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Chapter 0196
Chapter 0196
It was deliberate.
She had to be doing it on purpose.
Ethan’s aura was exceptionally dark as he led Madison through the private elevator down to the underground parking lot. The employees they passed, even the security staff in the parking lot, instinctively gave him a wide berth.
The company had been abuzz with happy news these past few days, so why was President Grant in such a foul mood?
Shouldn’t he be beaming with joy?
This time, Ethan hadn’t driven himself, and the two sat in the
backseat of the chauffeured car.
Even though he was a bit peeved, he knew it wasn’t Madison’s fault and that he couldn’t take it out on her.
“What do you feel like eating?” he asked.
Madison pondered for a moment, “What’s your idea of a big feast?”
“The kind of meal you have with business partners where you barely get a mouthful.”
Madison suppressed a laugh, “Alright, let’s have that.”
The driver immediately pulled up directions to a top-tier, high-end restaurant in his mind and changed course.
“I have something to tell you,” Madison started hesitantly.
Ethan glanced at her, “Go ahead.”
“I think…”
Madison spoke with caution, “I think I should move out. Otherwise, the media and others would stir up gossip about us. It could directly affect your company.”
Ethan’s expression remained unchanged as he watched her, unwavering, until Madison couldn’t help but avert her gaze.
After a few seconds, a phone appeared before her eyes.
“See for yourself.”
Madison looked at the screen and felt her heart skip a beat.
Ethan pointed at the message, “If I’m not mistaken, this is the message you sent me, right?”
Just a few days ago, Madison told him, once the rating was over, they’d get married…
A bit impulsive, huh?
At that moment, her emotions, wrapped up in Ethan’s actions, ha suppressed her reason, leading her to blurt out that statement.
It wasn’t regret, per se, but the timing wasn’t right-surely they couldn’t just elope?
“We can take our time preparing,” Madison said. “We live separately while we do, it’s not like we’re breaking up. I just don’t want to attract more news to the company because of me.”
Her name had been in the headlines and trending too often lately, each time dragging Mukino International with it. Content held by NôvelDrama.Org.
Ethan understood her concerns and knew she felt responsible.
The more he opposed her now, the more counterproductive it would be.
After some thought, Ethan said, “That can be arranged. But I’ll choose
the place, and you can’t stop me from visiting.”
Madison opened her mouth to protest, then smiled and nodded, “Then
I’ll be troubling my boyfriend!”
She could laugh about it.
But Ethan didn’t feel like laughing.
Was his treasure just going to fly away?
He’d promised, though, and wouldn’t go back on his word. He selected from the properties he had planned to gift Madison a conveniently located villa.
“This one is a duplex, but it’s very private, each side has its own entrance. The residents here are all high society, no paparazzi. Plus, it’s the closest to my place-just a ten-minute drive.” Ethan pulled up the map to show her.
Madison nodded, “That sounds good. Anywhere is fine.”
Ethan frowned, “As long as it’s not with me, you’d be happy in a dumpster, wouldn’t you?”
“Of course not…” Madison quickly wrapped her arms around his in appeasement, “Anything you arrange for me is the best. I don’t have to worry about anything, I’m truly blessed!”
No one dislikes being praised, Ethan included. He tried to hide his smile behind a feigned dissatisfaction.
“Ah, don’t be mad,” Madison cooed unusually, “You’re not handsome when you’re upset.”
Ethan turned back instantly, “I’m not handsome?”
“Handsome!” Madison corrected quickly, “I meant you’re not
handsome when you’re angry, so don’t be mad, okay?”
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Madison cajoled him the entire way, using all her wits, until they reached the restaurant. Ethan’s mood had finally softened, leaving Madison’s mouth exhausted.
She thought to herself: Is wooing someone this exhausting? It’s certainly more troublesome than flying a plane.
“Are you criticizing me in your mind?” Ethan’s voice floated down from above her.
“…” Madison shook her head quickly “I wasn’t thinking anything.”
Ethan chuckled coldly, “Not even about me?”
“Ethan, are you doing this on purpose?”
Ethan held back his laughter and remained silent.
“Teasing me?”
The two bantered back and forth as they entered the restaurant.
The chauffeur had called ahead, and the restaurant manager await
their arrival at the entrance.
One was the chairman of a prestigious airline, and the other, a world- renowned female pilot. Their presence was indeed striking.
Not just in appearance, but also in stature.
One, an airline mogul; the other, a distinguished female pilot. Though related in industry, they weren’t quite peers.
One secured the skies, while the other soared freely through them.
They settled in, placed their orders.
Ethan didn’t even glance at the menu but rattled off a list of dishes.
then the water and manageereeft Madison expressed her surprise, ou actually rememberathbdidishnaines?
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Did you order what you like??”
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skoor seconds.
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Almost instantly, her eyes lit up.
Ethan smiled and gestured for the waiter to come over.
“What can I do for you, Mr. Grant?”
The man pointed to about five or six dishes and gauged Madison’s appetite, “Let’s start with… ten servings of each.”
The wait staff and Madison.”
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