Chapter 581

Madeleine didn't overthink it and got into the car with the kids. The man walked into the hotel, then turned back and gave a faint smile as he watched Madeleine and Beckett get in. … Inside the car, Beckett glanced at her and lowered his voice. "Actually, Crestview wasn't just Patrick's idea. We started it together. I had help backing me with Beach Group and Stanton, but I wasn't ready to make a move publicly, so I let Patrick take the lead." He let it all out in one breath, looking noticeably relieved. Finally, the truth was out. Madeleine sighed, then leaned in and hugged him. "I knew it. There's no way someone like Patrick, who's always chasing profits, could've built something like Crestview all by himself. Honestly, I don't blame you. I guess you never expected that guy to stab you in the back like this. He used your silence against you, stole your half of the company, and kicked you out…" She looked genuinely hurt for him. Who knew what kind of betrayals Beckett had been through?