Chapter 314

Private room. Beckett and Madeleine arrived with Clinton and Jenny. The four sat inside, quietly waiting for Caroline Parker and Mr. Parker. Honestly, the vibe was beyond awkward–tense and heavy. Clinton looked like he was forced in at gunpoint, stone-faced and brooding, like he'd rather be anywhere else but next to Jenny. His gaze stuck on Madeleine nearly the entire time. Jenny's brows pinched tight, pissed off. She shot Clinton a glare that said, "Man up, for once!" "Beckett, Dad mentioned you the other day," Jenny said with fake concern. "He said it's been a while since you came home. I guess you're tied up with your startup?" Beckett acted like she didn't even exist, eyes down, gently playing with Madeleine's fingers. Madeleine thought Beckett ignoring Jenny like that was ridiculously attractive... "Dane was asking me the other day about how I picked your ring," Beckett casually said to Madeleine, smiling like they were the only two in the room. Madeleine lit up with surprise, her