Female Novel
Chapter 487
chool bag and asked, “Ms. Jent, what’s wrong with Mr. Arnold?” Madelyn shook her head, “Serve thAfter she let off the long–suppressed emotions, she instantly felt better. The paint spilled all over thefloor. Madelyn stared at it for a very long time before quietly getting up to clean the mess. She walkedout to search for a mop. In the corridor, a beautiful piano melody filled the air, although she couldn’tpinpoint its source. As she was cleaning up while listening to the piano, the unhappiness she felt beganto disappear. It was rare for Madelyn to lose her composure, and she couldn’t explain why she hadacted this way today. In the afternoon, after school, Ethan was waiting outside to pick up Madelyn. Sheopened the car door and settled into the backseat. She opened the car door and sat in the backpassenger seat. Ethan instructed the chauffeur, “Drive.” Madelyn sensed something was amiss in histone, but she wasn’t sure what had happened. The atmosphere in the car felt unusually tense as well. emeal on a tray. I’ll take it upstairs to him later.” The servant responded, “Okay.” Madelyn carried themeal and went to the study. She knocked on the door. But she did not get a response. So, she justentered the room anyway. The vintage study room was filled with a thick tobacco smell. Ethan wasstanding in front of the floor–to- ceiling window with a freshly lit cigarette in his hand. Upon hearing themovement, Ethan did not turn his head. Madelyn placed the meal on the table and said, “If you’re busywith work, I won’t disturb you. Remember to eat. I’ll leave now.” Ethan said, “Wait!” Madelyn wasnervous when she heard his voice, “Is there anything else?” She placed her hands in front of her withher fingers interlocked. Ethan threw the cigarette butt and turned around. His gaze was deep as helooked at her, “I looked into your father’s adopted son Madelyn thought, ‘Zach?‘ The calm atmospherein the room suddenly became tense. Upon seeing her remain quiet, the cold aura emanated fromEthan became even colder, “About him… Do you have anything that you want to tell me?” When hewalked to her, Madelyn could feel a sense of oppression. The coldness and pressure from Ethan leftMadelyn feeling trapped. He seemed to be trying to read something from her eyes. But she was toocomposed and revealed nothing. Madelyn asked him, “What did you find out?” Ethan stared at herclosely. He was afraid that he might push her too far and make her feel terrified. So, he softened histone, ” What do you think?” Madelyn responded, “If you want to investigate him, I have nothing to saynovelbin
about it. You don’t have to tell me all this too. I’m going to eat now.” Ethan said, “I’m planning to acquirethe Azure Corporation and remove him from his position.” Madelyn stopped at the door. She faintlyreplied without turning her head, “This is your decision. And it has nothing to do with me. Do as youplease.” Ethan pondered in his mind, ‘Does she truly not care, or is she putting on an act?‘ ‘Madelyn,you attempted suicide just to be with him! Did you only get together with me because he didn’t wantyou? You cared so much about him that you were willing to throw your life away. But you’ve nevercared about me. And you don’t even care to explain at all!‘ When the servant went to collect the platesand utensils, she saw a mess on the floo