Female Novel
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Chapter 378
As Ethan and Madelyn were about to settle the hill, they suddenly heard a melodious voice, “Mr.Arnold? What a coincidence! We meet again
Following the direction of the yoke, Madelyn saw a lady who looked like a prominent socialite withflawless skin and an elegant demeanor she did not know this woman, but recognised the personbeside her. He was Kennedy, her classmate who consistently ranked first in their grade
Madelyn looked at Kennedy and most hely guessed that these two were siblings. They shared similarfacial features, making it evident at first glance When Kennedy met Madelyn’s gaze, she nodded ingreeting, and Kennedy did the same.
Ethan only glanced at Megan without saving 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 ent 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.
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Madelyn got his meaning. She reached into his coat and took out a black wallet. As she opened thewallet, she noticed a photo inside. It was a photo of her. She had taken it wearing the school uniform onthe spur of the moment. Madelyn had natural curls, but she had found it troublesome to manage, soshe 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 standingnearby, 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 itquickly returned to normal.
After settling the bill together, they all walked out of the restaurant.novelbin
“I never expected the CEO of Arnold Corporation to be so forgetful. We had a conversation at the lastbanquet.”
As Megan spoke, she shifted her gare 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. Imust 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 somedistance 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 piercingwords, 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 merelywanted to distance himself from her. However, as she approached him again and again, it seemed shewas deliberately forcing his hand. He had no interest in women who came to him so eagerly, especiallywhen he already had Madelyn.
Ethan left with Madelyn, leaving behind a displeased Megan. He opened the passenger door, andwaited as Madelyn got into
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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.‘