Chapter 731

"Madeline, you wouldn't want to go through losing Brandon again. Given how things are between you two now, you could be in trouble if you don't hand over that stuff," Conrad warned. "What do you expect me to hand over when I have nothing? You know he's been pretending the whole time and won't admit he's Brandon," I said, acting clueless. Conrad's face tightened when I didn't go along with him. "Madeline, I don't want anything to happen to you. I won't be able to keep you safe if something goes wrong." "Conrad, when have you ever kept me safe?" I shot back. All he ever had for me were his schemes. His so-called love was just a mask for his own need to possess me. Conrad gave a small nod when he saw I wasn't going to pay him any mind. "Well, take care of yourself then." With that, he stormed out, fuming. Conrad was once this warm, refined guy who always showed me kindness. Now, his true nature was finally surfacing. He didn't even bother to hide it anymore as if ready to see every