Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 578

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That's why Gwen chose to play dumb.

She wanted no part in this mess—all she desired was to live her own quiet life. For one, she had nothing to gain, and Ariana had genuinely helped her on multiple occasions. Secondly, Ariana’s methods were ruthless, and Gwen wasn’t foolish enough to cross her.

But then Madelyn showed up, claiming she wasn’t here to propose an alliance.

That left Gwen baffled.

If not for an alliance, then why? To put on some fake sisterly act?

Madelyn met Gwen’s wary, questioning gaze with an icy composure. "I just came to warn you," she said flatly. "Ariana is ruthless. Don’t get too close to her. I’ve observed you lately, and you don’t seem like the same kind of snake. That’s the only reason I’m telling you this."

At the thought of how she had ended up married to Arnold, a flicker of hatred burned in Madelyn’s eyes.

She loathed Ariana—

For ruining her life.

For being so vicious, yet ending up with the one person Madelyn had never dared to dream of.

A woman like that didn’t deserve happiness. She had thought the car accident was divine retribution—after all, Ariana had nearly become a vegetable. But then, against all odds, she woke up.

That only deepened Madelyn’s hatred.

She cursed the heavens—why did the wicked never face justice? Why were they allowed to thrive, to gloat, to steal what wasn’t theirs, and live without consequence?

As Madelyn spoke, a mocking glint flickered in her eyes, leaving Gwen utterly bewildered.

She was completely at a loss.

Gwen naturally knew Ariana must be quite formidable, but when it came to being ruthless—who wasn’t? If she were in Ariana’s position, she wouldn’t show mercy either… So she was genuinely confused. What exactly did her new sister-in-law want from her?

Was it just to spout this nonsense?

At that moment, Madelyn snapped back to reality and immediately caught Gwen’s baffled expression.

Madelyn stiffened.

She realized Gwen probably didn’t believe a word she said.

Fair enough—Ariana had been part of the Stone family for years, and the image she’d carefully cultivated wouldn’t be easy to shatter. Still, Madelyn pressed on, “You’ll understand eventually. I hope you take my words to heart. Consider it… a piece of advice.”

Gwen: “……”

With that, Gwen silently watched as Madelyn turned away coldly and left.

In the end, Gwen never figured out what Madelyn was trying to accomplish.

She just shrugged and mentally slapped a new label on her new sister-in-law. Judging by this display, Madelyn seemed like one of those naive, pampered rich girls. Before Madelyn had entered the family, Gwen hadn’t been particularly concerned, but she had still worried that her sister-in-law might be a handful. If that were the case, her days ahead wouldn’t exactly be miserable—

But they wouldn’t be smooth sailing either.

Now, though…

She could finally relax.

Dealing with this kind of personality was practically child's play. She was like some naive young lady straight out of a soap opera—both laughable and exasperating.

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Madelyn remained oblivious to Gwen's assessment of her, her mind preoccupied with cold, calculating thoughts.

Her focus was singular: how to continue helping Irene.

Now that Ariana had regained consciousness, that faint glimmer of possibility between Irene and Lambert had vanished once more.

With Ariana—or rather, the existence of those three children—in the picture, Lambert would never casually divorce her. Madelyn had seen for herself how sharp Lambert's eldest son was. Judging by the way Old Mr. Stone and Old Mrs. Stone doted on him, it was clear Lucian was being groomed as the heir.