CHAPTER 10 SUSPECIOUS

Suspicious... Madison's mind reeled as she processed the host's words. Connor had betrayed her, had sold her mother out to their enemies. And now, those enemies were using that information against her, against everything she had worked so hard to build. "You think that's supposed to impress me?" she asked, her voice ice cold. "That you managed to corrupt my boyfriend? That you were able to take advantage of my mother's greed? You're nothing but a bunch of scavengers, picking at the bones of better men." Madison forced a laugh, the sound bitter and hollow, a mocking echo of the host’s earlier mirth. "Well, I suppose you're feeling quite proud of yourselves," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "You've managed to destroy my family, to tear apart everything that I've worked for. Congratulations, you must be very pleased with yourselves." The host's smile faltered, a look of confusion crossing his features. "Ms. Madison, I think you’re misunderstanding me. We didn't destroy your