Chapter: 783

As Norah returned to her seat, Madeline took a few steps before experiencing intense pain in her belly. She then lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.

Kathy cried out, "Madeline!"

Kathy rushed to Madeline, with Derek following closely behind.

“Ah! Are you alright? Derek, call an ambulance!"

The exhibition hall buzzed with commotion as Madeline fell. Shortly after, a staff member arrived to assist her to the rest area.

Norah observed them with cold detachment. She had just conversed with Madeline and anticipated her fainting due to excessive stress. She believed Madeline would recover after a rest.

Kathy glared at Norah accusingly. "Norah, look at what you have done to Madeline! You accused the pregnant woman falsely, and now she's collapsed. Do you feel any remorse?"

Kathy's voice resonated loudly, revealing to many that Madeline was pregnant.

Madeline, with her slender frame and a slight bulge in her belly, appeared normal, as many women do. No one had anticipated her pregnancy.

“Should anything bad happen to Madeline, you'll bear responsibility for it."

Norah replied with raised eyebrows, “How is this my concern? You and Madeline are meant to be family. You're both deceivers."

With an intense gaze, Norah remarked, “Everyone in the audience witnessed what just happened. Accusing me of something I didn't do is simply slander!"

“Indeed, Noelle didn't even make contact with Madeline!"

“That's right, there was no physical interaction between them at all."

An irritated audience member spoke up. "Stop making a scene. We're here to enjoy the competition. Please leave."

Kathy's face turned red as anger surged within her. She was about to lash out when Derek intervened, placing a restraining hand on her shoulder.

"Enough," Derek said firmly. "Isn't this embarrassing enough?"

He then turned his attention to Madeline, who lay unconscious, and expressed his concern. "We need to take Madeline to the hospital."

While holding back her frustration, Kathy fixed a fierce glare on Norah, internally cursing her as a bad omen for the Carter family.

It seemed misfortune followed every time Norah appeared.

Kathy believed Madeline should have been a top contender in this competition, but Norah, acting as one of the judges, had wrongfully accused her of cheating, which caused her to lose consciousness.

Derek stared at Norah with intense eyes and spoke in a subdued tone.

“Norah if anything happens to Madeline, I will hold you responsible."

Though his voice wasn't loud, Kathy was able to hear every word, and she agreed with him.