Chapter 0195
This was a significant show of respect for Brian.
And Brian felt unworthy of such deference.
Ethan’s intention wasn’t to exploit his employees, rather to ensure that Brian wouldn’t be tempted by rival companies.
After the buzz died down, Brian and Madison’s salaries would surely become a focal point for major airlines.
Ethan couldn’t allow others to say that Mukino International had
mistreated two of the world’s most outstanding pilots.
Spending money for a good reputation was worth it.
Brian was silent for a long while.
Noticing his hesitation, HR quickly passed them pens, “If there are no objections, shall we sign?”
Madison glanced casually at the term of the contract.
And there it was…
Brian nearly popped his eyes out looking at Madison’s contract.
Five years for him but ten for Madison!!!
She couldn’t help but look up at Ethan.
He was slouched in his chair, giving her an innocent wink.
Brian, with a keen sense of timing, signed swiftly and stood up, President Grant, I have some matters to attend to.”
“Alright.”
Frank and HR left the room without looking back.
Once everyone was gone, Madison whispered, “Why is mine ten years? Don’t Mukino pilots usually sign for five?”
“You’re different.”
“How so?”
“You’re my girlfriend.”
Madison: “…So as your girlfriend, I need to sign for that long?”
“Do you plan on leaving me?” Ethan narrowed his eyes.
Madison sighed without a sound.
Ethan moved beside her, tilting his head, looking at her earnestly, Madison, you want to leave me, what does that mean?”
His question…
Wasn’t that usually said by women?
“Tell me, what does it mean?” Ethan’s tone rose slightly at the end, mimicking quite well.
Madison: “…”
“Alright, alright.” She surrendered.
She uncapped the pen and signed her name deftly at the end of the
contract.
Only when her signature was down did Ethan drop the sarcastic tone, Don’t worry, even if one day you really don’t want to be with Mukino. anymore, I won’t make you pay any penalties.”
Madison leaned back, arms folded, her voice rising in pitch, “What, you’ve been thinking about letting me go?”
Ethan quickly raised his hands, “I swear, I’m completely thinking of your welfare. I was afraid you’d insist on paying penalties out of principle, so I had the contract changed.”
“What’s the point of signing if there are no penalties?”
How could that hold anyone?
As she finished speaking, Madison felt a poke at her heart.
Ethan said, “It’s about conscience and responsibility. If that day ever comes, just admit you’re ungrateful, and I’ll let you go.”
Madison ground her teeth and suddenly hugged his arm, “I’ll bite you!”
Ethan thought she was joking and didn’t dodge.
But when the pain, a sharp one, hit, he clenched his teeth.
“MadisonMadison…”
“Knock, knock!”
“President Grant, about this contract…” HR came in after knoc thinking Madison had left.
But…
Madison was energetically biting Ethan’s right arm, while he, pale- faced from enduring the pain, didn’t make a sound.
The scene was comically sweet.
HR was stunned, her cheeks flushing as she hurriedly backed out,” Sorry, sorry…”
Hearing the voice, Madison turned, her facial expressions hilariously shifting from bewildered to shocked to blushing to utterly
embarrassed.
Her reactions were too fluidicalaihio prego.
Ethan took a deep breath and dhbentined his head, “Madison, you’re wasting your talent forexpressisions if you don’t become an actress.”
“Shut up!” Madison shouted at hinim
Ethan tooked a bit hurt. “But fim thaodewiho got bitten.”
You’re the one who called me ungranetariul.”
PRight. LEthan looked curious, “Did you specifically train your biting?”
Biting? Madison frowned.
Elthamppointed to his swollen arm, the bite enadrks neat and perfectly
Gound.
Likke bite strength. Yours is noomuch difionemtriona an African wild
dog…
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thaarssoppoed mid-sentence, nonchalantly fixing hibisleleavelth’s jewinggaazepand you’ve been tired fordays. Let’s goouution albige, juifricead.”
Madison d’t move, remaining seated, smiling slylyly.WWawarere you saying? Affideanwild dog? Wild dog?”
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Ethan!!!
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their chasing game.
Madison was about to catch Ethan when she was suddenly hoisted over his shoulder.
“Ethan… put me down!” Madison was both amused and exasperated.
As Ethan carried her towards the break room, he said, “Actually, hyenas
are matriarchal, just like wild dogs. The females are in charge. Wouldn’t you like to be the boss at home?”
“Hmph.” Madison slapped his back, Ethan, do you think I know nothing about animals? How could a wild dog be a hyena?”
“Anyway, both are matriarchal societies.”
Madison tugged at his ear, “You called me a dog.”
Ethan bore the pain, quickly trying to placate his girlfriend: “No, I was just commenting on your domestic status. Don’t be mad; I misspoke.
Actually, Madison wasn’t angry; she just hadn’t had the chance to spend time with him, to play around for a bit.
It wasn’t until the door of the break room closed and she was set down that Madison opened her arms and hugged him.
Ethan, taken aback, then embraced her tightly.
She was petite, yet among other female pilots, she stood tall and striking.
“I’ve missed you,” Madison said softly.
Feeling her clinginess, Ethan was nearly driven mad. He held her closer, whispering by her ear, “Should we go home then?”
Madison’s lips curved into a smile, her gaze entwined with his.
Then, under Ethan’s gaze, full of smoldering passion, she asked deliberately, “Aren’t we having a big feast?”
The fire was extinguished.
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