Madelyn strutted over happily, calling out, "Michelle!"

Although Nathan and Michelle had been married for a while now, he had never met Madelyn in person.

Since their grandfather, Luis Landon, hadn't acknowledged Madelyn, the Landon family would never allow an illegitimate offspring to appear before Nathan.

Nathan asked, "Who is this?"

Madelyn fixed her sparkling eyes on Nathan. He might not know who she was, but she was aware of him long before this. In fact, she had fallen in love at first sight with her stepsister's wealthy husband.

Alas, Nathan didn't belong to her. She couldn't even touch him.

She seized the opportunity to introduce herself. "Hi, Nathan! I'm Madelyn, Michelle's sister."

"You're her sister?" Nathan turned to Michelle. "Michelle, I thought you were the only daughter."

Michelle stared at Madelyn. She announced, "You hear him? The Landons have just one daughter. Please stop introducing yourself as my sister when you're just an illegitimate child. I feel embarrassed for you."

The color drained from Madelyn's face. She immediately put on a pitiful expression. "Michelle, how could you? I know you've never seen me as a sister, but I do! I was so happy to run into you and Nathan."

Michelle snapped at her, "Guess what'd make me happy? You leaving now makes me happy."

Madelyn fell silent after Michelle shot back at her. Although she was very good at putting on a front, Michelle was good at revealing her true colors.

That was why Madelyn could never one-up or put down Michelle.

Celine interrupted them. "Let's have dinner."

Madelyn turned her attention to Celine and Adam. The sight of Adam made her excited.

"Michelle, who are they?"

"This is Adam Alvarez of Alvarez Group. Celine Tate is a doctor."

It was only then that Madelyn learned she was in the company of the CEO of Alvarez Group and a genius doctor.

Madelyn stole a few more glances at

Adam. She had now reached

marriageable age, but as an

illegitimate daughter she didn't like any of the candidates Kyle introduced to her.

She turned green with envy when she found out that powerful men surrounded Michelle. As a Landon, Michelle was entitled to the family wealth and connections. On top of that, Michelle was very hardworking.

That resulted in Madelyn being sidelined all the time.

She greeted them sweetly, "Hi, Mr. Alvarez, Dr. Tate!"

Adam glanced at Madelyn quickly. He then said, "Let's have dinner."

Michelle excused herself. "I need to use the washroom."

Once Michelle was gone, Madelyn followed suit, saying goodbye to Nathan, Adam, and Celine.

Michelle heard footsteps behind her and immediately knew Madelyn was following her.

She came to a stop and spun around to confront Madelyn. "For how long are you going to tail me?"

Smiling, Madelyn explained, "I came

to the Capitol after I heard you traveled here Dad approved my move, and he even told me to learn from you!"

Michelle snickered. "Oh, really?"

Madelyn blinked innocently. "Do you not believe me? I'll make Dad call you, then!"

She quickly dialed Kyle's number. Soon, he picked up. "Hello, Madelyn. Have you arrived at the Capitol?"

"Yes, Dad! Michelle is next to me now. You should talk to her."

She handed Michelle the phone. "Michelle, Dad wants to speak to you!"