The Ceo’s Convict Wife

Chapter 828

But then, her confidence was rapidly shattering.

“Compared to letting me have real power, turning me into a mere figurehead Chairman suits the Tall family’s interests better. It would make you feel more at ease as well, wouldn’t it?” Callum said while smiling slightly, but his eyes were as cold as ice.

Madeline’s body trembled slightly. She had always been scheming and proud, believing that she had everything under control.

But at present, she was beginning to realize that the true control lay in the hands of the man before her.

Callum was well aware of the schemes involving her and the Tall family, yet he adeptly maintained a facade that left her baffled!

If he had appeared too compliant and eager to please, it would have raised suspicions in her mind. But over these five years, his display of struggle, his desire for power, and his contradictory feelings toward her had managed to lower her guard!

The man’s plan was too deep!

Terrifyingly deep!

Madeline turned around without saying a word and planned to leave. She realized that there was no point in staying there any longer. She needed to think about countermeasures as soon as possible!

However, as she reached the living room, she was stopped by Callum’s subordinate.

“Callum, what do you mean by this?” Madeline glared at him.

“It’s nothing special. I just hope that you’ll stay here for a few days,” Callum replied indifferently.

Madeline’s expression changed abruptly. “Are you planning to detain me?”

“It’s not really detention. It’s just a boyfriend wanting his girlfriend to stay here for a few days. Once everything falls into place in a few days, you’ll naturally be free,” Callum explained.

Madeline’s heart sank.

mean he has already made

10:

force her way through. But she was held by

sure she doesn’t leave that room for the

subordinates complied and forcibly took Madeline

realized that even her visit to him had been anticipated. Therefore, he had prepared everything, including the room to detain her.

ever thought she could easily control such a man back

Madeline was in complete

eyes and murmured,

himself! Lillian had taken leave from her work, so for the past few days, it was just her and her parents staying in the

which made it convenient for Lillian to stay

by Tall Group. Moreover, White Maple Group had also declared the termination of their collaboration with Tall Group. In addition, a series of financial misconduct allegations were exposed against

uncertain, the situation had already caused significant

reports suggesting that Tall Group was facing financial strain and had a bank repayment deadline coming up in three days. If the presale project did not get approved by then, the Tall family’s financial chain might snap, potentially leading to the collapse of the

the Tall family and the White family, the gossip and rumors surrounding Lillian had

a corporate

were a lot of speculations from the online comments as well. [Does that

The White family is safeguarding themselves. The Tall family is

distancing himself now in order to make things official with the homewrecker? He’s just waiting

risk losing billions of dollars for a homewrecker? You can get any woman with some money. But if Callum helps the Tall family through this crisis, he could gain control of assets worth over a few billion! He must be mad if he’s willing to lose a few billion for a homewrecker. I bet Callum must be biding his time for a

She wondered if Callum’s request for her to wait a few days was a sign that he

even if something happened to the Tall family, what difference would it make? She would still be labeled as a homewrecker. The only

take control of many of the Tall family’s assets.

understand why Callum was going through all that trouble. After all, with their marriage of convenience, the Tall family’s