Chapter 2016: Unworthy To Be My Father

“Norton, I’m back! If you have any conscience left, send my mother to the Kaiser Hotel. I don’t want anything to do with the Sheffield family!”

After lunch with Jonathan, they prepared to go to the Sheffield residence. Before leaving, Madilyn called Norton, delivering a final warning.

However, Norton calmly refused. “Madilyn, everything is negotiable if you return home. I have my problems too. I hope you understand.”

Hearing him call himself her father, Madilyn’s temper flared. “Norton Sheffield, be clear. Someone like you is unworthy of being my father, so don’t pretend otherwise.”

“Madilyn, my decision isn’t meant to harm you.”

“Fine. Since you won’t send my mother back, I’ll meet you at the Sheffield residence. I don’t believe you can do anything to me in broad daylight!”

Madilyn ended the call. She and Jonathan immediately departed in a Rolls-Royce, provided by the hotel, heading to the Sheffield residence. Four or five Mercedes-Benz vehicles, carrying bodyguards, trailed behind.

Meanwhile, at the Sheffield residence, Norton called Jensen. “Mr. Cheever, my daughter has returned. If Mr. Wilmer is free, he can come. It’s a good opportunity for them to meet.”

“Okay. Ms. Madilyn returned quickly. You’re serious about this marriage, Mr. Sheffield.”

Jensen agreed and sent his son, Wilmer.

“See? I told you bringing Lorraine back forcefully was right. Madilyn would follow. Even if she resists now, she might change her mind when she sees how handsome Mr. Wilmer is,” Mildred boasted.

“That would be perfect,” Norton agreed, acknowledging the possibility. His eldest daughter, Stella, had initially resisted her arranged marriage, but had quickly developed feelings for her husband.

Norton believed feelings were secondary; a suitable match benefited both parties.

“I should talk to Lorraine. We can cooperate, even without agreement. The Cheever collaboration is crucial, regardless of Madilyn and Wilmer.”

Though confident, Norton felt unprepared.

“Fine. I can’t be bothered with Lorraine; you talk to her. I hope it doesn’t rekindle your relationship,” Mildred scoffed.

Ignoring her, he went upstairs and knocked. “Lorraine, may I come in? Madilyn will be here soon.”

Inside, Lorraine worried about Madilyn’s return. She opened the door, grimacing. “Norton, however you treat me, Madilyn is still your daughter. Don’t use tactics against her!”

“I understand, Lorraine. We need to talk. I hope you’ll help me.”

Norton favored a gentle approach, usually effective with Lorraine. This time, however, she remained unmoved, her impatience evident.