Miss Quinn. What’s fake will never be real! Grandfather will know one day, and to

you must know that the things my sister did were hardly good. Pretending to be Madeline will only garner you more looks of disgust and

her surroundings and smiled. “Oh? Is that so? Was this

few decibels. “She threw away her dignity just to be with Jeremy! Not to mention how easy she was, having relationships with all

like that!” Old Master Whitman knocked his cane against the ground in

with pity. “That’s the truth, Grandfather. Madeline was not as pure as you think. She even kidnapped your great-grandson.

saw it with your own

rising within him after hearing the

the very moment he fell for Madeline that every ‘sin’ she committed could

mention how he had suspected if what he saw was the actual truth when Madeline lay in his arms on her dying

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 be such

Crash!

wine

“Are you alright, Sir?”

ghost! It’s

of the man. Meeting their eyes was the sight of a server helping

direction only for her expression to shift dramatically when she realized the man who had fallen was Tanner, and the

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Tanner Long!

This tramp!

could he have

unease settled

ghost with eyes blown

had mistaken Vera for Madeline and was sent into shock. Being sent into shock meant

terrified scream. From the corner of her eyes, she watched anxiety flash across Meredith’s expression. Then, Madeline approached Tanner with a confused

with Madeline, Tanner’s fright grew as he began to shout. “Ah!

a doubt that Madeline’s ghost had come to

he had done in his life, it made sense

mock confusion, “Do you know this man,

was the one who sent Tanner the invitation, allowing him to attend tonight’s

his brows and walked toward

to rape Madeline twice and

to pull 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 throw him out. You

this man, Miss Crawford?” Madeline walked over curiously. “Who is he

frowned, displeased. “He used to be one of Madeline’s friends, or rather, Madeline

“Enough.”

the ferocity in his icy tone rendering

of

who was stumbling on his feet with a hand on the table for support. “Well then, Sir. You

if you’re going to haunt someone, I’m not the one you should be haunting! If you want to haunt someone, go

ballroom fell into pin-drop

stare innocently into Jeremy’s ice-cold eyes. “What is this man saying, Mr.

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

expression on Jeremy’s face, she rushed up to 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

the sight of Madeline’s intrigued smile seconds later had him once again

only

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color draining from his face as his pupils dilated

I was just doing what

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

finger at Meredith, paying

someone for revenge, then haunt

growing cold. Feeling a tyrannical storm of frost swirling around

is this man? What does he mean?” Mrs. Whitman quickly

Tanner Long. He and Madeline used to

Tanner. “You were the one who helped Madeline kidnap my grandchild! You b*stard! Madeline

“Indeed.”

froze Meredith’s

up, Tanner felt the need to flee. However, he felt something tighten around his

the words

bloodthirsty eyes reminded him of a sharp sword that was about to be unsheathed and coming for his

shivered, cold sweat beading unstoppably from the fear

scene before her. She was afraid that the truth of what happened back then

staggered forward. “Calm down, Jeremy. Let’s just ignore this person, okay? He’s ostentatious, and all he does is lie. We can’t trust a man who lied his way into drinking and eating

cold but handsome curve as he stared at Meredith before parting his lips. “Ostentatious? All

didn’t lie to you. If anything, it would be Tanner and

we’ll find out then…

ice slabs in Meredith’s heart,

“…”

his tie and drilled his icy gaze into the man. All while reaching out to point a finger in Madeline’s

sobered slightly when Jeremy spoke. However, all efforts were wasted as he followed

to stand strong and good when you had done so much

to beg for mercy. He blurted out the truth

I did something wrong, but I only wanted to sleep with you back then! Everything else was Meredith’s plan. She was

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the truth back then finally came to light thanks to

expression darkened instantly as unrestrained bloodthirst

fury, he raised a fist that

His mind was muddled

and plates crashed all over the floor upon

not stop. Rather, he pulled

the corner of Tanner’s lips as

no one dared

that getting too close would leave them burnt by the

been wrong

on the topic of Madeline’s purity. He could

taken off the veil that covered his eyes. In light of the truth, he found

pretty corners of Madeline’s tips tugged up

Finally.

she heard Tanner reveal the truth behind her

she was

wounds in her heart

all the holes that riddled her

to slander me?” Meredith

to defend

“What nonsense is this b*stard spewing? As if we needed Meredith to slander her. Everyone

the taste of blood that filled his mouth. As afraid he was of Madeline haunting him, Tanner was more afraid that Jeremy would strike

had told everything—the things

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 with Madeline

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

the bodyguards

up a fainted Tanner, kicking him out the doors of

been thrown out, yet everyone in the

small squabble. Please, everyone, 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 fixing a hurt expression on her face. “Jeremy. Please don’t believe a

it. Madeline 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 frame Madeline. How could

her head, tears brimming in her eyes. “That’s not true, Grandpa Whitman. You can’t just convict me based on the thug’s words alone. How could I possibly kidnap Jack? He’s my son! How could I

thing, Old Master Whitman. How could we believe the

firmly believed that her precious

Master Whitman huffed coldly. He did not believe

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about how Old Master Whitman thought. What mattered