My Ex-Wife Is A Big Shot In Disguise novel Chapter 36

"There's no need to insult your husband, Fanny. That hurt me," the man who had just entered said, dressed in a cream-colored suit similar to Samuel's and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, exuding a very refined temperament.

"Caius," Madison smiled and greeted him as she stood up.

"Sit, there's no need for such formality among family." Caius gestured for Madison to sit while he sat next to Fanny. He opened the water bottle he brought and offered it to the person next to him.

"Have a try. You've been busy all evening. You must be tired," he said.

As the lid was opened, the aroma of soup wafted from the water bottle.

However, Fanny didn't seem to appreciate it. "Why did you bring this here at this late hour? Do you think I'm not fat enough? And why are you using my water bottle to hold soup? This is unbelievable!" Her words sounded harsh, but she took the bottle and sipped from it slowly.

Caius smiled contentedly and gave Fanny a shoulder massage. "Fat? Of course not! You're so skinny. You need to take care of yourself. I used the water bottle because I know you can't drink too much, and you think the thermos is too ugly."

Madison, sitting on the side, silently watching their display of affection and feeling the sweetness of it. She was also surprised to see this side of Fanny. The "Iron Lady," when encountering the man she loved, could transform into a cute little girl.

Fanny pushed Caius' hand away, knowing that it wasn't appropriate for them to behave intimately in front of Madison, especially since she had been hurt by a scumbag. "Cut it out."

Caius wasn't upset and still had a smile on his face. "By the way, what were you all talking about just now, to end up cursing even me and Samuel?"

Madison briefly recounted what they had just talked about.

After listening, Caius' expression became more serious. "If you're sure about getting a divorce, it can't be delayed any longer. Jessica, you've suffered enough. You can't fall into the same trap again."

Although the late Edgar had a great responsibility for her marriage, if Madison hadn't agreed to it back then, he wouldn't have forced her into it. So, in a way, Leo was also a victim.

But no matter what, Leo's actions toward Jessica were excessive. Even from a man's perspective, Caius couldn't defend Leo especially since it was his niece who was mistreated.

Madison couldn't help but wear a wry smile at their reactions. "Fanny, Caius, it's not that I don't want to leave because of my love-struck mind. I wish it could happen sooner. It's Leo who started dragging his feet suddenly."

Saying this, Madison couldn't help but think, 'He was the one who asked for a divorce, and in the end, he's the one who's dragging his feet. What a psycho!'

"He's dragging his feet and doesn't want to get a divorce?" Fanny and Caius exclaimed almost simultaneously, their expressions almost identical.

Madison nodded. "Yes, he misunderstood my relationship with Joe, thinking that I was with Joe for money. He said I should cut ties with Joe before we proceed with the divorce. But I don't mind. I can wait. He's the one with someone waiting for him, so the divorce is a done deal."

Fanny scoffed coldly as she thought, 'He's just pretending to be kind! If he cared, how could he leave Madison alone overseas for three years without checking in on her and even hire someone to hurt her?'

Caius pinched the bridge of his glasses, looking serious. "If that's what he's thinking, it's not so bad. But I'm afraid there might be other motives. But since it's possible to get a divorce soon, let's wait and see."

Madison agreed. As she said, she wasn't in a rush. It was Sally who should be.

"Oh, here you are." The door to the lounge opened, and Joe and Samuel entered, carrying some fruit and snacks. After exchanging greetings, they sat down.

Joe also brought a stack of contracts and handed them to Madison, seated next to him. "Here, take a look, and if everything's okay, sign it."

The contracts were all about M&L Studio. They weren't just for XR Entertainment, but also several other companies on a non-exclusive signing model. In other words, M&L Studio's designs could be used by several companies at the same time. 60 percent of the final transaction's net profit would go to M&L Studio. It was giving money to Madison.

Madison was dumbfounded as she briefly skimmed through the contracts. "Why are there so many contracts? Didn't we agree that I would sign a contract with you, Joe?"

The plan was to sign the contract tonight, taking advantage of the heat of the fashion gala for some publicity.

"Here's the thing, Jessica. Our companies need original designers. For example, my and Ethan's companies need game character skins or jewelry for character pendants. So, we discussed it with Joe and drafted this non-exclusive contract," Samuel explained.

Joe remembered the attacks from the group chat and didn't want to talk, so Samuel spoke instead. After finishing, he reminded Joe. "Right, Joe?"

Joe nodded. "Yeah!"

It was clear for all to see that the group of brothers couldn't allow Joe to take Madison's designs all for himself, so they forced Joe to compromise!

"Ah, I see." Madison was stunned, but there was no problem with these contracts or Samuel's explanation. She picked up a pen and signed several contracts. "I'm lucky that I have so many brothers helping me!"

"Since it's non-exclusive, why not bring me along? My company's designers are not talented enough. With Sylvia's help, it could help me gain some fame." Fanny also joined them.

"Since you want to give me money, I'll take it!" Madison joked.

The contracts were finalized and signed, and the news was released during the break at the fashion show. Due to the different nature of the companies, only the collaboration between XR Entertainment, S&D Games, and Fanny's F&C Group was announced, using the word "etc." for the rest. Even so, it caused quite a stir at the venue.

Amidst the discussions, Leo stood up with a cold expression and said, "Let's go."

"Are we leaving now? The show hasn't finished yet." Cullen reluctantly glanced at the models on the stage and caught up with Leo.

Leo didn't like such occasions in the first place. He had come for a designer but ended up not meeting her. It was easy to imagine how disappointed he was at the moment.

Cullen followed Leo as he said, "I don't think you need to be too disheartened, Leo. Since Sylvia signed with three companies at once, it means you still have a chance."

"Do you think so?" Leo paused and glanced at him. The Palmer Group had offered triple the price, but Sylvia refused to renew the contract. Now, they couldn't even reach her, and she had signed contracts with other companies. It was clear to him that she didn't want to cooperate with the Palmer Group. However, what puzzled Leo the most was that he still didn't know how he had offended Sylvia.

Cullen understood this and asked, "So, are we just letting this go?"

Leo nodded, and his emotions gradually calmed down. "M&L Studio doesn't provide many design drafts each year, and renewing the contract with the Palmer Group would have been a bonus, not a necessity. I came here in person because Sylvia is a talented designer, and it's a pity to lose her. Also, she has done me a favor, so it's only right to try to keep her."

But obviously, there was no chance to negotiate now. Leo looked up, and his gaze suddenly darkened.

Cullen murmured after him. "But we haven't seen her yet. There might still be a chance..."

Before he could finish speaking, he saw Leo turn and walk quickly in another direction. "Hey, where are you going? Isn't the exit over there?" Cullen asked.