Chapter 393 All He Wanted Was Her Love
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On the other end of the call, Madelyn’s laughter resonated warmly, “All right, all right. You just keep a tab on all the favors you think I owe you. Next time we have a chance, I promise I’ll square them all away in one
go
“No problem,” Septimus responded, his voice booming with laughter before the line went dead
At that moment, Madelyn was also basking in high spirits, reveling in the knowledge that she had masterminded the entire scheme.
It surely won’t be long before the news finds its way to Janessa. Assuming nothing unexpected happens, that woman is about to be utterly unhinged. Hmph, let’s just sit back and watch the drama unfold.
Indulging in her triumph, Madelyn chuckled to herself as she gathered her things and headed home.
When she arrived, she found Sebastian already there.
Upon her entrance, Sebastian looked up, his expression softening at the sight of her. It was evident that the recent events had taken their toll; she appeared noticeably thinner, a clear sign of the stress she had been under.
“Sebastian, I’m back,” Madelyn greeted him warmly as she approached and settled beside him on the couch.
Sebastian, moved by her weary appearance, turned to the housekeeper, “Lydia, could you please prepare some nutritious broth for Madelyn?”
“Of course,” Lydia responded with a nod, promptly setting about her task
This simple act of care filled Madelyn with a gentle warmth. She leaned a nst Sebastian, her voice tinged with exhaustion, “Sebastian, Ive been really tired lately.
“You know, I was genuinely terrified that the company would crumble–it’s my father’s legacy. If it fell apart, it would devastate him,” she confessed.
Sebastian responded by gently stroking her hair, offering a soft assurance, “It won’t come to that.”
As long as he was around, he would never let Thornton Corporation falter, not if it meant seeing her distressed. The thought of Madelyn being upset was something he could not bear.
Given her recent state of utter exhaustion, she instinctively reached out and embraced him. Following this. she whispered, “Sebastian, to be honest, I truly dislike this life filled with constant plotting and scheming.”
He felt a stir within as she spoke.
“I’ve always loathed the cunning and deceit that’s so prevalent in the business world. Sometimes, I find myself longing to just run away, to be with you, and to live a life that’s solely ours. Imagine how wonderful it would be if we could just have a simple wedding, start a small family, and lead a serene life, Just like any other ordinary couple,” she mused wistfully.
“Sadly, all I can do is dream of such things.” Madelyn continued, her voice reflecting a touch of sorrow. “My dad is aging. The company can’t afford to lose me, so I have to step up and shoulder some of this burden for him
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Seeing her in such a state tugged at Sebastian’s heartstrings. He reached out, pulling her into his arms, and gently consoled her, “If it were possible, I too would choose that life for us. But rest assured, I will ensure your happiness matches or surpasses that of any other woman.”
In his lifetime, Sebastian had few desires. The opportunity to love such a cherished woman was even
If circumstances allowed, he wouldn’t hesitate to forsake the entire Lockhart Group for a simple life with Madelyn. However, providing her with an extravagant lifestyle would be beyond his means if that were the
What Sebastian truly longed for was to see Madelyn lead a content and fulfilled life–that was all.
If she wished for the stars in the sky, Sebastian was prepared to launch a satellite for her. If she desired the moon reflected in the water, he would buy the entire ocean if necessary.
In this world, anything Madelyn desired, Sebastian would go out of his way to provide it for her.
Yet, all he wanted was her love, and that alone was sufficient
The next morning at Ingram Manor unfolded with tension in the air.
Janessa awoke with the intention of heading downstairs to grab some breakfast, but her plans took a sudden turn as soon as she began her descent and caught sight of Rachel stationed by the dining table, her face. etched with a severe and unwavering sternness.
“Aunt Rachel, what’s wrong?” Janessa felt compelled to inquire, her curiosity piqued by the unusual grimness on her aunt’s face.
What could’ve happened so early in the day to paint such a dark expression on Aunt Rachel’s face?
As she reached for her fork to commence her breakfast, her movements were abruptly interrupted by Rachel’s sudden action. With a forceful gesture, Rachel slammed a newspaper onto the table right in front of her. The startling thud caused Janessa’s fork to slip from her grasp, clattering onto the floor.
Discarding the newspaper with a flick of her wrist, Rachel bellowed with fury, “You better take a good look at this yourself!”
“W–What is it?” Janessa stammered, her voice barely a whisper as she picked up the newspaper with hands that trembled visibly.
As her eyes scanned the printed words, they involuntarily widened in shock. “W–What’s going gon!” she exclaimed
The newspapers detailed a series of unexpected raids on several clubs. These establishments, caught either in the act of drug trafficking or embroiled in unprovoked physical altercations, faced a litany of legal complications
Rachel, who had discovered the troubling news earlier that morning, was overwhelmed with frustration. “You’re asking me what’s going on? I haven’t even asked you yet, Janessa. I entrusted you with those important clubs. Is this how you take responsibility?”
“I remember when I first handed over the club to you, I explicitly told you that these clubs must be strictly mansoed. What wouldn’t tion listen?” Rachel continued her voice laced with diconnointment and
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In reality, these clubs were not ordinary, they were located in the prime sectors of the city center, attracting a clientele of affluent status, and the net income from each night could easily escalate into the tens of
millions.
Rachel had resolved to entrust these two lucrative clubs to Janessa, never anticipating that such a dire incident would unfold, leading to significant financial losses.
For a moment, Rachel was visibly shaken, her anger so intense that it nearly choked her. Her complexion turned ghastly, beyond any normal description of distress.
“Aunt Rachel, I’m really sorry. I just missed one day at the club, how was I to know that something like this would happen? Moreover, the manager didn’t even report to me, I…” Janessa stammered, her apology spilling out in a rush of words, her tone reflecting her overwhelming fear and confusion.
“The
manager was already taken into custody. How do you expect him to report to you!” Rachel retorted, her anger escalating further.
Attempting to defuse the escalating tension, Janessa pleaded, “Aunt Rachel, please calm down. Don’t let your anger affect your health.”
After hearing Janessa’s plea, Rachel managed to take a deep breath, which seemed to calm her slightly.
With a regained composure but still stern, she inquired, “I recall that these illegal drugs were always traded secretly in the past. Why were they discovered yesterday and even caught red–handed?”
“I–I don’t know either…”
“You” Rachel’s face contorted with anger, visibly distorted by the intensity of her emotions.
Janessa bit her lip in frustration, feeling a mixture of helplessness and re
She had been merely exhausted the previous day and had decided against going to the club, never imagining that her absence would lead to such a catastrophic incident.
In the end, with no other recourse, Janessa could only look at Rachel with a pleading expression, admitting her fault. “Aunt Rachel, I was wrong.
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