Chapter 498

Madeleine and Marcus Reid printed out the finalized project proposal and double-checked everything one last time before heading out to meet the clients. "Let me grab your laptop for you, Maddie!" A cheerful intern from Group B eagerly offered, reaching for the laptop. Madeleine didn't think much of it and handed it over. On the way down, the intern ducked into the restroom. Madeleine and Marcus waited outside for a couple of minutes before she came rushing back. "Sorry, Maddie, I think I ate something bad. My stomach's a mess," the girl said with an embarrassed smile. Madeleine gave her a gentle look. "No worries. Hop in." "Okay!" The intern slid into the seat next to Madeleine in the back. Marcus was in the front passenger seat, scrolling through files on his phone. "Want a water?" Madeleine asked, handing her one of the standard bottled waters they'd stocked in the car. The girl hesitated for a beat, then giggled and waved it off. "Thanks, Maddie, but I don't drink this kind. I only