Chapter 0096


    Chapter 0096


    With a sound as tender as a whisper, the woman before him held an enchanting beauty, her face a


    testament to the distinguished air her parents must possess. Yet now, her sparkling, clear eyes


    blinked repeatedly, a wordless appeal.


    Madison didn’t know how to respond to such a moment, replying offhandedly, “Is this the kind of


    thing you ask permission for?”


    Her retort coaxed a peculiar smile from the man, his arm propping him up as he leaned in close,


    “So, are you suggesting that it’s okay for me to proceed without asking?”


    “You-Mmph!”


    Madison’s eyes widened, her breath stolen by his fervent kiss.


    His earnest intensity and the warmth of his body left her heart in disarray.


    “Close your eyes.”


    Obediently, Madison did as she was told.


    It took a while before she could breathe normally again, touching her slightly swollen lips. Yet the


    man still hovered over her, showing al particr fondness for her neck. His face buried there,


    asionally nting kisses that were not crude but carried an implicit intimacy that reached deep


    into her bones.


    Just as Madison was about to squirm away from the difort, he whispered, “From now on, I am


    without a father.”


    Even the most stalwart figures had events that could unnerve them.


    Sensing the subtle destion emanating from the man beside her,


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    Madison’s heart wavered.


    She wrapped her arms around Ethan’s shoulders, the words spilling from her, “Aren’t I here for you?


    There’s so much I can do. I can take care of you when you’re sick, cook anything you crave, and


    learn what I don’t know.”


    “I’ve lost my parents too, I’m all alone. As of today, you’re all I have. We can rely on each other,


    right? And you still have Jessica?”


    She consoled Ethan with the gentlest of voices.


    In a spot unseen by Madison, Ethan’s eyes brimmed with redness. He held her tightly, his face


    nestled deeply in her neck.


    “Suddenly, I feel like all the good deeds I’ve done in my life, all the virtues I’ve umted, were all


    to prepare me for meeting you.”


    Madison was momentarily stunned.


    Could this be the highest praise in the world?


    “Ethan, you have a fever,” she reminded him,ing back to her


    senses.


    “I know,” Ethan said with a smile.


    But the pain in his body was nothingpared to the ache in his


    heart.


    Despite his disappointment in Mason, the decision to sever ties with his father had left him


    emotionally overwhelmed.


    After Ethan fell asleep, the silver-haired ginger, Yin Jiang, came to give him an injection and asked


    her brother Yin Duo to help change the dressing.


    Lawyer Zhou had specifically reminded her not to change President


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    Grant’s dressing herself.


    She didn’t understand why, but she followed the instruction.


    When Michael, about to drift off, received a message from William, he was jolted awake.


    Staring at the message, he read it over and over, ensuring he hadn’t. misunderstood, then


    immediately initiated a voice call to William.


    “What does Ethan mean by this?”


    “It’s a trust fund for Captain Madison,” William exined.


    “President Grant didn’t borate, but from what I gathered, it’s a precaution in case something


    happens to him. This fund is meant for Captain Madison’s use for the rest of her life.”


    Upon hearing the words ‘rely on each other’ from Madison, Ethan was


    struck with the idea.


    Before sumbing to his exhaustion, he sent a message to William, instructing Michael to


    purchase a trust fund for Madison.


    Should anything happen to him, this fund would not be counted as part of his estate-it would belong


    solely to Madison.


    After ending the call, Michael mused, “That’s really being lovesick, isn’t it? Dropping billions just like


    that.”


    Madison had not slept, remaining ever vignt by Ethan’s side, monitoring his temperature.


    At ten o’clock, she received a notice from herpany.


    She read it for a while, then turned her gaze to the sleeping Ethan.


    The notice stated that her suspension was revoked. All passengers on flight 1976 had submitted


    handwritten testimonies affirming


    Madison had not abandoned them but, out of kindness and


    professionalism, had flown back alone to rescue their chairman.


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    The passengers expressed their gratitude to the Mukino International chairman for his selfless act.


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    As the news broke, it caused an uproar online.


    Ny-nine percent ofizens praised Ethan’s bravery andmended Madison for her loyalty


    Somehow, a photo of Madison piloting the Mi-24 was leaked online, instantly attracting a massive


    fan base, predominantly female, who idolized her as a role model, deeming her even more dashing


    than


    men.


    Netizen 1: Could this be the same female pilot who once flew across Kylin Mountain?


    Netizen 2: I think what the user above said is quite likely!


    Netizen 1899: Able to fly a foreign military helicopter?! What kind of impressive background must


    she have?!


    Thements continued to pile up, reaching tens of thousands and shooting straight to the top of


    trending topics.


    After some time, the topment read:


    [Suddenly, I ship the female captain and the male chairman. Is that weird?]


    Thisment garnered an astonishing number of likes.


    Lucas also saw the news and, reading the praise and admiration for Madison, felt a surge of spiteful


    jealousy.


    In a huff, he left ament below:


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    [A woman who cheated within her marriage, and she’s worth your adoration?]


    Exiting the news feed to calm his mind, the more he thought about the mediauding Madison’s


    heroic deeds and the prominent individuals personallymending Madison and Ethan’s courage,


    the more discontent he became.


    Why was Madison so inconspicuous when she was with him?!


    Why didn’t he deserve her dedication?!


    Jessica arrived early to check on them, bringing lunch with her.


    “You need to eat, goddess! Look at you, you’ve lost weight in just a couple of days,” Jessica said,


    concerned. “You’re not hurt, are you? I


    was so scared!”


    Unknown to them, Jessica had cried all night upon learning of Ethan’s disappearance. She wanted


    to go abroad to find Ethan, but William had stopped her.


    Now that they were back, Jessica hurried over.


    “I’m fine. Ethan has some injuries, but nothing serious. He’ll get better with some rest,” Madison’s


    voice was hoarse.


    “Do you have a cold?” Jessica asked.


    Madison shook her head.


    Probably just a sore throat from all the worry.


    Jessica suggested, “You should rest too. I’ll tidy up the ce, and I’ll


    order something delicious for dinner.”


    “Thank you, really,” Madison said.


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    Not long after Jessica left, Madison turned to find Ethan awake, watching her.


    “You’re up?” she asked, quickly touching his forehead.


    Relieved, she found his fever had broken.


    Her hand was gently pulled, and she looked down.


    Ethan, in a weak voice, asked, “Can you lie down with me for a while?”


    Lie down with him?


    Madison was taken aback.


    Ethan managed a tired smile, “I’m like this, what do you think I can do?


    Two minutester.


    Madisony on the other side of the bed, careful not to move.


    But to her surprise, Ethan slowly turned over and pulled her into his


    embrace.


    They were very close, almost nose to nose.


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