When Love Turns to Ashes (Beatrice and Caden)

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Beatrice's calmness took everyone by surprise.

The person who had always been on the edge of the Baldwin family no longer seemed timid or spoke with her head lowered.. She stood on the stage, standing up for herself.

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gaze was

clear and firm as it swept over Caden's indifferent and gloomy expression, and she no longer showed any sign of retreat.

As the situation turned around, all the cameras focused on Kyle and Madelynn.

Kyle, feeling uncertain, instinctively looked toward Madelynn.

Madelynn frowned and gave a glance at him.

Kyle retorted loudly, "Ms. Lindsey, you can't slander me and Ms. Bradford just because I asked you a few questions!"

Madelynn, with red-rimmed eyes, said, "Beatrice, I know the school's efforts to get me the competition spot made you very angry. I just wanted an apology. I've already agreed with the police to reconcile. If you insist on this, then I'll withdraw. All I ask is for you to stop making a scene. This is causing trouble for the Baldwin family and Mr. Caden."

Retreating in order to advance is the most frequently used tactic by Madelynn.

gentle and pretty face always triggered people's desire to protect her.

The surrounding people cast approving looks toward Madelynn.

Her gentle

Madelynn leaned slightly toward Caden and said, with a pitiful tone, "Mr. Caden, don't mind it. I think Beatrice is just too determined to beat me."

Upon hearing this, Caden looked at Beatrice expressionlessly.

Beatrice, having long been accustomed

long been accustomed to his indifference, met his gaze coolly-

She took two steps forward on the stage and asked, "So, are you saying that Kyle and Ms. Bradford have never met or known each other?"

"Kyle replied affirmatively, "Of course not. If I had seen a woman as beautiful and graceful as Ms,

Bradford before, I would definitely remember her."

Madelynn pretended to think for a moment, and then cautiously replied, "No, we've never met. We don't know each other."

As soon as she finished speaking, Monica, who was usually scared of everything, suddenly rushed out to defend Beatrice.

"That's nonsense! You two have been colluding privately for a long time. All those reports online, accusing my daughter of slandering Madelynn, are

all part of your scheme."

Madelynn was momentarily stunned but quickly choked out, "Mrs. Baldwin, even if you're trying to protect your daughter, you can't just say that without evidence. How are you going to face

everyone in the Baldwin family after these words?"

Monica shot a glare at Madelynn. She had always known Madelynn was a schemer and was now publicly mocking her lack of status in the Baldwin family.

Without further words, she took out a USB drive from her bag.

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Madelynn, didn't you say you didn't know this reporter? Then why did you both spend an hour the VIP room of a luxury store? Every time this reporter comes out, negative reports about you flood the internet. By the way, I reported all those accounts that slandered you. They admitted it was because they were paid by this reporter to do it. Doesn't that seem strange?"

"What... What?"

Madelynn's face suddenly paled.

'She reached out to take the USB flash drive from Monica's hand, but Beatrice was quicker and snatched it first.

Without giving anyone any time, Beatrice immediately played the surveillance footage on the screen.

The footage clearly showed the two entering the luxury store's VIP area one after the other, chatting happily, as if they had reached some agreement and then parted with smiles. Beatrice looked at Kyle sarcastically and said, 'Kyle, this is your fault. Are you saying that you don't know Ms. Bradford because she is not pretty enough or lacks charisma?" Kyle stiffened, and his usual eloquence faltered. He opened and closed his mouth, unable to find any words to rebut.

The footage was too clear, and Beatrice hadn't played the audio, showing she had left him a step of leeway.

If he argued any further and the audio was released, he would surely be blacklisted by the industry.

Madelynn, who understood this very well, also realized the seriousness of the situation.

The audio made her afraid to make any move.

However, the skeptical looks from the people around were about to overwhelm Madelynn. If she didn't provide a reason, the image she had maintained would go.

Madelynn pressed her lips together, a glint flashing in her eyes as she advised, "Beatrice, have you forgotten something? We're here talking about you inciting others to hurt me. I'm giving you the opportunity to apologize here for the sake of reconciliation. Only through reconciliation can you - avoid trouble."

Pretending to be wronged was useless. Now she was starting to threaten But unfortunately, this time, Madelynn was wrong again.

Beatrice turned and looked at Gracie.

Gracie spoke sternly, "Ms. Bradford, we've investigated the man who intended to harm. you. He has no criminal record, only a daughter who needs money for treatment. We checked his accounts, and there was an overseas deposit that matched the surgery costs. It's just a matter of time before we identify who owns that account. But we can tell everyone that Ms. Lindsey has no

overseas accounts.

So, Ms. Lindsey was framed by someone."

These words left Madelynn speechless, and she could only bite her lip tightly in frustration. Finally, she looked at Abdiel unwillingly.

Abdiel, who had been beaten so badly, definitely wouldn't want Beatrice to escape.

badly, definitely

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Sure enough, Abdiel struggled to stand up, scoffing, "Beatrice, even if you've found so much -evidence, it doesn't change the fact that you're a woman who plays both sides. If you don't apologize, the Jimenez family will never let.noveldrama

you off.

"Look at what she's done to me! She promised me dinner and a movie and then implied that after 10 p.m. she wouldn't be able to get back to school.

"Tell me, when a woman speaks to a man like that, isn't it agreeing to sleep with him? "And yet, because I didn't give her luxury brands or money, she's treating me like this."

Abdiel played the victim, complaining bitterly in front of the cameras, and then cast a contemptuous glance at Beatrice.

He had already made agreements with the Baldwin family, and he was sure Beatrice wouldn't dare go against their wishes.

Beatrice watched Abdiel acting, a strong sense of humiliation surging through her, burning like magma in her chest, causing intense pain.

Under the scrutiny of everyone, she felt torn apart, her every flaw laid bare for examination.

She raised her gaze and met Caden's indifferent look.

She couldn't help but think, "Look, this is the person you wanted me to reconcile with. Is this the business you secured for me?" Beatrice lowered her gaze and silently endured.

After all, she had been forced to sign the reconciliation agreement, which was essentially an admission of all the accusations. Suddenly, Gracie walked up to Abdiel.

"Mr. Jimenez, it seems you haven't seen the news online. Many victims have provided evidence that you assaulted them in your car. Save your energy. You'll need to speak more soon." "You... You're lying! They wouldn't dare!" Abdiel panicked, revealing his guilt.

"Now they dare."

Gracie placed handcuffs on Abdiel.

"Abdiel tried to struggle and escape, but as he ran past Caden, he was somehow thrown to the

ground, crashing into the wall in a messy heap.

Beatrice felt a sense of relief and shouted loudly, "Mr. Jimenez, you should learn to listen. When someone says no, it means no, not 'maybe."

Abdiel was dragged out.

Suddenly,

the

surroundings fell silent, and

everyone stared at

Beatrice.

There were questioning, scrutinizing, and curious gazes...

There was also a disapproving look from Xander.

Beatrice turned around and grabbed the microphone, and her thin figure appeared even more fragile under the lights.

She slightly raised her face, her eyes glistening with tears, as if in self-mockery after surviving seme catastrophe.

Her stunning face seemed devoid of blood, as if she were about to shatter at any moment.

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she smiled and said. Today, I want to thank someone."