Chapter 125

Madeleine's back stiffened as she turned to look at Beckett. Hearing such a brutal takedown—without even a single curse word—from Beckett really caught her off guard. And honestly? It was the first time she'd seen this cocky, almost roguish side of him. He somehow made arrogance look cool, and she couldn't tear her eyes away. He'd always given off the typical cold CEO vibe—untouchable, aloof, like he walked above all things mundane and human. The kind of man you admire from afar but never quite dare to reach. But now, for the first time, she actually felt like someone truly had her back. It was like standing in front of a lion, knowing your own lion was right behind you. Clinton clenched his fists and lowered his voice. "Bro, this is my personal business." Beckett straightened, giving Abigail a sharp glance. "Funny, seems personal to me too. Sure, twenty years of missed parenting is rough, but common decency? That should come from within. You're in a company building, not your living r