Chapter 40: The Truth Comes Out

Amia remembered what Steve had told her before—no matter what kind of trouble she encountered, she should always believe that Steve was by her side. It seemed that Madeleine had finally conceded, as she slumped down, looking defeated. "Bodyguards, take her back," she ordered. The bodyguards escorted Amia away, and then Lux approached Madeleine. "Madam, are you really afraid that Steve will get upset with you over this little assistant?" Lux asked, clearly surprised by Madeleine’s apparent fear. In a fit of rage, Madeleine threw the watering can she was holding onto the ground. "That little assistant? She's not just any assistant! She's the woman that old hag arranged for Steve to marry—the wife he's been looking for all this time. Do you think I can afford to harm her? If I actually killed her, Steve would probably come after me!" Lux was stunned by Madeleine's revelation. She had never imagined that Amia was actually Steve's wife—the woman they had been searching for all along. Thi