Chapter 208

"By the way, Ava's off work today, said she wants to hang out with you." Beckett paused mid-step, turning to glance at Madeleine. With Ava around to keep her company, he could relax a bit more. Madeleine blinked, stunned by his words. Before she came here, the butler had made it crystal clear—Mr. Beach hated noise and had a serious cleanliness thing. Absolutely no guests allowed. Bringing someone in would be asking for trouble. But now… he was really going out of his way for her. … At Beach Group. "Mr. Beach, thank goodness you're here! The Chairman plans to fire Madeleine. Said her mom caused a scene and disrupted operations," Helen Reese from HR rushed over as soon as she saw Beckett. "And who decided that was Madeleine's mother?" Beckett shot back coldly. Everyone froze. Wait, wasn't that woman her mom? "The Chairman's waiting for you in the office..." Stanton's assistant spoke up quietly. With a scornful snort, Beckett headed straight for the elevator. Inside the conference room, S