“I had every intention of staying at yourpany, but your actions have left me utterly disappointed.


    ” Lukas spoke, his voice chilling with a sharp edge.


    “I’m not going back now!”


    He swept past Jenna in silence, not sparing another word.


    Taking a deep breath, Jenna red at his retreating figure.


    Her anger ignited.


    “Fine! You and Madisyn just wait and see!”


    The national dance finals were drawing closer, and Jenna knew it was her chance to meet Lynda.


    It was the perfect opportunity to finally ask why the Johns family had stopped cooperating with them.


    Once the issue was settled, the Chapman and Johns families would likely rekindle their partnership, and then the Chapman family would soar to new heights.


    Everyone in Gemond would be scrambling to earn their favor.


    A smile tugged at Jenna’s lips as the thought crossed her mind and she began practicing her dance routine the moment she got home.


    One day, Madisyn was taking a break at thepany when her phone buzzed with a message from Waylon.


    “Madisyn, my shoot’s done! I heard you’ve been missing me, so I’m on my way over to see you right now!”


    Madisyn quickly responded, “Great, I’ll be waiting for you at the office!”


    Waylon grinned as he read the message.


    He hurriedly made his way to Natural Beauty.


    “Dane’s gone too far, keeping you chained to this smallpany.


    You’ve even lost weight!” The moment he walked in, he drew Madisyn into a warm embrace, his eyes filled with worry as he took in her appearance.


    Madisyn parted her lips to reply, but paused, caught in a moment of hesitation.


    “What’s the matter? Are you worried Dane might find out? Don’t be-he won’t.


    Just tell me, has he been taking good care of you?” Waylon asked, observing her hesitation.


    “Waylon.


    ” Before Madisyn could respond, a voice cut through from behind him, cold and unmistakable.


    Waylon froze, his heart sinking, as he slowly turned to face the source of the chilling voice.


    There, perched elegantly on the sofa, was Dane, smiling in a way that was anything but reassuring.


    Waylon greeted, “Dane.


    ”


    “It seems you’ve been talking about me behind my back,” Dane said slowly.


    His tone was as sharp as a de against Waylon’s throat.


    Waylon forced a nervousugh, his anxiety barely concealed.


    “Dane, no way! You know I love you the most…”


    Madisyn had to stifle augh, taken aback by how the two brothers interacted with each other.


    Dane snorted.


    “Don’t let me catch you saying that again.novelbin


    ”


    “Of course, of course!” Waylon nodded vigorously.


    After a brief visit, Dane departed for the headquarters.


    Waylon sighed in relief and turned back to Madisyn.


    “See what I mean? Dane’s always so intense.


    He didn’t give you a hard time while I was away, did he?”