Chapter 18 " Darling , have you forgotten that I'm your husband ? When you encounter danger , the first thing you should do is tell your husband and let him protect you . " He lowered his head and kissed the top of Madison's hair , his gesture both intimate and restrained . Madison maintained a dignified smile , nodding politely to those around her . She spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear , " Mr. Vane , are you getting too deep into character ? We're a contract couple , don't think I won't hit you in public . " She still addressed him as the distant ' Mr. Vane , ' but Madison's tone had relaxed considerably , as if they were old friends . It wasn't enough . For Aziel , this was far from enough . He wanted more intimacy , a closeness that would bind them tightly together . " Even contract couples are still couples . How could I just stand by and watch someone bully you ? How about your husband prepares a surprise for you ? " " What kind of gift ? " Madison looked up , a little curious . 0.00 % 08.200 Chapter 18 " What are you two doing ? " A cold , menacing voice sounded in her ear . She instinctively turned her head and saw Ronan , furious , reaching out to grab her arm . Aziel was even faster , pressing down on Ronan's wrist with one hand , increasing the pressure slightly . Ronan's face instantly turned pale from the pain , and he vaguely heard the faint crack of his wrist bone . He held back a cry of pain , while Aziel's face still wore a mask of false gentleness : " Isn't this Mr. Soper , who abandoned his girlfriend of five years just to live off a woman ? I wonder which female CEO he's targeting now ? " No one dared to speak the truth in front of Ronan - except Aziel . " It's none of your business . Whatever happens between me and Madi is not for you to interfere ! " " Is that so? " Aziel wrapped his arm around Madison's waist . " Sorry , but Madi is my wife now . Her business is my business , and I can definitely get involved . " Ronan looked at Madison in disbelief . " Madi , he's lying , isn't he ? How could you possibly marry another man ! " He remembered - Madison had once sworn by the sea to love him forever . It felt as if there were blades hidden in his lungs ; every breath brought a sharp , piercing pain . Ronan , who had always been proud and aloof , now had reddened eyes , begging humbly . 25.98 % Chapter 18 " Madi , can we talk ? I ... I regret it . " 1289 Vouchers Madison stood aside with a cold face . " Your regret has nothing to do with me . " Her tone was light , but it stabbed into Ronan's heart like a knife , leaving it bleeding . " I had my reasons . The only person I've ever loved is you . That child , that child is ours ! It has nothing to do with Eloise . " " The whole story about surrogacy with her egg is a lie . I would only allow the child's mother to be you . " Madison paused for a moment , and Ronan seemed to see hope . He took two steps forward , but was immediately blocked by bodyguards . Ronan struggled , but he was no match for the burly bodyguards and was pinned to the ground in disgrace . " I don't care anymore . The past , the pain , the child , or you - I don't care about any of it now . " Ronan struggled fiercely , causing a commotion . Suddenly , a pair of long , straight legs stopped in front of him . Out of Madison's sight , Aziel rarely dropped his smile . " Stop pestering my wife , or I promise you'll regret it . " " She's my wife ! Madison was with me for five years ! She willingly gave birth to our child , she can do for you- " Aziel had no patience to listen any longer . Today was the party he had carefully arranged for Madison , to help her build connections in Miami . One after another , these clueless people kept coming up to him , and he 50.66 % Chapter 18 was truly out of patience . He stepped on Ronan's head , grinding it down as if he were crushing garbage . 288 Vouchers " If I were Mr. Soper , I would return to the company immediately to avoid unnecessary losses . "