Chapter 161

Madeleine looked at Beckett in shock. Is he determined to end all pretenses today? He had even alerted the police and the media. This is... Taking a deep breath, Madeleine tightly gripped Beckett's sleeve. Breaking up with Stanton would not bring him any benefits right now... Beckett simply held Madeleine's hand in return, and gave her a smile. "I promised you a show." In this matter, he would not let it rest. "You're mad... you truly are mad!" Stanton's voice began to tremble. Clinton stood there, dumbfounded. Looking at the exchanged gaze between Beckett and Madeleine, it felt like a knife stabbing into his heart. "I think you've lost your mind, seduced by this vixen!" Stanton angrily grabbed a vase from the table and hurled it towards Madeleine and Beckett. Beckett frowned, instinctively holding Chris in his arms and turning to shield Madeleine, blocking all the shattered pieces for her. "Ms. Ruby, you are suspected of instigating intentional injury to others, please come with us for an investigation." "Xingye..." "This is a misunderstanding, all of it, it's our family matter, we will solve it by ourselves." Ruby panicked, looking at Stanton anxiously. Now is the most critical time for the selection of the deputy general manager. Even if she knew that Stanton would have a way to get her out, she would not give in. In case there's any unexpected change. Staring at Beckett full of hatred, Ruby angrily started, "Beckett, for a woman, you even disregard your father." "You're so evil..." Chris timidly said, clutching Beckett in heartache, "Dad, if they don't want you, Chris will protect you." Beckett felt a lump in his throat and his eyes were a bit hot. He smiled and patted Chris's head and hummed in agreement. "Mr. Beach, I heard that Mrs. Zhan is suspected of poisoning you, is that true?" "Mr. Beach, is the janitor who poisoned you at the Sanya Hotel working under Mrs. Beach family orders?" "Mr. Beach, what's your perspective on this matter?" "If your current wife hurt your first wife’s son, what's your opinion?" There were reporters everywhere outside the iron gate. The butler and the servants panicked and closed the iron gate, but they couldn't stop those people. "Mr. Beach, please come outside and clarify the situation." The reporters outside were in a chaotic state. The police gestured for Ruby to come with him. "There's a misunderstanding here. In front of so many reporters, I can't just go with you," Ruby refused. "If there's anything, contact my lawyer." "Ms. Yang, please don't hinder our official duties," the police officer said, his brow furrowed. "What's your badge number!" Ruby shouted uncontrollably. "Don't hinder official duties! Now that you know you've embarrassed yourself in front of reporters, you have a weak sense of law and extremely malicious behavior, you act without considering the consequences," the policeman said angrily, indicating for Ruby to go with him. Stanton was so angry that he could barely stand, he raised a trembling hand and pointed at Beckett without uttering a word. "Don't touch my mom," Clinton said angrily, as he wanted to shield Ruby. "You're obstructing official duties, I'll take you along with her," the police officer said in a low voice. "Clinton! Step aside," Stanton finally voiced out, giving the police permission to take Ruby away. Ruby didn't expect her assistant to betray her. Biting her teeth, she wasn't afraid of any serious consequences. After gathering her thoughts, Ruby addressed Beckett in front of the reporters. "Beckett, Auntie has been wronged, Auntie will clear her name." "Whether you're innocent or not, the public will decide," Beckett said, looking at the reporters outside. "I hope this experience will teach you a good lesson." Reporters were taking pictures and videos, watching the conflict between these affluent families. It was indeed a war without gunpowder, extremely lively. Everyone knew that once this news was released, it would undoubtedly be the front-page headline, possibly maintaining its hot top of the trends for half a month. "Get out! All of you, get out!" Stanton was still causing a ruckus in the living room. With a faint smile, Beckett put Chris into Madeleine's arms, taking off his coat and put it over Madeleine's head to shield her and Chris. "Have you enjoyed the show? Ready to go home for dinner?" Madeleine, with red-rimmed eyes, looked at Beckett and asked, "What do you want to eat?" "Whatever you make, I'll eat," Beckett replied in a soft voice. With her eyes glistening, Madeleine lowered her head and said, "Let's go." "Maddy..." Callen followed them out, wanting to talk to Madeleine. Clearly, he was unwilling to let go. Looking at Beckett, he was uncertain whether it was all an act. He wasn't sure if Beckett was genuinely with Madeleine, or if he brought Madeleine to upset Clinton and Ruby. Madeleine didn't look back and got into Beckett's car. Carl drove them away, with the press chasing the car for a long while. "PR, handle this, don't let the heat die down," Beckett commanded in a deep voice. Sweat began to seep from Carl's palms, and he intended to express something. At that moment, he was really worried... At this point, completely tearing apart from the Beach family is clearly not the best time. Instead, it gives Ruby an opportunity. Once Stanton decides to join forces with Ruby to deal with Beckett, Beckett's situation would become more passive. Madeleine obviously understood, knowing that Beckett's road ahead would be even more difficult. But what she didn't understand was, Beckett, who had always been cautious, why... Was it for her? How could that be? "Mr. Beach..." Madeleine softly muttered. "In the next half month, Ruby and Stanton will be quiet. We only have half a month to get rid of Liu Yecheng, the trump card, before Ruby regains her composure. Can you do it?" Beckett looked at Madeleine. Madeleine took a deep breath. "I can." Beckett raised an eyebrow. "Hmm, very good." "Madeleine, don't overpromise... In half a month, you..." Carl was somewhat worried about Madeleine, worrying that she wouldn't be able to accomplish the task, and would be hit hard by the failure. "I can do it." Madeleine responded very seriously. "This time, Mr. Beach and the Beach family are clearly at odds. Clinton will definitely stop hiding. If I'm not wrong, he will return to the company boldly tomorrow, and start a head-on competition with Mr. Beach! With Ruby gone, a person of Clinton's temperament will surely make a mistake once slightly provoked." Madeleine bit her lower lip, and opened her mouth again. "As for Liu Yecheng, it's the same." "Are you sure you know Clinton that well?" Carl asked. "I've known Clinton since I was a teenager... I know him very well." Madeleine nodded in confirmation. Beckett darkened his face and kicked the driver's seat, "Just drive!" Carl drove nervously, his palms still sweating. This time, whether or not they could succeed in getting rid of Liu Yecheng was crucial. Clinton would be causing a ruckus in the company tomorrow for sure. "Madeleine... this card Liu Yecheng is holding, is very critical, this is not child's play." Carl reminded her repeatedly before getting off the car. "Liu Yecheng is a cunning old fox. If you think you can find a mistake on him to fire him, that is simply impossible." "I'll do my best..." Madeleine kept reassuring herself that she could do it. Beckett had helped her, so she would definitely help him in return. Even if it was extremely difficult, she would still give it her all. "You can leave now." Beckett warned Carl, carrying Chris home. Carl was helpless. Why was it always him who got scolded? He was scared too. Just look at what Beckett had been doing recently, pushing himself to a dead end. He started to wonder if Madeleine had cast a spell on their family's boss Zhan...