Chapter 30Two days later, Madison and a group of close friends she had invited gathered in Room 206 of Star Sea Karaoke for her birthday party.As the birthday girl, she was dressed in a sexy, tight dress and had exquisite makeup on.There was a large cake with candles on the table in the private room, surrounded by various fruits, snacks, and drinks.“Maddy, happy birthday!” Dakota was the first to offer her birthday wishes and the carefully prepared birthday gift.“Dakota, thank you!” Madison happily accepted the gift, but a hint of malice flashed deep in her eyes.However, Dakota didn’t see it because of the dim lighting in the room.Today, she was also dressed up, wearing a light yellow dress with abelt around her waist, accentuating her slender waist.“Let’s all sing the birthday song together!” someone suggested.“Alright!”As everyone sang, the room filled with melodious and cheerful voices.After that, the girls excitedly said, “Maddy, hurry and make a wish!”“AlrightMadison blew out the candles and closed her eyes to make a wishThen, she cut the cake into slices and distributed them to everyone.They all began to celebrate with joy.Some sang loudly, some drank, and some sat on the couch and atesnacks.Dakota sat next to Madison. Seeing that Archie wasn’t there, sheasked in surprise, “Maddy, where’s Archie? Why isn’t he here?”Since it was Madison’s birthday, Archie should have been there too.“Archie?”Madison couldn’t help but sigh and said, “Because he failed to get theproject, he had to look for other investment opportunities. He’s beenreally busy these days. That’s why he doesn’t have time to be with metoday.”“I’m so sorry, Maddy…” Dakota replied guilty. “What are you apologizing for? There’s no need to feel sorry. TheJennings family is also having difficulties now. In the business world,competition is just par for the course.”ΗMadison expressed her understanding, but deep inside, she feltextremely resentful.Dakota, that bitch! If it weren’t for her, Archie wouldn’t be busy runningaround outside for the past two days and leaving her alone on herbirthday!Archie’s father was due to return from his business trip in about twoweeks. In order to wrap up the project before his father came back,Archie was actively transferring the work to her partners in the capital.Dakota was unaware of this and thanked Madison.“Maddy, thank you for understanding me. Once the Jennings family. gets through this tough period, if the two of you ever need help with anything, just let me know. I’ll do my utmost to help.”“Okay, Dakota,” Madison said gently, but she was sneering inwardly.When would Archie ever need her help? Dakota really thought too highly of herself and the Jennings family!“Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. Today is my birthday. Comeon, drink this.”Madison picked up a full glass of red wine from the table and handedit to Dakota.Dakota rarely drank alcohol, and her tolerance was quite low. However, since it was Madison’s birthday, and in order to make her happy, she drank the whole glass in one go.The fiery alcohol filled her stomach, and a seductive blush.immediately appeared on Dakota’s face. She started to feel a lit lightheaded.Madison watched her maliciously. She knew that Dakota couldn’t drink. However, she intended to make Dakota drink today.This was just the first step of her plan!