Chapter 31

Present day - 2022 (At the Beach)

"Madison!"

Madison whipped around at the sound of her name, startled instantly. She had been so engrossed in thought that she forgot where she was for a moment, and when she saw that it was Alvarez calling, she quickly relaxed, her nerves settling.

She had almost forgotten that she had called him earlier today to come meet her here, somewhere far away from the public eye, and at least she thought it was the safest place to meet up to avoid any encounter with the paparazzi.

She had been thinking about everything her mother had said the other night, and finally she was deciding to swallow her pride and give it a try.

That was why she had asked him to meet her here, so she could beg for his help, but now she suddenly began to have cold feet.

How could she shamelessly ask him for money? Even when she hadn't even repaid him for all his help.

For a second, Madison considered making up a lie to explain why she want