Chapter 0097
Madison’s breath hitched, “Doesn’t it hurt?”
Ethan placed an arm around her neck and the other around her waist, holding her as though she were a doll.
“It doesn’t hurt.”
“You’re holding too tight…” Madison patted his arm.
“I need it a little tight.” He buried his face in the nape of her neck, his breath still a tad warm, “This way I know being with you isn’t just a dream.”
Madison laughed lightly, “Hey, you don’t act much like a chairman this
way.”
“And what do I act like?”
Madison didn’t have an answer.
Ethan informed her, “In front of you, I’m not the chairman of Mukino. International. I’m just Ethan, your boyfriend now, got it?”
Caught off guard by his candid affection, Madison was saved by a timely phone call.
“Your phone is ringing.”
“I’m tired. You answer it.”
With no other choice, Madison picked up his phone, “Hello?”
Frank’s voice came from the other end, silent…
What’s going on?!!!
Madison glanced at the screen again, “Manager Xiao?”
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Frank cleared his throat, the attitude more polite and respectful than before, “Yes, yes, it’s me!”
Madison switched on speakerphone so Ethan could hear.
“I’m listening, go ahead,” Ethan said with his eyes closed.
Frank felt as if his heart might burst, quickly suppressing his shock, President Grant, we’ve received documents from the Civil Aviation Administration about the International Aviation Show. Our company is expected to send a few people as usual, but this time the number is double that of previous years. What do you think…”
Without hesitation, Ethan replied, “Follow the instructions. Oh, and add Madison’s name to the list.”
Frank wasn’t surprised, “Got it!”
After the call, Madison was bewildered, “International Aviation Show?”
She had heard of it during her time with the national airline. Typically, highly skilled and capable pilots were selected to participate, often retired military pilots.
“Every four years. Among the many airlines in the country, only three send participants: the national airline, Song Air, and ours.”
His reference to ‘ours’ gave Madison an illusory sense of belonging.
What she didn’t know was that to suppress the issue of her being grounded at the Civil Aviation Administration, Ethan had agreed to a condition with Deputy Director Ye.
Mukino International would lead the team for this year’s International Aviation Show, contributing the most participants.
This meant if they lost, Mukino International would bear the brunt of
the blame.
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In the past twenty years, they’d never won, with the best result being second place internationally, causing the leading airline each year to come under fire.
Hence, the national airline didn’t want to lead this year, and Deputy Director Ye took the opportunity to pass the task back to Mukino International.
After explaining some details to her, Ethan added, “It’s risky, but I wanted you to make an appearance internationally. Winning isn’t important, but if you do perform well, the whole world will know about you. It’d be very beneficial for your competition for the Airbus A380 pilot position next year.”
He was prepared to pave every path for Madison. All she had to do was walk forward with confidence; he would handle everything behind. her.
Protecting her dream was no jest.
Madison felt a tickling sensation in her heart, “But I’m inexperienced, won’t other pilots think you’re playing favorites?”
Ethan lifted his head slightly..
Both of them were lying down, and this slight movement brought them into a rather intimate position.
Ethan looked at her for a long while before responding with an assertive remark, “My own girlfriend, is it abnormal for me to be partial? Besides, I believe in your capabilities.”
Madison’s insides felt like they’d been jolted, sending her heart racing.
Frank worked efficiently, and by 7 pm. that evening, the list of pilots participating in this year’s International Aviation Show had been published.
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Employees perused the lineup, which included the infamously viral newcomer female captain, their eyes filled with envy.
Charlie and Brian made the cut too, their robust skills earning their rightful place to represent the company.
The announcement also stated there would be a fifteen-day training period, and all participants were to arrive at the Slandon Port Aerial Training Base by 8 a.m. the following day without delay.
Madison set about packing her luggage for the stay at the base.
Ethan, maintaining formality, knocked before entering her room.
Watching her pack everyday items, he interjected, “You don’t need to bring those.”
“Huh?” Madison looked up.
“William has prepared everything for you; just bring personal clothes.”
“Why aren’t you resting?” Madison set her suitcase aside.
Ethan coughed and sat down, placing the documents he’d brought on the table, “Keep an eye on these people on the list, and try not to get into conflicts with them.”
Reviewing the list, Madison saw the pilots from the national airline and Song Air who would compete, with eight from each and twelve from Mukino International, plus one reserve for each airline.
Twenty-three pilots in total.
Ethan highlighted two names, and they were both women, “These two pilots are infamous for their fiery temperaments. You’ve probably heard about the one from the national airline. Try not to clash too much during training. But if you really can’t hold back…”
Madison looked at him.
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His pallid face showed a nonchalant smile, “Then fight. Fight until they’re powerless to retaliate, so they won’t trouble you further. After the fight, call me immediately, got it?”
“You’re encouraging me to fight?” Madison tried to suppress a smile.
Ethan patted her head, “I’m worried you might endure to avoid troubling me. Be assured, if you get into a fight, I’ll handle the fallout, and I’ll pay the damages. Don’t hold back.”
Madison gripped the list tightly, nodding under his stern gaze, her smile tinged with appeasement, “Can we negotiate something?”
“Go ahead.”
“Can we… “Madison hesitated, “keep our relationship a secret for now?”
She didn’t want others to think she had gotten to where she was by relying on Ethan.
Understanding her request, Ethan fell silent.
Him, the chairman of Mukino International, forced to have a clandestine relationship.
Tsk.
No choice, his little girlfriend didn’t want to go public.
y and
Moments later, hiding his reluctant heart, Ethan chuckled lightly a nodded, “Okay, as you wish.”
Madison beamed with joy, wrapping him in a big hug, “Thank you, President Grant!”
He was briefly taken aback, then responded to Madison’s embrace, teasing, “Is that all for thanks?”
“Then what do you want?”
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“Aren’t you going to kiss me?” Ethan pointed to his lips.
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