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Chapter 47
Chapter 47
“Yeah.”
“I’ll accompany you.”
Madison’s mind was a whirlwind of question marks.
She couldn’t fathom how things had escalated to this point.
Nothing had happened between her and Ethan, yet he just…
Abruptly…
And so Madison found no reasonable explanation well into the night, and of course, Ethan offered none.
Gradually, her mind wandered off into sleep.
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The next day, Ethan seemed very busy, and Madison didn’t im at all.
But not seeing him was a relief-it spared her the awkwardness
She spent an entire day alone in the vast mansion, and manage clean the place from top to bottom, almost exhausting herself to collapse.
But it was good physical training.
In the afternoon, Madison stepped out to buy some fitness equipment. The house likely had a gym, but that was Ethan’s domain, and she wasn’t comfortable meddling with his things.
So, when Ethan returned home at 9:30 pm after a full day, he encountered the sight of Madison in the upstairs living room, which was directly across from her room. She was dressed in tight workout
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Her impressive figure was on full display.
Ethan’s brow furrowed as he pulled at his tie and half-turned away,
You…”
Hearing movement, Madison looked over and saw him, promptly turning off the soft music, “You’re back.”
She felt awkward now.
Ethan, sensing this, looked down to hide the glint in his eyes, Continue your workout.”
But just as he was about to leave, he turned back abruptly.
“Have you eaten?”
“What’s your uniform size?”
Their words collided unexpectedly.
Ethan fully removed his tie, leaning against his bedroom door gaze lingering on her.
After a moment, he nodded with a husky voice, “I’ve eaten. Have you
He had instructed William to ensure fresh vegetables and meats were delivered daily, so she wouldn’t go hungry at home.
This morning, guessing that Madison might feel embarrassed to see him, Ethan had opted for an unnecessary social engagement that also concluded in a decent business deal.
“I have.”
Madison stood there, feeling out of place.
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Unfortunately, Ethan’s empathy didn’t always surface when needed.
At that moment, he bluntly asked, “Did what I said last night make you uncomfortable?”
Madison looked at him, unsure what expression was appropriate for this confrontation.
Was he really being this direct?
“Madison,” he called her.
Her silence implied she was listening.
Ethan took a seat on a nearby sofa, draping one leg over the other, exuding a languid superiority.
Faced with his imposing manner, Madison spoke hastily, “Ethan, this isn’t right. Regardless of the reasons, I’m not the most suitable person for you.”
She was afraid of Ethan saying something she couldn’t fathom she had to cut him off.
Ethan, however, was not one to be influenced easily.
Playing with a lighter on the armrest, he spoke, “My principle in doi things is to act from interest, to take the risk if it’s worth it, and from capability, if I should do it. From the outcome, to see if it pays off. Not for others to tell me…”
“If she’s the right one.”
Ethan seldom preached, yet today he was relentless-
“If I think she’s worth it, then she is. Even if she’s not right, I have the power to make her right.”
His straightforwardness was domineering but also offered Madison endless respect.
Madison nearly buckled under his words.
She slowly crouched down, hugging her knees.
She hadn’t yet fully retreated from that humiliating marriage but had met someone who gave her boundless courage.
Ethan didn’t seem to wait for her to say anything. He merely reached out to ruffle her hair.
Then, as if exhausted, he leaned back and said with a laugh, “Why do you look like a bullied little wife? I haven’t tricked or hurt you. I just…”
“Want to keep you company.”
His tender smile once again infiltrated the night, reserved for Madison alone.