Chapter 327: Making Him Repent

“What are you two doing here?” Kieran asked with a feigned smile of surprise.

In reality, this was all planned. Janessa, too, feigned surprise, looking at Eunice. “Aren’t you Madelyn’s younger sister?”

Eunice was astonished. “You are… Janessa?”

Kieran continued to act shocked. “Do you two know each other?”

Janessa chuckled. “Of course. She’s the younger sister of my old friend, Madelyn. Her name is Eunice.” She then pretentiously expressed concern. “I heard there have been major changes in the Thornton family recently. Is it true your mother was driven out?”

Eunice’s face darkened instantly. Consumed by anger, she snapped, “It’s all thanks to my despicable sister! If not for her, my life would have been perfectly fine!” Turning to Janessa, she growled, “You’re a friend of that despicable woman, aren’t you? I’m warning you—mentioning her name again will put us at odds!”

Janessa smiled and quickly clarified, “You’ve misunderstood, Eunice. I was friends with Madelyn, but since she betrayed me, she’s become my enemy. My resentment toward her is no less than yours.”

Eunice cast a doubtful glance at Janessa.

“Of course,” Janessa said, smiling. “But I didn’t expect you to be with Kieran. Since Kieran is Hayden and my good friend, that makes you our friend, too. How about we join forces to deal with Madelyn in the future?”

Eunice hesitated, clearly questioning Janessa’s overly enthusiastic demeanor.

“Kieran, why aren’t you saying anything?” Janessa gave Kieran a knowing glance.

Kieran kissed Eunice’s earlobe, reassuring her, “Sweetheart, we’re all friends here, don’t worry.”

Eunice, bewitched, nodded in agreement. Madelyn remained oblivious to the conspiracy against her, her life continuing as usual.

The next day, she bought supplements before visiting Fiona in the hospital. Fiona’s health had significantly improved. Upon seeing Madelyn, she said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Ms…” She paused, saying helplessly, “But we must do something. If Nathan doesn’t change his ways, your and Jillian’s lives will never be peaceful.”

Her words prompted agreement.

“But Nathan has always been like this. Trying to change him is like asking a drug addict to quit. It’s not that easy!” Jillian said sadly. As Nathan’s older sister, she was heartbroken by his behavior.

Madelyn patted her shoulder. “Jillian, don’t worry. This time, he’ll have to change, whether he wants to or not! Otherwise, how are you and your mother supposed to live with him causing trouble every few days?”

Madelyn turned to Tristan. “Tristan, what do you think we should do?”

Tristan, displeased, huffed in anger. “I think we should capture that rascal and give him a serious lesson!”

Madelyn smiled. “What a coincidence, I was thinking the same thing.”

Nathan needed discipline, but no one had ever been able to control him, leading to his increasingly unruly behavior.

“But we have no idea where he is. And even if we find him, how are we supposed to discipline him? He’s been out in the world for years. Ordinary fights and threats won’t intimidate him,” Jillian said with frustration.

Everyone fell into deep contemplation. Jillian made a valid point; minor punishments were no longer sufficient.

Suddenly, Madelyn had an idea. “I’ve got a solution!”

Everyone gazed at her hopefully. Madelyn brought Josiah and Tristan to the black market at night while Jillian stayed with her mother.

When Tristan saw the grandeur of the casino, comparable to the one in Adonia, he was shocked. “Oh my goodness, Madelyn, you sure are fearless! Is there anywhere you dare not set foot into?”

“Isn’t that obvious? I’ve gotten used to it,” Josiah chimed in.

Madelyn chuckled. “I had no choice.” She led them upstairs to meet Septimus. All subordinates encountered recognized Madelyn and let her pass without hindrance.

When Madelyn entered with Josiah and Tristan, Septimus was playing chess.

“Mr. Septimus, you sure are free!” Madelyn chuckled.

Septimus looked up, exclaiming, “Oh, it’s you, Ms. Thornton. What a surprise!”

Madelyn smiled and sat down. She cut straight to the chase. “Mr. Septimus, I have a favor to ask.”

Septimus grinned. “Just tell me, Ms. Thornton. I’ll do my best to help, as long as it’s within my capabilities.”

“Great! You’re still as decisive as always, Mr. Septimus!” Madelyn was delighted.

She stated her purpose. “As far as I know, you have more than one casino, right?”

“Of course,” Septimus chuckled. “If this was my only casino, I would have been outdone already.”

The high-ranking executives of the black market each had their own businesses besides managing the market. Madelyn had guessed Septimus had more casinos, and she was right.