Chapter 267
Third Person’s POV
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Madison snapped with fury, “Don’t fabricate stories! I said I didn’t take them–are you trying to frame me?”
“Okay, okay, if you say you didn’t take them, then you didn’t. But I still have to report the truth to Irene. After all, you say your piece, I’ll say mine. And I have witnesses, don’t I?”
“Priscilla, do you just stand by and let her accuse me like this?” Madison demanded.
Priscilla was at a loss for words but internally seething–how dare Madison overstep like this?
She raised her head and said, “The bet did happen. How can you call it a frame–up?”
Madison, used to manipulating her, didn’t expect resistance. Her expression darkened.
Adelaide gripped Priscilla’s flustered wrist and smiled warmly, “Madison’s just joking with you. She’d never deny the bet–she’s actually trying to help. She wants to see if I’m filial, which is why she placed the bet with you.”
“She’s risking her reputation to test you- if word got out that she encouraged an elder to steal wedding gifts, the whole kingdom would know within a month. Gossip spreads like wildfire in the streets.”
After speaking, Adelaide nodded slightly to Madison, “I’m touched that Madison cares so much about my mate’s mother. Given my past reputation, your caution is understandable. I promise to treat Priscilla well and prioritize her opinions.”
“As for the pink diamonds, I planned to give some to Priscilla anyway. After I return to the Warscar Training Camp, I’ll send a batch over. She can do as she pleases with them–I won’t interfere.”
Madison realized Adelaide was offering her an exit.
She had to take it–her hard–earned reputation couldn’t be ruined over a few diamonds.
She also saw how others rallied around Adelaide, and Priscilla’s unexpected backbone made her realize future financial manipulation would be harder.
Deciding to cut her losses, Madison would return the diamonds and keep Priscilla complacent for further gains.
Despite burning with anger, Madison suddenly smiled, “If you’re filial, I’m relieved. I’d never covet your diamonds–I only wanted to test you.”
She waved a hand, “Bring the diamonds here.”
Adelaide smiled and nodded, “Thank you, Madison. Oh, and the three hundred thousand dollars owed to Priscilla.”
Madison paused, then said roughly, “Also bring a three–hundred–thousand–dollar check.”
Priscilla’s eyes lit up as she excitedly declared, “Madison is so kind to me, Adelaide. See? I told you she’s a
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good person.”
“Yes, you’re right,” Adelaide responded, her eyes downcast..
Internally, she noted, “Very good–Priscilla was still in the dark.”
Seeing Priscilla’s excited state, Madison felt both reassured and contemptuous–what a foolish woman.
But as long as Priscilla trusted her, it was enough. A few diamonds were a small price to pay for future opportunities.
The diamonds were brought out–five in total.
Priscilla and Susan, who had feared being caught and hadn’t dared to examine them earlier, now clutched them tightly.
These diamonds were indeed large. Holding five was no easy task.
The three–hundred–thousand–dollar check also arrived. Priscilla grabbed everything and coldly humphed at Adelaide, “See? Don’t judge others with your narrow mind.”
Madison sneered at Adelaide, “Oh? So you did doubt me?”
With the diamonds retrieved, Adelaide dispensed with pleasantries. “Farewell!”
She strode out first, ignoring Priscilla and Susan.
She was truly angry–despite everything, Priscilla still praised Madison.
If not for it being her second day of marriage, she would have lashed out.
Behind her, Priscilla and Madison exchanged farewells, with Priscilla inviting herself over for tea in a few days.
Madison smiled and had someone escort them out.
Adelaide quickly exited and boarded the carriage first, seething with anger and planning to confront Priscilla once she got in,
– However, when Susan helped Priscilla into the carriage, Priscilla was trembling with rage, cursing loudly,
“Bitch! How dare she deceive me? She just wanted my diamonds! Bitch, bitch!”
Adelaide raised an eyebrow–oh? Was this an act?
She hadn’t detected the reverse play on Madison.
After Susan entered the carriage and sneezed several times–clearly chilled from earlier and now worsened by the cold–Priscilla thrust the diamonds back at Adelaide, “Here, take them. You can have two hundred thousand of the three hundred thousand dollars. If you hadn’t come, she’d never have returned my diamonds or given me the money.”
She counted out the check and pushed it towards Adelaide, “Take it! Why are you
Adelaide blinked–had she heard right?
hesitating?”
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Looking at the check being shoved at her, she was genuinely surprised.
Wow, she really loved giving benefits to others. She was so easy to share money.
She had the potential to be a real soft target.
No, she already was one.
“Have you seen Madison for who she is?” Adelaide asked with a smile, her tone much warmer now. Priscilla’s face darkened, “Do I look blind? After all this, I still can’t see her true colors?”
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