Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 541

Madelyn later recounted the incident to Irene, adding with icy disdain, "Perhaps no one dares to cross Ariana because she's the future mistress of the Stone Family household."

Irene listened in silence before letting out a sigh.

Her bitter smile seemed to say, "Even if that's true, what can we possibly do about it?"

Moreover, Irene gently cautioned Madelyn against antagonizing Ariana too openly. Given the current circumstances, opposing her would only bring more trouble.

Madelyn's expression darkened further at these words.

Her voice dripped with venom as she hissed, "That woman would come after us regardless. Haven’t you learned anything from the last time she drugged me? Irene, stay out of this. Let me make one thing clear—ever since that night when I was forced into bed with Arnold, I’ve decided I have nothing left to lose."

So what if Ariana was untouchable?

Even if she couldn’t bring her down completely, she’d make sure to leave a scar.

Ariana had destroyed her life.

With no future left, why shouldn’t she seek revenge? Otherwise, why would she have agreed to marry into the Stone family in the first place?

Seeing Madelyn like this pained Irene deeply.

Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, her lips parting as if to speak—yet in the end, she swallowed her words. Softly, she murmured, "Madelyn, she isn’t worth ruining yourself over. You may not love Arnold now, but feelings can change. Isn’t that how love often works? But if you insist on fighting Ariana, you’ll have no place left in the Stone Family household. You’re my dearest friend—I just want you to be happy."

Madelyn’s eyes reddened at Irene’s plea.

Still, she shook her head, her voice hoarse with anguish. "No. I could never love Arnold. My future is already gone... Irene, please, don’t say any more. I know what you’re trying to tell me. But trust me—I know my limits."

In this lifetime, she would never be with the one she truly loved.

In that case...

She would use whatever ability she had left to help Irene, her best friend.

At the very least, she couldn't stand by and watch Lambert stay with someone so malicious.

She knew Lambert still had feelings for Irene deep down. And Irene clearly still cared for him, too. Ariana was nothing but a clown, though a particularly troublesome one. With Irene's gentle nature, there was no way she could outmaneuver someone so cunning. That's why she had to step in.

And in doing so... she'd be helping Lambert too.

Consider it her final act of love—a way to ensure his happiness, even if she wasn't the one to give it to him.

...

The wedding of Madelyn and Arnold was fast approaching.

They had gotten engaged just days earlier, with the ceremony set for the tenth of next month.

Yet, the atmosphere in the Stone Family household had been anything but celebratory. Word had somehow gotten out about Alvin's injury.

Normally, a child getting hurt wouldn’t be such a big deal.

People had better things to do than gossip over something so trivial.

But this time... was different.

The elderly matriarch remained silent, her gaze calmly fixed on the potted plant before her as she meticulously tended to it with practiced hands.

The eldest son’s family stole furtive glances at Old Mr. Stone. One look at his stormy expression was enough to silence them completely. Among them, Khloe was the most terrified—after all, she had been the mastermind behind the whole affair.

It was the second branch that finally broke the suffocating silence.

Aster spoke in a hushed voice, "Mom, Dad… what exactly happened?"

Old Mr. Stone cast a cool glance at his second daughter-in-law before shifting his piercing gaze to the eldest branch. His voice was icy as he demanded, "How is Alvin now?"

The eldest uncle’s face was deathly pale.

He had feared his father since childhood, and even now, as a grandfather himself, that instinctive dread remained.

Hesitantly, he replied, "He’s… alright. The doctor said he’ll recover with proper rest."

The old man gave a slow nod. "Hmm." Then, with biting sarcasm, he added, "Alvin suffered such a serious incident, yet neither your mother nor I was informed. Why is that?"

The eldest uncle paled further.

Swallowing hard, he stammered, "I—I thought it was just a minor injury… I didn’t want to disturb you and Mom, didn’t want to trouble you unnecessarily."

"So, your mother and I were left in the dark about Alvin’s severe concussion, while *outsiders* knew every detail."

The eldest uncle froze in place.

The patriarch’s voice turned even colder. "Then explain this—how is it that the outside world knew every single detail of this incident before even the entire Stone family was aware? And why is it being said that *Lucian* was the one who pushed Alvin?"