Chapter 578

That's why Gwen chose to play dumb. She wanted no part in this mess—all she desired was to live her own quiet life. For one, she had nothing to gain, and Ariana had genuinely helped her on multiple occasions. Secondly, Ariana’s methods were ruthless, and Gwen wasn’t foolish enough to cross her. But then Madelyn showed up, claiming she wasn’t here to propose an alliance. That left Gwen baffled. If not for an alliance, then why? To put on some fake sisterly act? Madelyn met Gwen’s wary, questioning gaze with an icy composure. "I just came to warn you," she said flatly. "Ariana is ruthless. Don’t get too close to her. I’ve observed you lately, and you don’t seem like the same kind of snake. That’s the only reason I’m telling you this." At the thought of how she had ended up married to Arnold, a flicker of hatred burned in Madelyn’s eyes. She loathed Ariana— For ruining her life. For being so vicious, yet ending up with the one person Madelyn had never dared to dream of. A woman like that