Chapter 0155
Chapter 0155
President Grant was unfazed by the musings of others, his face an unreadable mask while his heart
rejoiced, buoyant as a young man experiencing the first flush of love.
As the elevator doors slid open, Ethanpletely ignored the curious nces of the two employees
behind him, striding out with his gaze fixed on his phone.
The two staff members bowed respectfully, “Safe travels, President Grant.”
Could it be that the president harbored two personas-apany secret, perhaps? They certainly
wouldn’t dare to specte openly- fearing that a serious and agitated Grant might fire them on a
whim.
Somewhere abroad in a bustling capital, Shihua, who had justnded safely, was blissfully unaware
of the storm brewing back at the
Stepping off the ne, she anticipated a shower ofpliments from her colleagues-only to be met
with silence. Not a single flight attendant came to greet her, and their expressions were indifferent at
best.
Shihua shrugged it off, ming it on the crew’s fatigue, but she couldn’t help noticing something
was amiss in the work chat-no one mentioned the meeting called by Ethan. It was as if it had been
wiped from their memories, everyone except Shihua herself.
Leaving the airport for the hotel, Shihua cheerfully suggested, “How about we go out for Western
cuisine tonight? My treat.”
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The chief attendant, a woman named Yue Hui, who was middle-aged but well-preserved, thanks to
her years as a flight attendant, peeked up from her phone, “That’s very generous of you, Captain.
We haven’t had a proper team dinner since we started flying together. I say we take you up on that
offer-let’s go Dutch.”
But Shihua’s pride wouldn’t allow a Dutch treat-it wouldn’t showcase her status or her financial
prowess. With the winds of favor in her sails, she insisted on unting her means. “No need for that,
I can afford the bill for our little group.”
An attendant snickered internally, though her face showed nothing but admiration, “You must be
loaded, Captain. I’m green with envy.”
Shihua tucked a stray hair behind her ear, a flicker of unease in her eyes, but responded with faux
confidence, “Of course, I’m well-off. Thepany pays me handsomely, and besides, I don’t
usually have to spend much of my own money.”
The pause spoke volumes, and the other attendants exchanged knowing looks, their faces veiled
with thinly veiled ridicule.
One stewardess couldn’t resist teasing, “You and your boyfriend must be doing well? I wonder when
we’ll hear your wedding bells?”
Shihua stalled. Thepany had mistaken her rtionship with Ethan, seeing Madison as nothing
but a publicity tactic. Yet she wasn’t bold enough to confirm their suspicions outright-after all, it was
a farce.
She deflected with a brittleugh, “Enough about me. Shall we book that restaurant then?”
Seeing Shihua dodge their queries with such vague responses, the rest of the crew didn’t press
further. If she wanted to pick up the tab, who were they to refuse a free meal?
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“Then it’s settled. Tonight, we’re your guests, Captain. We’ll return the favor next time.”
“No need to be polite,” Shihua replied, forcing a smile as Yue Hui discreetly texted a friend on
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Yue Hui: She’s trying so hard to cover up, it’s like watching a clown who won’t admit the act, but still
ys the part.
Amelia: Just y along. Don’t worry, as long as Captain Madison is around, you won’t get fired-
even if you upset Shihua.
Yue Hui: I know, Chief Attendant Zhuo, we’re tight.
Though Amelia was a neer at Mukino Airlines, her ability to tell people exactly what they
wanted to hear won her favor. Being close to Madison made her untouchable, and when Amelia got
wind of Shihua’s situation, she was ready to bare her fangs, the part-time maniptor ready to push
back against shamelessness.
Back home, as evening fell, Madison received thepetition rulebook and set to work studying it
on the sofa, her brow furrowing. Ethan, can you stop messing with my hair?”
Since their return, Ethan had been fiddling with her hair non-stop as if it were the most fascinating
ything while juggling work on hisptop.
“I could wash your hair for you when I have a moment.”
“And when would you have the time?” Madison knew the truth; Ethan wasn’t less busy, he was just
making time for her.
“When am I not? I’ll be back every evening to wash it for you.”
Ethan paused, his brow creasing with sudden thought. He realized that many stylists, including Tony
with his mboyant style, were
men who would run their fingers through Madison’s hair and touch her scalp!
The mere thought unnerved him.
A sudden yelp from Madison broke his reverie, “Ouch!”
He quickly let go and soothed the spot he had unwittingly tugged,” Sorry, sorry. I was lost in thought-
did I hurt you?”
Before she could answer, her phone rang.
“Hello?”
A weak cough came from the other end, followed by Lucas’s feeble voice: “Madison… cough… I’m
sick, in the hospital. My parents aren’t here. Could you… bring me something to eat?”
Madison’s first instinct was to hang up, but Ethan swiftly took the phone, switched to speaker, and
silently instructed her to ask Lucas for his location.
Her mind a nk canvas of confusion, she found herself asking, Which hospital?”
Lucas eagerly provided the name.
Ethan ended the call abruptly, “You get some rest. I’ll be out for a bit.”
“What for?” Madison caught his hand.
He loomed over her, his tone grave, “He keeps calling you from new numbers. I let it slide before,
respecting your past, but it’s clear he doesn’t know his boundaries.”
Since subtlety was lost on Lucas, there was no need for Ethan to maintain the facade of a
gentleman.
Madison couldn’t deter Ethan-her concern was not for Lucas, but for Ethan himself, who seemed on
the brink of causing a scene she