Chapter 223: Rejecting Familial Ties

The second reason was precisely what Madeleine had just mentioned—the disgraceful secrets of Steve's family. Each one, if exposed, would be met with scorn and disgust. Steve didn't even know what to say at this point. Meanwhile, as Madeleine left Steve’s villa and got into her car, her bodyguard, seated in the driver’s seat, sighed. "Madam, since Steve has already cut ties with you, why do you still bother with their affairs? You're just bringing unnecessary trouble on yourself." The bodyguard, who had been by Madeleine’s side for a long time, couldn’t understand why she would humble herself to speak with Steve like that. "Don’t concern yourself with it. I know what I’m doing," Madeleine replied coldly, her face showing no emotion. "Understood," the bodyguard answered. Back at the house, Steve was still dwelling on what Madeleine had said. Her words had hit him where it hurt the most. Everything Steve had done up until now had been for Amia, but if what Madeleine said was true,