Chapter 141

Madeleine couldn't help feeling anxious—why did it seem like Beckett's anger was aimed at her? A chill crept down her spine. She lowered her head, at a loss for what to do. Was… was Beckett actually upset? "Take him away. Find out who sent him," Joshua said coldly, shooting Ruby a meaningful glance before letting out a sarcastic snort. Drama among the elite? Most of the crowd was just here for the show. Normally, Joshua wouldn't bother if it didn't touch his own interests. But being pulled into Ruby's scheming? Yeah, that crossed the line. Ruby's face turned sour as Clinton walked away without looking back. She was seething. That useless excuse for a son! She had spent years worrying over Clinton's future, and now he had the nerve to publicly embarrass her for some wretched girl? "Mrs. Travis, this clearly—" she started. "The bidding's starting. Joshua, get everyone inside," Mrs. Travis interrupted calmly, her voice low. Her gaze briefly rested on Madeleine, softening a little. "I trus