Chapter 284

"Madeleine is my assistant, why would she not be qualified?" Julian's voice was calm but carried a warning edge. He gave Beckett a cold glance—the tension between those two was about to explode again. Aiden pulled Madeleine behind him and muttered under his breath, "Swear these two must've had beef in their past lives. Let's move back a bit before we get caught in the crossfire." Madeleine, still worried about Beckett, held tightly onto his hand. Ella Hayes gasped quietly but didn't dare speak again once she saw Aiden nearby. She shut up real quick. But the rest of the rich girls clearly didn't get the memo and were still chattering on. "She ruined all our dresses! She spilled wine on us on purpose. She should either apologize or pay for the damage!" "Steward," Aiden said, voice flat but firm, "escort these young ladies to freshen up. Have the Hale family cover the cost of their dresses, but get their invitations back and send them home." Trying to bully someone under his nose? Not tod