Chapter 0132
“Miss Shi, this is the residence your mother left for you, here are the keys.”
Arriving at a stand-alone western-style house, Shi Hua immediately arranged for cleaners. Shortly after, visitors sought her out.
“Miss Shi.”
The woman sat in the living room, her imposing gaze deterring any frivolity, “Sit.”
Her visitor laid a stack of documents on the table the collected -information Shi Hua had requested.
“Thank you,” Shi Hua uttered, her acknowledgment casual.
After polite exchanges, the visitor departed, leaving Shi Hua to peruse the personal dossier.
Whose dossier?
Naturally, it belonged to that woman named Madison.
A graduate of the First Flight Academy?
She had attended the same school as Shi Hua.
The information available on Madison wasn’t extensive, mostly
surface details.
Shi Hua eyed the photo clipped to the documents, “She’s attractive. enough. But… a divorcee has caught Ethan’s eye?”
Her personal butler and assistant arrived with their team at the house.
“Miss Shi.” Her assistant Sonya, a Chinese national with a distinctly foreign name, spoke up.
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“What are your plans now that you’re back? The company abroad said they welcome you back anytime,” Sonya inquired.
Shi Hua nonchalantly flicked at the company name on Madison’s information sheet, unscrewing a bottle of mineral water.
“Plans?”
She took a sip, “Naturally, I plan to stay with Mukino International. I’ve heard they’ll be launching Airbus A380 flights next year, and as an experienced captain, I intend to fly the most formidable aircraft they have.”
Confidence and pride were second nature to Shi Hua, regardless of comparing herself to male pilots, she never flinched.
In terms of qualifications, she considered herself second to none in Mukino International.
Originally, she planned to polish her resume abroad for another couple of years, but hearing of Ethan’s new woman, Shi Hua couldn’t
sit idle.
China’s leading female pilot?
She scoffed at the title. Unwilling to accept it, she was determined to claim that title for herself, Ethan included.
The news of the foreign female pilot joining Mukino International
caused quite the stir in the company.
That evening, at six o’clock.
The Flight Department group chat.
Madison had just gotten into Ethan’s car, scrolling through the lively welcome messages for the new member in the group chat. She
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echoed Charlie’s message and sent it out.
Unexpectedly.
In the very next moment, someone tagged her directly-
Shi Hua: @Madison, I’ve heard of your achievements, impressive work.
Madison was slightly taken aback.
Madison: @Shi Hua, thanks, senior. I’ll continue to work hard.
She remained humble.
On the other side, Shi Hua snorted. Was this woman an easy target?
In the group chat.
Shi Hua: @Madison, I saw some news when I returned to the country. Don’t let baseless rumors affect you. Improving your own flight skills is what’s most important. I believe in you, junior.
The group fell silent upon her words, no one daring to interrupt.
Madison glanced at W******p and noticed a friend request
notification.
It was Charlie.
After adding her, Charlie sent a message immediately.
Charlie: What does she mean by that? What baseless rumors? Hasn’t President Grant already acknowledged your relationship?
Madison hadn’t thought too much about it.
Charlie sent another message.
Charlie: Madison, she’s clearly being sarcastic. Why don’t you
confront her?
Madison held her forehead.
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She barely understood what point there was to confront.
Moreover, Charlie seemed so aloof. Why was she concerned about Madison’s affairs?
After some thought, Madison replied to Shi Hua in the group chat, almost instinctively.
Madison: @Shi Hua, thank you for the encouragement, senior. I naturally won’t be bothered by rumors, and certainly won’t let anyone dictate my personal life. It’s an honor to work with you, and I look forward to your guidance.
Following this exchange, Charlie sent enthusiastic thumbs-up emojis in private chat.
Charlie: That’s right! Just like that! An outsider trying to shake things up, as if.
Madison chuckled at her words.
“What are you laughing about?” Ethan, driving, heard her.
Madison turned to him, “Oh? Nothing much, my senior Shi Hua from the same academy just tagged me in the group, offering some encouragement.”
At a red light, Ethan reached out, “Let me see.”
Madison quickly deleted her recent chat with Charlie before handing over the phone.
Ethan skimmed through the entire Flight Department group chat
conversation.
He said nothing until they reached Mukino International and entered the private elevator, where some staff members saw them.
Without concealment, Ethan grasped Madison’s evasive hand,
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whispering, “What are you hiding from? Am I that embarrassing?”
“No, it’s just… there are so many people here,” Madison replied, somewhat embarrassed.
“President Grant.”
“Good to see you, President Grant.”
The staff noticed their held hands and smiled discreetly, stepping
back to give them space.
Ethan, with a courteous nod to the employees, pulled Madison into the private elevator.
As the elevator doors closed, Madison took a deep breath.
“There will be more situations like this in the future. Where will you hide then?” Ethan asked.
Madison pursed her lips, “Aren’t you worried people will say you’re playing favorites?”
“You’re excellent; it’s normal for me to support you,” Ethan replied righteously.
Alright then.
The moment they held hands was captured by a staffer and post on the company’s exclusive forum, eliciting envy and support from numerous female employees.
-They’re such a perfect match!
-I agree!
-The combination of a suit and a uniform is the most perfect pairing in the world!
-Every time I recall President Grant’s assertive F******k post from a few days ago, I’m overwhelmingly envious of Captain Madison’s good
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fortune!
The thread was filled with envious female employees.
Male employees didn’t dare make a peep. Who would dare joke about the big boss’s girlfriend?
Of course not!
Shi Hua, perusing the Mukino International forum out of curiosity, felt a vague sense of unease at the sight of that photo.
She had always believed Ethan wouldn’t casually choose a girlfriend, and even if he did, it would be someone of equal standing.
But considering the current situation…
Just as Ethan arrived at his office and began to settle into his work, he received a call from Shi Hua.
“Ethan, I start next week. Are you free today? I could come over to your place, it’s been a while since we’ve had dinner and caught up.”
At her words, Ethan’s gaze shifted subtly, “Sure, come over tonight. You know where Mu Lake Vistas is.”
Shi Hua laughed, “Alright.”
After hanging up, Ethan made a point to call William, instructing him to prepare dinner, mentioning a friend would visit. He also made arrangements for Jessica and Amelia to join them for dinner that
evening.
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