Chapter 0123
Dinner was over and everyone had dispersed, their destinations
unknown.
During the meal, Madison had a drink. A small one, but enough that she was slightly tipsy, just like Ethan. Fortunately, Madison had no flying duties at the moment; otherwise, such casual drinking would be out of the question. It was a moment of celebration, after all.
When Ethan saw Madison heading towards her bedroom, he paused, ” Where are you going?”
She stopped, “Back to my room.”
Ethan’s expression shifted subtly, “Aren’t you… coming to mine?”
Madison fell silent, forgetting to answer.
Seeing her mute, Ethan approached with a mix of tension and darkness in his eyes that he was struggling to contain. He graspe Madison’s wrist, “You haven’t been spending time with those ma pilots, have you…
His words were abruptly stifled by her hand.
Madison was indignant, “What are you talking about?”
Ethan removed her hand, “Then why aren’t you sleeping with me anymore? Have you grown to dislike me?”
Had she already come to loathe him in such a short time?
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Madison couldn’t help but laugh, “I just thought I’d take a shower and change clothes.”
Relieved, Ethan still held her hand and pulled her toward his bedroom, “Shower in my room.”
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Pushed into the bathroom, Madison resigned herself to shower there.
Ever since living with Madison, Ethan had forbidden the housekeeper from entering his bedroom, preferring to do everything himself.
After changing the sheets, Ethan worked on his laptop, waiting for her. He was so engrossed that he didn’t hear Madison coming out of
the bathroom.
It was only when a pair of arms encircled him from behind that Ethan
was startled.
He slowly turned around.
Madison had just dried her hair and smelled softly fragrant, “You’re still busy this late?”
Ethan, looking into her eyes with a husky voice, joked, “Saving up to buy you a big airplane.”
He closed the laptop, stood up, “I’m going to take a shower.”
Madison lay down on the bed to rest.
On WeChat.
Messages of congratulations flooded in wave after wave.
Madison didn’t bother to check the news about the competition; she didn’t want praises or insults to disrupt her mood.
By the time Ethan came out from the shower, he found Madison already curled up asleep on one side.
He smiled, covered with a towel, and carefully switched off the light to lie down.
Perhaps sensing the warmth beside her, Madison, not yet deep in sleep, turned towards him.
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Ethan naturally wrapped his arms around her as if protecting his most treasured possession.
Just as he thought she had fallen asleep, a whisper sneaked out from her embrace-
“Ethan, my greatest pride now is being a source of pride for you.”
That sentence, like an adhesive, clung tightly around his heart, etching. Madison’s name onto it.
Unbeknownst to Madison, who mumbled drowsily before dozing off, Ethan had replied-
“Even if you hadn’t won, you’d still be my pride. That you like me and affirm me is enough to make me happy for many years.”
Of course, if she’d agree to marry me, that would be even better.
A night of peaceful sleep.
The outside world was buzzing louder and louder about the competition, and Madison’s fame was skyrocketing.
Many domestic media outlets wanted to interview her and were planning to run a special column titled “The Beauty in the Azure Sky.
Ethan rejected the media interviews, determined to shield Madison. from outside noises. However, he sought her opinion regarding the column.
Madison thought for a moment, “Do you want me to do it?”
Ethan was silent for a while, “From a long-term perspective, I would advise it.”
This video interview column could end up in documentaries about pilots.
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Without much hesitation, Madison said, “Then I’ll follow your advice.”
Ethan was surprised, “Follow my advice? What if I was against it?”
“Then I wouldn’t do it.”
Ethan was stunned.
The woman continued as she ate lunch, “I didn’t choose this job for fame. My mission is to fly planes and safely deliver passengers to their destinations. As for the rest, I’m not too concerned.”
“The most important thing is, if I participate in this column, they will definitely report that I am a pilot for Mukino Airlines. Your company needs experienced pilots, so it’s good publicity for you.”
At her words…
Ethan felt an overwhelming tenderness, and couldn’t stop himself from cupping her face and showering her with kisses.
Madison was almost out of breath by the end, pushing him away with a soft, cooing voice, “That’s enough…”
But her voice seemed to change something in him.
He bit down on her earlobe, making her gasp in pain.
“Don’t ever speak to other men with that tone, understand?”
After he released her earlobe, Madison pouted and rubbed where he had bitten.
“Did that hurt?” Ethan asked with a chuckle, hugging her waist, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to be so rough. How about we go to that barbecue place tonight?”
The mention of barbecue lit up her eyes, and she nodded vigorously.
Watching her childlike excitement, Ethan wanted to give her the best
of everything.
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With the column settled, no one expected the TV crew to arrive that
afternoon.
Madison couldn’t refuse, especially since she had no other engagements.
Atop Mukino International.
Ethan personally bent down to adjust her captain uniform, “Perfect, you look beautiful.”
With light makeup and her uniform neatly pressed, her high ponytail atop her head gave her an air of indomitable spirit to those who laid eyes upon her for the first time.
But in front of Ethan, she smiled with gentle warmth, “Then let’s go for dinner after you finish work.”
The love in Ethan’s eyes nearly overflowed as he answered softly,
Sure.”
In the adjacent lounge.
The room was filled with exquisite and sizable aircraft models, the kind even collectors could hardly afford.
When the column crew arrived, they set up their equipment, and the cameras focused on Madison.
For her first time in front of the camera, Madison showed no signs of nervousness; instead, she leaned back comfortably.
In the presence of strangers, she never appeared weak or easily bullied, exuding a chill that kept people at a distance.
The host started by asking Madison to share how she got into flying.
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Her responses were concise, wrapping up the question in just a few
words.
“It must have been hard to go from being doubted to winning the championship, right?” the host probed further.
Madison lowered her gaze, pondering for a long while.
At five in the evening, Ethan finished work and met with Madison who had just completed the special column filming.
They took the private elevator to the parking lot.
William was waiting in the car, ready to drive them.
Not only that, but in the car behind them were Jessica, Amelia, Michael, and Evel.
Upon hearing they were heading to the barbecue restaurant, Jessica insisted on joining, and Ethan, unable to refuse her, agreed.
As soon as both cars arrived, Lin, the owner of the restaurant, recognized them instantly.
“Oh my! The celebrities! Quick, quick inside!”
Naturally, Lin had seen the recent news and knew Madison had won the international championship, and she was thrilled.
The barbecue restaurant had private rooms, though the environment was simple.
Everyone ordered and waited, and in less than half an hour, the food
arrived.
Seated next to Evel, Madison was enjoying her meal when she suddenly heard Evel mutter in English, “We are being followed.”
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With Jessica’s loud chatter, only Madison caught the whisper.
Her brows furrowed, and she halted her eating, asking in a low voice,” Are you sure?”
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