Chapter 0131


    Chapter 0131


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    Ethan responded with equal seriousness, “I understand your concerns, and your caution is well-


    founded. Indeed, I’m not familiar with marriage; the only reference I have is my parents’ failed one.”


    “The lessons from their mistakes are clear to me. As I’ve always said, I won’t betray you. From the


    beginning, I’ve known what I want. As for the responsibilities you mentioned, I’m ready to shoulder


    each one.”


    “I don’t mean to rush you,” he continued, the typically unshakeable Chairman of Mukino


    International showing a rare hint of vulnerability, “I just hope you’ll think about it. I can wait as long


    as it takes.”


    This matter, Madison considered seriously, especially after seeing the screenshot spreading online


    while Ethan caught up on sleep.


    The screenshot showed Ethan’s F******k post from two days prior, where he stated it was he who


    pursued her.


    He had used every means to squash the scandal about her, shielding her from the barrage of


    unusual public scrutiny.


    Just like that early autumn morning when he shielded her from every tempest that humanity could


    muster.


    He had seeded.


    And he continued to do so.


    Madison could feel his sincerity with exceptional rity.


    The morning arrived.


    Madison finally received her work schedule from Frank, instructing


    her toe to thepany.


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    Ethan was still asleep, and she didn’t disturb him, getting ready to


    leave on her own.


    Coincidentally, Brother Jia was waiting at the first-floor doorway, his smile seeming to await her


    departure.


    “Miss rk, your car is prepared,” he announced.


    Madison was pleasantly surprised, “Thank you for your efforts.”


    “Knowing you’re busy and short on time, the chef prepared a simple breakfast for you to eat on the


    way, to avoid any stomach difort.


    Brother Jia handed her the food with due reverence and saw her out.


    Treated like royalty, Madison exhaled as she opened the breakfast box and began eating while


    checking the work group on W******


    ***p.


    Many pilots were congratting her for qualifying to fly international routes. It seemed the news had


    spread throughout thepany. She responded with a smile.


    At Mukino International.


    Frank was waiting at the entrance for her.


    This was the future matriarch of thepany, to be treated with utmost respect.


    “Captain Madison, pleasee inside!”


    Madison, faced with such deferential treatment from Manager Xiao, humbly protested, “Manager


    Xiao, please act naturally. I am still your subordinate.”


    Frank chuckled, “I wish I could have someone as precious as you under mymand.”


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    They entered the office.


    Frank presented her with the new international route assignments,” What do you think?”


    “I’ve flown these before, no problem,” Madison said seriously after reviewing them.


    “Sure?”


    Frank reminded her, “This route flies twice a week, which is quite. frequent. One way is over ten


    hours, and round-trip will take at least. three days. Have you discussed this with your boyfriend…?”


    Madison pondered for a moment, Should I go back and discuss it with him?”


    Frankughed, “That would be great!”


    After all, this entirepany belongs to your boyfriend!


    “Go ask him, no rush. Here’s the contract for your raise; just sign if you’re okay with it.”


    Madison’s eyes widened, “A raise


    Frank winked, “It’s the Civil Aviation Administration’s decision.”


    With that, Madison happily signed the contract.


    “I’ve got to go; there’s a new pilot I need to interview,” Frank said,


    taking the contract and leaving.


    Madison stepped out of the office, quickly surrounded by her first and second officers.


    “Captain, congrattions!”


    “Congrats on being cleared for international routes so quickly!”


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    Madison smiled and went along with their felicitations, “Shall we have lunch together? None of you


    have flight duties, right?”


    “We’re free,” Jack beamed. “We were waiting for your work schedule to decide our own.”


    “Then let’s go?” Madison suggested, motioning them to invite a few other pilots.


    She named several.


    “Got it!” Jack dashed off to gather them.


    At a restaurant near Mukino International.


    They had just sat down when Brian, Charlie, and Henry arrived.


    Havingpeted together, they seemed to have grown closer.


    After ordering their meals.


    Brian started with a word of caution, “Flying international routes. requires even more


    meticulousness. We can’t afford any mistakes.”


    Madison epted the advice humbly.


    The meal arrived, and they enjoyed their food amidstughter and


    chatter.


    The W******p chimed.


    It was him.


    Ethan: Where are you? Not at thepany?


    Madison; Having lunch with colleagues. Are you awake?


    Ethan: Just woke up. Can I pick you up after lunch?


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    Madison: Sure.


    Ethan: Send me the address.


    After sending her location, Madison set down her phone.


    Charlie then turned to her, hesitating before speaking, “Did you know ourpany just hired a


    female pilot who returned from abroad?”


    Madison blinked, shaking her head.


    Chewing his food, Charlie continued, “I heard… she’s quite impressive. And it seems she has some


    connection with President Grant.”


    It was a heads-up.


    After Madison had deliberately concealed her rtionship with Ethan, the recent scandal had


    exposed her as President Grant’s girlfriend!


    While surprised internally, they wouldn’t discuss these matters openly -just cozying up behind the


    scenes was enough!!!


    Madison, unaware of the others’ thoughts, asked Charlie, “Do you


    know her?”


    “Not personally. But you should.”


    “Me?”


    Charlie exined, “She’s from your First Flight Academy, named Shi Hua.”


    Shi Hua?


    Madison certainly knew the name.


    When she had joined the First Flight Academy, Shi Hua was about to graduate, renowned for


    defeating numerous international aces before heading overseas to enhance her resume.


    Over the years, she must have built substantial capital.


    Maybe few in the domestic aviation circles knew of Shi Hua, but abroad, she was a well-known


    figure.


    And she was joining Mukino International.


    Most crucially, Shi Hua had a connection with Ethan?


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    “Hello?”


    Ethan, having just finished messaging Madison, answered a call without much thought.


    “Ethan, it’s me.”


    Three words were enough for Ethan to recognize the voice, “Shi Hua?”


    The woman’s voice had a seductive quality, not what one would expect from such a skilled pilot.


    “I’ve returned to the country and applied to yourpany. I just


    passed the interview. If all goes well, I’ll be your employee next week,”


    Shi Hua said.


    Ethan frowned, “Why the sudden decision to fly back home?”


    Shi Hua joked, “Does wanting to see you count as a reason?”


    Ethan’s hand, lighting a cigarette, paused, “Don’t say things like that recklessly.”


    “Why?” Shi Hua sounded puzzled.


    Ethan exined, “I wouldn’t want my girlfriend to get upset.”


    Girlfriend…


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    The call ended shortly after.


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    In a car, Shi Hua held her phone, her expression cold and stern.


    Her return was indeed abrupt, prompted by the news of Ethan having a girlfriend.


    What kind of woman had caught his eye?


    Shi Hua hade back to meet the woman Ethan would protect at


    all costs.


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