Chapter 610

Madeleine's chest tightened as panic hit her. She stumbled a little as she rushed out, nearly losing her balance. Dalton quickly supported her, frowning as he turned to James. "Can you at least get your words straight?" James looked a little wronged. "My brother was in a car accident, but he's fine—just some scratches. The other driver's already in custody. Surveillance suggests it was intentional, so the cops took him." Madeleine sucked in a shaky breath. Just that one second of suspense had nearly knocked her to the ground. If James had dragged out any longer, she probably wouldn't have made it to the hospital before collapsing. "Could you not be so dramatic when you talk?" Marcus snapped with irritation. James looked guilty and didn't dare say anything more. "I'll go with you," Dalton said, helping Madeleine toward the door. Marcus gave James a final glare before following them out. As soon as the office emptied, James sneakily texted Miles: "Just told Maddy about Beckett's accident