Chapter 140

The man's voice wasn't loud, just enough for everyone nearby to catch every word. "Well, well, if it isn't Madeleine. You know, that fake heiress from the big scandal six years ago." "Yeah, didn't she have kind of a messy reputation? Heard she got around with more than a few guys." "Madeleine, don't tell me you've forgotten me?" the guy teased, grinning at her. "Now that you've latched onto Mr. Beach, does that mean your exes don't matter anymore?" "I was your first, wasn't I?" His words made it clear he was only here to drag her down. Madeleine had guessed Ruby might pull something shady before the banquet… but this was low, using her as ammo to embarrass Beckett. People quickly gathered, enjoying the drama. Even Reece Harrison, who'd been chatting with Beckett, froze mid-sentence. "Beckett… what's going on here?" an older gentleman familiar with Beckett asked, confused. "Mr. Beach, how can you keep someone like that by your side? Has she fooled you too?" "Really, Beckett? You've got