There was a sneer in the assistant's voice . Brandon's grip on his phone tightened . " That's impossible . I was only detained for a month ! There's no way Whitmore Enterprises could've crumbled this fast . You're bluffing . " Sean's voice exploded over the line . " Bluffing ? Then go see it for yourself . Your precious Whitmore Enterprises ? It's got Carter's name on it now . Rachel sold it dirt cheap with your signed transfer agreement in hand . " He paused , voice dripping with scorn . " You better wake the hell up , Brandon . You're just a drowned rat now - anyone can step on you , and no one will care . " The call cut off before Brandon could respond . He bolted toward the company building , but the moment he looked up , his heart stopped . The giant Whitmore name that once gleamed above the tower had already been replaced with Blackwell . A mocking voice rang out behind him . " Well , if it isn't the mighty Mr. Whitmore himself . Funny , you're looking more like a stray mutt than a CEO today . " Brandon spun around , and there they were - Carter Blackwell , leaning casually against a red Ferrari , one arm slung possessively around Madison . " Madison ? " Brandon's voice cracked in disbelief . Madison's arms wrapped around Carter's waist , her lips curled in a smug smile as she leaned into his chest . " Not the way you say it . I've reclaimed my birth name - Madison Hale . " Brandon trembled , staring at them as if the ground had split beneath his feet . " How ... how could you do this to me ? " His voice shook with rage and betrayal . " I gave up everything for you , Madison . Even Rachel turned her back on me now , but you - how could you ? " Madison glanced down at him with pure disdain . Chapter 8 12.16 % " You think the Whitmore name still means anything ? Your family's ruined . Was I supposed to go down with the ship ? " She gave a little snort , then added with casual cruelty , " When I begged Rachel to send me overseas , your company was already tanking . I thought that was it . But somehow , you got lucky and pulled through . Too bad - this time , you won't . " Brandon's eyes burned red . " So you weren't forced to leave the country ? You asked her to send you away ? " He lunged at her like a man possessed - but Carter caught him mid - motion and slammed a vicious kick into his chest , sending him flying . " Touch my woman again , and I'll break every bone in your body . " Another brutal stomp came down , this time directly on Brandon's hand . Then Carter's boot came crashing into Brandon's face . There was a sickening crunch . Two of Brandon's front teeth flew out , blood gushing from his mouth . Carter had never gotten over that punch Brandon once threw at him - and after years of being humiliated , he was more than ready to settle the score . " You - how dare you hit me- ! " Brandon choked out , clutching his bleeding mouth , fury and helplessness written all over his face . Carter ground his heel into Brandon's hand . " Oh , I dare . You think I need a damn occasion ? " He spat on Brandon's head . " You're not the Whitmore CEO anymore , you pathetic has - been . Rachel already sold the company to me , and even your precious little ' adopted sister ' ? She's mine now too . " Brandon could only glare , eyes full of hatred and pain . Madison slowly crouched in front of him , looking at him like something she'd scrape off her shoe . " Brandon , let me save you some breath , " she said coldly . " You're nothing now . A washed - up failure . People walk past you like they would a pile of trash - and if they're in a bad mood , they'll probably kick you for fun . What exactly do you have left to fight us with ? " Chapter 8 12.16 % Blood dripped from Brandon's lips as he stared at her in silence , hands clenched tight . " I won't let you get away with this . " She chuckled , then gently patted his bruised cheek like he was a pathetic child . " You poor thing . Still pretending you've got power left ? " she mocked . " Don't waste your energy . " She stood , looped her arm through Carter's , and leaned in to kiss his cheek . " Let's go , babe . We've got actual business to take care of . " Carter laughed out loud and pulled her close , his hand slipping down to grab her ass with no shame . " You're a little hellcat , you know that ? No wonder Brandon was so obsessed with you . " Chapter 8 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!