Chapter 281

Saint Yue Hotel. Beckett brought Madeleine here—looks like they'd have to crash at a hotel for now. "Mr. Beckett… I mean, Mr. Beach, I'm really sorry, but since you're no longer president of Beach Group, we…" The front desk clerk looked awkward, clearly caught in the middle. No doubt this was Clinton's doing—Beckett's access had already been revoked. Beckett took a deep breath, just about to speak, when Madeleine gently grabbed his hand. "Forget it. Let's just go to my brother's place for now. Once I've found us an apartment, we'll move out," she said softly, leading him away with quiet resolve. She wasn't about to let someone like a hotel clerk humiliate him like this. Stanton and Clinton had clearly played it dirty, pushing Beckett to the edge just to rub it in. "Well, well, look who's fallen from grace." From near the elevator, Charlotte stepped out, her voice dripping sarcasm. "Madeleine, my big sister's back as the rightful heir of the Merritt family, and look at your man… nothing