From Heartache to Heir

Chapter 70

Hailey ran out of there faster than Madison could say her name. Madison laughed till she was out of sight.

She quickly composed herself and knocked on Archer's door, she pushed the door open when she heard him mumble, "Come in,"

Madison tried so hard not to grin at her victory over Hailey. She had stopped herself from confronting her when Archer had shut her out but after today, she was glad she didn't.

She gave Archer a questioning look when she saw Archer hunched over his desk. Madison cleared her throat, bracing herself for the worst.

To her surprise, Archer was fine when he raised his head. His brows were still furrowed in concentration over whatever he was reading.

"What can I help you with?" he asked.

"Are you done avoiding me?" Madison asked, she gave him a pointed look which she ignored.

"I wasn't avoiding you," Archer said.

"Yes, you were. How would you explain how you ran out of my office the other day?"

"We were having a meeting. I had people waiting for me."

"You ignored