Chapter 124

"Madeleine, come out here now!" "You disgust me! How could you have the face to stay in Beach family's company? What makes you think you could stay? Get out!" Abigail was shouting outside, knowing very well that, as Clinton's fiancée, neither the corporate executives nor the security guards would dare to stop her. Furthermore, everyone knew that Abigail was a delicate, sickly woman. Cross her and you’d invite misfortune. If she happened to faint on a whim, nobody would shoulder the blame. Shaken, Madeleine remained seated, nervously clasping her hands. Many times she looked over to Beckett, who seemed as if he was completely unaffected, busy with the work at hand. It appears that Abigail wouldn’t quit until she saw Madeleine. “Mr. Beach... she's disturbing your work, so I’ll..." Madeleine was anxious, afraid Beckett would think she was trouble. “Carl can handle this minor issue.” Not even lifting his head, Beckett waved Madeleine over, “Come here.” “Oh...” Madeleine stood up promptly a