Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 249

"I do, I do!" Jade nodded frantically, terrified Beatrice might change her mind.

A flicker of disgust flashed through Beatrice's eyes, quickly masked.

Truth be told, she detested Jade.

The girl was brainless, vain, and greedy. Compared to Nora outside, she fell completely short.

But what choice did she have?

Jade's Astrological Compatibility was the perfect match for Hudson.

When it came to warding off curses and bad luck, it was better to be safe than sorry.

She could dismiss ghosts, gods, and fate, but she would never gamble with Hudson's life.

Hudson's parents had died young, and she had raised him single-handedly, acting as both mother and father. She had always felt she owed him.

At her age, she didn't want much. She only prayed her grandson, who had survived so much tragedy, would live a long, healthy life.

It was the only way she could make amends to him.

Beatrice lowered her eyes, picking up her teacup for another sip. The rising steam blurred the complex emotions in her gaze.

She wasn't a good person. She never had been.

For Hudson, she would happily drench her hands in blood. She would gladly bury her conscience.

Besides, Jade's name was the one on the marriage certificate...

She was simply returning the girl to her rightful place.

As for Nora...

If Hudson liked her, he could keep her on the side.

If he didn't...

Well, anyone who dared to make a fool out of the Lancaster family deserved whatever punishment came their way.

"Enough. You may go."

Beatrice set the teacup down and waved her hand dismissively. "Do not breathe a word of this to anyone. Wait for my instructions."

Jade blinked. "Then... when will I..."

If they had, Jade was going to make her pay dearly.

Knowing perfectly well that Hudson was her brother-in-law, Nora still shamelessly threw herself into his bed.

If she was so desperate for men, Jade would gladly find a bunch of thugs to have their way with her!

Jade's eyes narrowed, a vicious glint flashing in her irises.

Just then, Nora seemed to sense the hostile stare and turned her head, catching the pure venom in Jade's eyes.

Nora frowned slightly, wondering if she had imagined it. But by the time she focused, Jade had already looked away, flanked by the two bodyguards as she stepped into the elevator.

Just before the doors closed, Jade cast one last lingering look at Hudson.

From that angle, his sharp jawline, straight nose, and perfectly sculpted profile were undeniably striking.

He was even more handsome in person than in the photos.

Biting her lip, Jade tore her gaze away as the elevator doors slid shut.

"What is it?" Sensing her distraction, Hudson followed her line of sight.