She had secured her relationship with Howard Coleman by any means necessary, using all her advantages to snatch him away from a woman named Anita Madris.
Something obtained by force was, after all, obtained by force... It would never compare to one's wholehearted desire to love someone willingly.
Madeleine knew full well that Howard was visiting Mix Bar to find Anita. She also knew that seeing Howard with Anita would cause her anguish, yet five minutes after Howard left, she still threw off the covers, got out of bed, slipped into a simple dress, then grabbed her car keys and purse, and followed Howard out the door.
Madeleine didn't follow Howard into Mix; instead, she parked her car under the flyover directly opposite Mix Bar. She sat in the car, her gaze fixed unwaveringly on the entrance to Mix Bar.
It was already 2 a.m., but Mix Bar was at its liveliest, ablaze with lights and noise.
