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After an hour passed, Forrest still did not show up. With his current results, there was really no need for any extra tutoring, anyway. Coincidentally, a few girls walked by holding books, whispering in admiration, “Did you see it? That three-pointer by Forrest was really cool!”

“I saw it. That was so impressive!” “His girlfriend is Kayla from Class Two, right? They look so good together.”

“Exactly, I feel the same way. She’s been with Forrest the longest. Previously, all those prom queens who dated Forrest didn’t last more than a week.”

One of them noticed the presence of Madelyn and nudged the person next to her. The person who had just spoken fell silent, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Madelyn set aside her studies and focused on teaching Mya. If Mya did not get it after the first explanation, she would repeat it a second or even a third time until Mya finally grasped the concept.

Madelyn was generally a patient person. Even when she felt frustrated or irritated, her anger quickly dissipated when looking at Mya’s innocent eyes. Teaching Mya was indeed somewhat challenging. After two hours, Mya had probably only grasped about half a page of the practice problems. “Madelyn, am I really dumb?” Mya blinked and looked at her.

“No, you’re smart. You just haven’t found your way of learning. Your grades are better than Forrest’s were in the past. He used to score only around fifty-something in several subjects, not even as high as your Venturian scores.”

“Really?” Mya was comforted by her words. “Yes. If Forrest can do it, you can. After you get home tonight, write down the questions I taught you today and try them again. First, understand the method to solve it, then start working on the solutions.” “Can I come to the library with you again in the future?”

Madelyn did not want to crush her hopes. “Can.” In her previous life, Madelyn also fantasized about what her unborn daughter would look like when she grew up. Maybe she would be as adorable as Mya! If Madelyn had a daughter like her, she would definitely make sure she had the best of everything in the world.

There was only half an hour left before class, so Madelyn left the library with Mya. Mya, at 5 feet 3 inches, was not particularly tall compared to Madelyn, who was almost 5 feet 7 inches. She walked alongside Madelyn, chattering incessantly and talking about things happening around her and what her family had for dinner last night.

From Mya’s words, Madelyn could tell she had a very loving family. She was the only child, with both of her parents in good health, and they doted on her. Mya’s family was everything Madelyn had ever wished for. Suddenly, she truly envied her.

A few girls came and snapped at Mya, Hey, Mya, what’s the deal? Weren’t you supposed to bring some food for us during lunchtime?”

Mya clutched her backpack, and kept bowing and apologizing in response to their questioning by the classroom door. “I’m so sorry, I forgot. I’ll go get it now.”

Mya turned around and saw Madelyn, who had not entered the classroom yet. Perhaps not wanting her to witness her embarrassment, she lowered her head and rushed off.

Madelyn was never one to meddle in others’ affairs, but this time… As Mya was about to walk past her, she grabbed her backpack. Even though she was in a difficult situation, she could not stand by in silence as someone as pure as Mya was bullied.

“Madelyn.” “Don’t go.” Madelyn opened the window and took the notebook Ethan had bound for her from her seat before pulling Mya into Class Two’s classroom.

The girls who had just harassed Mya noticed her returning empty-handed and expressed their discontent,” What’s going on? It’s almost time for class! Why aren’t you going?”

Mya hid behind Madelyn, too afraid to speak. Madelyn took off Mya’s backpack and made her sit down on her spot. Then, she placed the notebook in front of her.

“Don’t get involved in other people’s matters. They can take care of themselves. Study these thoroughly, then come find me.”

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“Hey, Madelyn, why are you meddling in Class Two’s business?” Ailsa Zink slammed her hand on the desk and stood up, joined by her close friends. Madelyn recognized them as friends of Kayla. “That’s right! We asked Mya to help, not you. Go back to your class.”

Mya was scared of them but still quickly stood ahead of Madelyn. “Don’t bully her. I’ll buy lunch for you guys.”

Then, she timidly tugged at Madelyn’s sleeve from behind and said, “Madelyn, I’m fine. Just go back to your class. You’ve helped me a lot, and I don’t want to trouble you.”

A group of people approached. Then, one of them picked up Madelyn’s notebook and said mockingly, “Can that idiot even understand this?”

“Don’t touch it. It belongs to Madelyn.” Mya reached out to grab it but was teased and played with by them like a puppet.

‘Are you telling me not to touch it? Well, guess what? Not only am I going to touch it, but I’m even going to tear it apart!”

Mya said anxiously, “Don’t!” The others were all enjoying the spectacle. That person looked at her provocatively, and a tear was made on the page.

Madelyn remained calm. Suddenly, she spoke, “Before tearing it, why not flip the page on it?” and see whose name is written “Cut the drama! It’s just a useless notebook. What’s so special about it?” Ailsa turned a page, and her expression changed instantly.

“So what? Who cares?” Ailsa said, but she nervously put the notebook back. Madelyn said, “Wait.”

“Wh-What else do you want me to do?” Ailsa asked.

“Apologize to Mya.”

“Why should I apologize to an idiot like her?” “Just because of the name written on it, “Madelyn suppressed her anger and forced herself to speak calmly.

Perhaps due to her fear, Ailsa still reluctantly apologized to Mya. Indeed, she had a reason to be fearful. “I’m sorry, Mya!” She practically gritted her teeth while saying it.

However, she still felt defiant deep down. ‘She’s just using her body to get ahead. What’s so special about her? Let’s see how long you can keep being so arrogant, Madelyn Jent!’

The others were curious about whose name Ailsa saw on the page and why it made her change her attitude suddenly.

“Oh, it’s quite lively here!” Forrest immediately disrupted the unusual vibe as he arrived. He was still wearing his basketball jersey and casually threw the ball into the hoop by the hygiene corner.

“Are you here to vent your anger on behalf of this idiot again?” He said this to Madelyn, and the ‘idiot’ referred to Mya. “You’re so warm-hearted, huh? When did…”

Madelyn ignored him and turned to Mya, saying, “From now on, come find me at noon every day. I’ll teach you. If anyone dares to bully you, just slap this notebook in their face.”

Madelyn’s confidence came from the support she received from Ethan. The bell for class rang. Madelyn was about to leave, but Forrest suddenly grabbed her.

 

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Madelyn was dragged to the doorway by Forrest just as the teacher for the upcoming class arrived. “Forrest, it’s Etlinish class now. Why aren’t you going into the classroom?” “Mind your own business! Get lost!” Forrest’s temper flared from somewhere unknown..

The Etlinish language teacher wanted to get angry but did not dare to show it. Clutching the books, she walked directly into the classroom. Forrest’s explosive temper was well-known, but it had improved compared to before.

Madelyn did not say anything about his actions either. “If there’s something, let’s talk after class. I need to go to class now.”

Forrest held onto Madelyn. She could not leave even if she wanted to. He pushed Madelyn against the wall with one hand while supporting himself with the other. He lowered his gaze to meet hers. “What did you mean by what you said to that idiot?”

Madelyn’s attractive eyebrows furrowed. “She has a name, Forrest. Please respect her.” Forrest nodded with a smirk, and impatience was evident in his eyes. Alright, Mya! Why are you tutoring her?

had already entered the classroom. Given their current status and Madelyn did not want to waste too much time with him, and the teacher postures, others could easily misunderstand them. So, she pushed him away and said calmly, “She’s my friend.”

During the conversation, the way Mya smiled at her, followed behind her, and called her name involuntarily surfaced in her mind. “You can date if you want to. I’m not against it.

“From now on, I’ll bring Mya to the library daily and tutor her. Whether you come or not is up to you. With your current grades, you’re already good enough. Even if you come with Kayla, I won’t object. However, I’ll only teach you. I’m not obligated to help her. It’s best if you teach her yourself when she can’t understand. At the same time, I hope that we don’t waste each other’s time. I only promise to tutor you and help you get into Ventropolis University. As for the rest, you’re on your own.”

Forrest looked at her serious expression, trying to discern something in her eyes. However, he saw nothing, as if there was originally a dim light from a lantern, and was extinguished instantly by a gust of wind. That night, he made a drunken confession of love to Madelyn.

However, she could not tell if it was a prank or a genuine confession. Regardless of which it was, it was impossible for them to be together, so Madelyn did not want to give him any hope or create any illusions for him. They could be friends but never lovers.

In Forrest’s fickle feelings, Madelyn saw another Zach. She had always lacked emotional security. After finishing the talk, she returned to the classroom for her lessons.

After the morning classes, the whole Class Two had learned that there was Ethan’s name along with a line of poetry he had left, ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’ on the notebook Madelyn gave to Mya. It was Ethan’s encouragement to her, and the poetry was well-written.

‘Guard my heart, have faith that the clouds will pass, and believe that brighter days will come.’ Calculating the time, Ethan would be back in three days.

Before school ended, while Madelyn was packing her things, Jadie brought a milk bottle and suddenly placed it in front of her. “Congratulations! We can go to the Math Olympiad training class together again.”

Madelyn thanked her and accepted the milk. Jadie looked at her vibrating phone and said, “Zach’s here to pick me up, so I’ll head back now.”

“Okay.” “Goodbye.” Jadie waved to her before leaving. Seeing Jadie leave, Madelyn packed up and wanted to sit for a while before leaving, as she did not want to meet Zach. Over these past few days, she had been avoiding him whenever possible.

 

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Madelyn left after waiting for fifteen minutes. As she got into the Arnold family’s car, she turned on her phone and saw several messages from Ethan. When Madelyn was about to reply, a call came in suddenly. Nervously, she pressed the answer button. “Father.”

It was a call from Hayson. He rarely called her personally. “I heard from Zach that you also received the invitation to the Young family’s banquet?”

The voice over the phone spoke calmly as usual. Madelyn felt the pressure with just that short sentence. “Yes.”

“Mr. Arnold hasn’t come back yet, so he probably won’t make it to the banquet. Come back today and prepare for it. I’ll take you there tomorrow. It’s a good opportunity for you to meet a few uncles.”

“But…” Madelyn uttered the word like a faint murmur. She was unsure if he heard her, so she quickly changed her tune and said, Alright, Father. I got it.”

Talking too much was no use anyway, since no matter the situation or the reason, Madelyn could not refuse Hayson. She told the driver to change direction and return to the Jent family’s Southern Haven Villas. Once home, she had the driver leave.

The Young family’s connections were not as vast as the Arnold family’s, but the attendees were all prominent figures this time. Bringing Madelyn along was Hayson’s way of informing the entire Ventropolis circle about her relationship with Ethan, thereby achieving his goals.

Previously, Ethan had considered taking Madelyn to various banquets, but she declined them all. It was just because she did not want to go, and Ethan would never force her to do something she did not want to. However, Hayson was different. Having grown up under this kind of pressure, she had no choice but to comply.

Back at the Jent residence, Madelyn noticed a table full of people already seated, seemingly waiting for her. Zach, Jadie, and Jasmine were all there as well. Hayson’s gaze shifted toward her. “Go wash your hands and join us for dinner.”

“Yes, Father.” Margaret took over her school bag. Jasmine stood up and served her a bowl of chicken soup. “How’ve you been at the Arnold residence? It’s been a while, and you’ve become even more beautiful. Madelyn sat beside Jasmine and smiled, saying, “Thank you.”

Suddenly, Hayson asked, “Did he tell you when he’ll return?” “He went to Marisburg for a week. The earliest he’ll come back is the day after tomorrow,” said Madelyn. “Have you two slept together yet?”

Madelyn choked on the chicken soup she was sipping. She could almost feel the numerous gazes fixed on her and also one particularly piercing and unsettling gaze that sent shivers down her spine. Without even looking, she knew where that gaze was coming from.

Jasmine patted her on the back to ease her discomfort. “Look at what you’re saying. Madelyn’s still a child, and Mr. Arnold is a sensible person. They probably haven’t done anything.”

Madelyn wished she could dig a hole and bury herself. ‘How could Father ask such a question during dinner? He used to hate it when I talked at the dinner table.’

Madelyn also had her own thoughts. Trying to appear less nervous, “Occasionally.”

 

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Upon hearing this answer, Hayson unfurrowed his brows a little. “You’re not young anymore. “Jasmine, teach her about intimate matters. “Madelyn, try to have a child within three years.”

‘Sigh, a child?’ Madelyn sometimes could not help but feel a sense of self- pity. At the same time, she felt fear because she would never have her own child, not in her previous life, nor in this one. It was her only regret in these two lifetimes.

Jasmine glanced at the man across from her thoughtfully, and a hint of a knowing smile played on her lips.

After dinner, Madelyn returned to her room. She took a shower and then dried her hair with a towel. When she heard a knock on the door, she was suddenly startled, staring at it as if a demon were knocking.

“Madelyn, are you asleep?” Hearing Jasmine’s voice, Madelyn breathed a sigh of relief. She went to open the door, seeing Jasmine looking mysterious with a box in her hands. “Is there something wrong, Aunt Jasmine?”

“Your father asked me to bring you something.” Jasmine entered the room and placed the items on the table. Madelyn closed the door and watched as Jasmine took discs from the box. “You can watch these in the evenings.”

Madelyn stared at the images on the discs, and her reaction showed extreme shock. They were all in unreadable Jonirian, featuring several women dressed in alluring kimonos. Without a doubt, Madelyn knew what the content was. She could only describe it as absurd’.

Seeing her reaction, Jasmine raised her eyebrows and smiled gently. “As a woman, you’ll go through all this eventually. Learning ahead is good. Aside from your physical appearance, your intimacy skills in the bedroom are also important. Madelyn, you’re blessed with such good looks, so make sure you don’t waste it in vain.”

Her words seemed to hold a hidden meaning, and Madelyn could only feign ignorance. Jasmine left after giving her a knowing smile.

‘Is Father planning to make me like Jasmine, using my appearance and body to please men?’ Madelyn waved away these disgusting things with one hand. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.

Once she had calmed down, she silently picked up all those things and tossed them into the closet. “The relationship between Ethan and I doesn’t require this kind of stuff to keep going, unlike theirs.”

As midnight approached, Madelyn was getting ready to sleep. She glanced at the securely locked door but still felt uneasy, so she placed a chair to block it. Madelyn slept restlessly that night.

She checked the time on her phone, which was charging on the bedside table. When she saw a message, Madelyn realized she had forgotten to reply to Ethan. She typically woke up around 8:30 a.m., except on school days.

Madelyn lay on the bed, still feeling a bit sleepy. With her eyes closed, she called Ethan. After about half a minute, he answered, “It’s the weekend, why aren’t you sleeping in?”

 

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“I went to bed early last night, so I woke up early. Ethan, I’ll probably be at home over the weekend. My father wants to take me to the Young family’s banquet tonight.”

“Do you want to go? If you don’t want to, I can have George pick you up later. Maybe you could even come to Marisburg. The day after tomorrow is Monday, and we can return to Ventropolis together.”

Madelyn was aware of the relationship between the Young and Arnold families. The CEO of YTCorp was Ethan’s mother, who had taken over the Young family’s business after leaving the Arnold family. For so many years, the relationship between Ethan and his mother had not been good, and the two families had never cooperated. To outsiders, it appeared that the Arnold family had no interest in collaborating with the Young family.

Back when Ethan confined himself in the Southern Haven Villas, his mother would visit him frequently. Her care for him was no less than her care for Yvonne. Madelyn believed that it was Ethan who had pushed his mother away. She did not know what had happened between them, but bringing up those past events would ruin Ethan’s mood. “But what if my father gets mad?” said Madelyn.

“I’ll protect you. Your father won’t dare to say anything. If they bully you, just tell me. I’ll scold them for I’m back.” you when “Alright then, I’ll get up now and go to you.”

Ethan said, “Okay. When you’re ready, send me a message.”

“Got it.” When Leyton was driving, he overheard their conversation, “So, do we still need to go back tonight?”

They finished their original one-week plan three days ahead of schedule. Leyton knew the reason. It was all because that day, Madelyn mentioned missing him. That drove them to work through two consecutive nights to complete the project.

‘Love really does open up new horizons for people.’ Ethan thought. He responded, “No need. Go and choose a restaurant for lunch. Make sure it serves local specialties.”

“Alright, Mr. Arnold.” Ventropolis was close to Marisburg. The drive to Marisburg through the highway took about an hour and a half. Marisburg was by the sea, and there were many night markets open in the evening. Ethan had also said he wanted to accompany her for a stroll.

Madelyn wore a black wool coat, which Ethan had lent her last time. She was worried that Marisburg might be too cold, so she wrapped a red scarf around her neck. His coat was quite loose and a bit long on her, but it was very warm.

Holding onto the railing, Madelyn eavesdropped on a conversation between George and her father at the corner of the first-floor staircase. “In that case, please take her to Marisburg! Let her go out and see the city. This child rarely goes out.”

Zach was the first to notice her secretly hiding on the stairs, and he gave her a subtle look. Jadie followed Zach’s gaze and also spotted Madelyn.

“George, sorry to keep you waiting. I’m ready.” Madelyn dressed casually. If one did not look at her face, one might think her coat and the boots did not match. However, her stunning face ensured she was always the center of attention, regardless of her outfit or location. She descended the stairs, one hand in her coat pocket and the other holding a chain bag. George immediately recognized the coat Madelyn was wearing. “So this coat was with Ms. Jent.”

“George, is there a problem?” Madelyn lowered her head and glanced. George smiled kindly and said, “This coat is a handmade custom design. It’s unavailable to buy in stores and is also one of Mr. Arnold’s favorites. The servants couldn’t find it when they looked for it last time.”

“This must be very expensive!” Madelyn looked down. On her birthday, Ethan had lent this coat to her to wear since he had been worried she might feel cold. However, she had forgotten to return it until now.

“As far as I know, that designer’s custom pieces start at a minimum of three million. The designer only takes ten orders a year.”

‘Three million? This price would at least increase to tens of millions in ten years.’ Madelyn suddenly felt like she was wearing a million bucks. She took a deep breath. “I’ll go upstairs to change into something else.”

“Ms. Jent, you don’t have to do that. It’s just a piece of clothing. As long as you like it, Mr. Arnold won’t care even if you burn it.”

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With Ethan’s support, no one would object to Madelyn leaving. Instead of attending those banquets with Hayson, she preferred to be with Ethan. Although Hayson was not afraid of the Arnold family, he did not dare to offend Ethan.

They departed for Marisburg at ten in the morning and arrived at 11:30. The driver dropped her off in front of a high -end restaurant. “Ms. Jent, I’ll head back now. Mr. Arnold will take you back later.” “Alright, thank you.”

“Don’t mention it, Ms. Jent. Just doing my job.” Leyton opened the front passenger door upon seeing the familiar car. Madelyn got out with her chain bag and wrapped the coat tighter. Leyton said, ” Mr. Arnold’s waiting for you inside, and I won’t join you guys.”

Before entering the restaurant, Madelyn asked, “Did you finalize the business deal?” Leyton smiled, “We’re already in the final stage, so it’s okay even if Mr. Arnold doesn’t show up.”

Madelyn nodded, “Okay, thank you.” In fact, she was worried that her presence might cause trouble for Ethan. She thought that if he was busy, she could explore Marisburg on her own.

Upon entering the restaurant, Madelyn spotted Ethan sitting on a chair. He was slightly bowing his head, seemingly sending a message to someone. She approached and quietly sat across from him. “Hey, mister. Is the person you’re waiting for not here yet? Why haven’t you ordered anything?”

Ethan put down his phone when he heard her voice. Then, he poured her a cup of tea. “Perfect timing, she’s here now. Don’t bother about the price, just order whatever you like.”

Several servers brought over some desserts and handed them two menus. “These desserts…?” Madelyn questioned. Ethan said, “I ordered them for you, just to fill you up a bit for now.”

Madelyn just randomly picked a few dishes since she could not eat much. However, they would have to take the leftover desserts home, as Ethan had ordered quite a lot.

Ethan’s amber-like eyes fixed on Madelyn as she enjoyed her food, finding pleasure in it. “I heard you did well on your exams this time.”

“I did fine. I went through a lot of practice questions, so it wasn’t too challenging.” “Eat less cold food. The weather hasn’t warmed up yet, so you might get sick.”

“Okay, I’ll take one last bite.” When Ethan was away on business trips, he usually settled for something simple and rarely visited upscale restaurants like this. He also enjoyed peace and did not like being disturbed during meals. He had also ordered these desserts at Leyton’s suggestion.

‘I should have ordered less,’ Ethan thought. As expected, Madelyn was already 80% full. Consequently, she only took a few bites of the steak, and Ethan finished the rest. Madelyn would definitely not be so unrestrained at home, but things were different when she was with Ethan since she knew he would indulge her. “Done eating?”

Madelyn nodded contentedly, “Yeah. Where are we going later?” “I’ve already had your change of clothes sent to the hotel by Leyton. Let’s take a walk to help your digestion.

“Ethan extended his hand. Madelyn understood his intention and handed him her bag. They left the restaurant with his left hand carrying it and his right hand holding hers.

 

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As Ethan and Madelyn were about to settle the bill, they suddenly heard a melodious voice, “Mr. Arnold? What a coincidence! We meet again.”

Following the direction of the voice, Madelyn saw a lady who looked like a prominent socialite with flawless skin and an elegant demeanor. She did not know this woman, but recognized the person beside her. He was Kennedy, her classmate who consistently ranked first in their grade.

Madelyn looked at Kennedy and most likely guessed that these two were siblings. They shared similar facial features, making it evident at first glance. When Kennedy met Madelyn’s gaze, she nodded in greeting, and Kennedy did the same.

Ethan only glanced at Megan without saying anything. Instead, he noticed Madelyn’s gaze and asked, “Do you know him?” Madelyn answered truthfully, “He’s my classmate.”

Ethan relaxed his gaze. The cashier handed Ethan a bill. “Sir, this is your bill. Please take a look. Are you all together?”

When Madelyn was about to speak, Ethan’s cold voice cut in, “No.” After that, he turned to Madelyn and said in a softer tone, “The wallet’s in my pocket.”

Megan smiled to ease the awkwardness, “We’re at table 12. Could I have the bill, please?” “Sure, please wait a moment.”

Madelyn got his meaning. She reached into his coat and took out a black wallet. As she opened the wallet, she noticed a photo inside. It was a photo of her. She had taken it wearing the school uniform on the spur of the moment. Madelyn had natural curls, but she had found it troublesome to manage, so she had it permed into wavy curls. Later on, she had cut it short.

“Which card?” Madelyn did not know there was a photo of her in his wallet. With someone standing nearby, she felt a sudden warmth in her cheeks.

“Any card will do.” Madelyn randomly picked a card. Unbeknownst to her, Ethan’s expression briefly changed, and it quickly returned to normal. After settling the bill together, they all walked out of the restaurant.

“I never expected the CEO of Arnold Corporation to be so forgetful. We had a conversation at the last banquet.” As Megan spoke, she shifted her gaze to Madelyn. “Is she your sister?”

‘Sister? Do we look like siblings?’ Ethan thought as his expression hardened. Upon noticing the change in Ethan’s expression, Megan quickly smiled to ease the vibe. “I’m sorry. I must have misunderstood.”

“Ms. Johnson, is there a reason for you repeatedly interacting with me?” His tone turned colder. Megan hesitated, then shook her head. “I just wanted to greet you, no other intentions.”

“Is that so? I don’t know you that well, Ms. Johnson. I think it would be best for you to keep some distance from me from now on, because I have no patience for strangers. Besides, my girlfriend is here, and I don’t want any misunderstandings between us because of someone unimportant.”

Megan’s expression turned unpleasant. Even the best manners could not withstand Ethan’s piercing words, which seemed to subtly be implying that Megan was a nuisance to him.

From the beginning, Ethan had no intention of responding to Megan’s advances and had merely wanted to distance himself from her. However, as she approached him again and again, it seemed she was deliberately forcing his hand. He had no interest in women who came to him so eagerly, especially when he already had Madelyn.

Ethan left with Madelyn, leaving behind a displeased Megan. He opened the passenger door, and waited as Madelyn got into the car. He then explained the situation, afraid she might have misunderstood. Madelyn chuckled, “I believe you.”

‘Megan’s voice was probably the one I heard during our previous phone call.’

 

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Madelyn knew not to inquire about these matters. From her experience, once a man acquired money and status, they would naturally search for other women. It seemed like an ordinary matter to her because both Hayson and Zach did it. Perhaps that was why Madelyn was willing to give her heart out to someone again. It was because Ethan gave her a sense of security that she had never felt before.

Although Madelyn did not question him, that did not mean she did not care. She merely hoped that Ethan would not betray her emotionally, mentally, or physically. If Ethan did betray Madelyn one day, she would not know who to trust anymore.

After placing their things in the car, Ethan brought her to the beach, where they held hands while walking by the seaside, Ethan would occasionally smoothen Madelyn’s hair. With their fingers intertwined, Madelyn looked at the people walking before them. She felt a sense of peace and tranquility that she had never felt before.

“Are you cold?” Ethan asked. “I’m not cold,” Madelyn answered. Then, Ethan buttoned up her coat and asked, “Do you like this spot?”

They then continued to walk on this never-ending pathway. “I like it. I’ve never been here before, so thank you for bringing me here,” Madelyn thanked Ethan.

“You’ve never been here before?” Ethan asked. Madelyn nodded her head, “Mhm, I’ve been busy with studies, so I haven’t had much time to travel. I was originally going to participate in a camp last year, but my father didn’t let me.”

“Camp?’ Ethan thought. His gaze darkened because he knew Forrest had also participated in the camp last year.

“That’s true. How about I bring you on a graduation trip when you graduate?” Ethan offered. Ethan assumed she would accept it. Unexpectedly, Madelyn declined, “It’s fine. My father’s already enrolled me in extracurricular classes, so I’ll be busy this semester break.”

“That’s fine. It’s up to you,” Ethan said. Not far away, a man wearing a black baseball cap and carrying a high-end camera was standing. He carefully timed his pictures as he took pictures of them. Although their faces were not visible in the picture, he managed to capture their side profiles.

It was the side profile of a handsome Ethan staring affectionately at the person next to them. They had their hands intertwined together. From their silhouette, you could see that they were a matching couple, and they both looked beautiful. The photographer also captured many pictures of the same scene, such as when Ethan tied a scarf to Madelyn’s neck. With every glance, his handsome looks were able to captivate millions of girls. As for Madelyn, her figure and face would definitely make her a big star if she went into the entertainment business.

‘I wonder which company this celebrity model comes from. I’ve got to sign them over later, so we’ll have material for our magazine cover!’ The photographer thought.

As for Ethan and Madelyn, they never noticed they were being photographed. They were tired from walking, so they returned to the hotel to rest. Their rooms were opposite each other.

Madelyn lay on the bed and saw that her phone was low on battery, so she turned it off and left it to charge on the bedside drawer. It was two in the afternoon, and Madelyn lay down to take a nap.

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Madelyn kept sleeping until night came. Then, she woke up to the sound of pages being flipped. She squinted her eyes and saw a person standing by her bedside. Ethan was wearing an off- white sweater, which showed the tattoo on his neck. The soft lighting of the room shined on his side profile.

When he turned around, it was Zach’s face. Madelyn was so frightened she woke up completely and jolted backward. When she saw Ethan’s face clearly, she sighed in relief. Ethan shut his book and apologized, ” Sorry for scaring you.”

Madelyn’s heart was still beating wildly, needing some time to calm down. She replied, “It’s fine. I just had a nightmare.” She brushed her hair and hugged her blanket while sitting on the bed. She then asked, “How’d you come over?

“I called you, but it wouldn’t go through. I assumed something had happened to you, so I came in to check. I saw that you were still asleep, so I thought I’d wait for you for a while,” Ethan answered.

Madelyn could see that he also had a blanket on him. Ethan smiled and explained to her, “It was a little cold, and I couldn’t find any comforters…”

Madelyn was worried and went to him, “Are your legs hurting again? Do you need me to massage them for you?”

Ethan grabbed her hand and pulled her toward him, “It’ll be warmer if you squeeze in. That way, it won’t hurt.”

Madelyn could feel her heart beating, but it was from nervousness this time, not fear. She leaned on his shoulder and hesitantly stretched her hand out to hug his waist.

‘This is just being in the same bed, right? That way, I won’t be lying to Hayson. I’ll do it just this one time,’ Madelyn thought. She stared at the book on his lap and asked, “Is the book good?”

Ethan answered, “It’s okay. It’s about a love story during the Theila Union war era. Do you want to hear about it?”

“Mhm, let’s listen to it before having our dinner,” Madelyn replied. The moonlight shone, and its silver rays melded into the dimly lit room. Ethan’s gentle and captivating voice narrated the story as he held onto Madelyn’s petite body. It was a heartwarming scene. Back in Ventropolis, however, there was a totally different scene playing.

Jadie did not understand the etiquette for business networking events or how to handle alcohol. Hence, she stayed in a quiet area near the dessert section. She saw Yvonne by Zach’s side and began doubting herself. She noticed Yvonne’s sarcastic and mocking expression when Yvonne looked at her. Jadie averted her gaze and pretended not to see it. Currently, she was just a clueless clown.

‘We’re the same age, yet she’s managed to stay by Zach’s side… I think I’ll never be able to be like Yvonne,’ Jadie thought.

At that moment, a waiter carrying a tray walked up to Jadie and whispered something in her ear. Jadie hesitantly glanced at Zach, who was chatting with someone. In the end, Jadie agreed, ” Fine.”

Jadie left the banquet hall in a decent gown and came to the swimming pool. She surveyed her surroundings and saw a few gentlemen talking with other ladies. There seemed to be nothing else around. The waiter before had clearly told her someone was looking for her.

As she walked by the swimming pool, she suddenly slipped on the slippery tiles and fell entirely into the swimming pool. Not far away, a girl had a smug smile as she watched Jadie call for help while in the pool. She said, “Mr. Burton, it’s time for you to take the stage. It’d be such a shame if you missed such an opportunity.”

“Only you truly understand me,” Randall Burton said, gripping the woman’s chin. Randall was known for his preference for toying with women, especially gorgeous women. He had been eyeing Jadie ever since she entered the venue.

Randall jumped into the cold pool. Jadie thought she had found her savior just as she was about to drown, but…

Jadie panted heavily, finally able to breathe again. As her hands got closer to the edge of the swimming pool, she felt a hand grope underneath her skirt…