Perhaps because the day had started too smoothly, Madeline encountered two people she'd rather avoid upon arriving at the port.
On such a pleasant day, she had no desire to see Grace Cook or Elena Peterson.
Dressed in a champagne-hued gown, Madeline walked with the sea breeze lifting her skirt and tousling her chestnut curls, revealing a face of striking beauty.
Even Grace, who held Madeline in contempt, had to admit—this face was flawless.
As Madeline approached, Grace assumed she was here to beg. After all, she'd just leaked photos of Madeline meeting another man before her divorce from Mr. Cook.
Instinctively, Grace lifted her chin, waiting haughtily for Madeline to plead.
But Madeline passed by at a distance of over a meter, ignoring her completely. Grace froze, then fury surged
