Chapter 141

Madeleine was inexplicably panicked. Why did it seem like Beckett's anger was directed at her? A shiver ran up her spine and Madeleine lowered her head, unsure what to do. Was Beckett... taking things to heart? "Take him away. Interrogate him thoroughly and find out who is pulling the strings!" Zhao Xianming's face was grave as he shot a meaningful glance at Ruby and grunted. In the struggles among the wealthy families, most people were simply spectators. If this matter had not touched on Zhao Xianming's own interests, he would have gladly watched the fire from across the river. But now, Ruby had roped him into this, and that was far from convivial. Ruby's face was also unusually ugly. As she watched Clinton leave without even turning back, she felt like grinding her teeth. What a disgrace, a piece of trash that can’t show his face in public! She had worried herself sick over Clinton, and yet, he had embarrassed her in front of so many people for the sake of some lowly vixen! "Mrs. Zha