Novel Square
Chapter 0143
Chapter 0143
Yun Lei was lost in daydreams, imagining a life as the girlfriend of the Chairman of Mukino International: selecting jewelry abroad in the
morning, jetting off to another country for high tea in the afternoon, and then moving on to a fashion week elsewhere by evening.
Every day would be an envy-inducing spree of luxury.
But for now, all that was just fantasy.
They’d been dating how long, and they were already talking marriage?
Yun Lei couldn’t wrap her head around it.
So, seizing an opportunity while Madison was having lunch mid-flight, Yun Lei sidled up, feigning enthusiasm as she filled Madison’s glass. Captain, I overheard the crew saying you’re getting married? Congratulations!”
Madison paused mid-chew, looking up at Yun Lei, “Why are you here?”
Caught off guard, Yun Lei stammered, “I… I came to pour you some water.”
“Thank you.”
Sensing Madison’s disinterest in chit-chat, Yun Lei excused herself.
After she left, Madison glanced at her phone resting on the table.
She hadn’t seen Ethan’s last message, and now, it warned her to steer
clear of Yun Lei.
Keep distance from Yun Lei?
What’s her deal?
Unable to inquire now, Madison decided she’d heed Ethan’s advice
and ask him about it when they met.
Several hours later.
The four-day trip wrapped up smoothly.
As the plane touched down, the absence of the usual control tower congratulations didn’t bother Madison..
Jack, however, muttered, “Why no congrats this time?”
Landu speculated, “Maybe the tower’s too busy, forgot?”
“Impossible.”
Jack countered, “Our tower controllers are trained professionals. Remembering to congratulate us is part of their manual. Forgetting isn’t an option.”
Madison was unconcerned. Upon disembarking, she joined the ground crew in inspecting the aircraft for any damage.
Afterward, turning around, she was met with a warm cup of milk tea.
Yun Lei, dragging her work suitcase with one hand and extending the tea with another, flashed a smile so sweet and tender it felt criminal to refuse.
Madison accepted the milk tea, not drinking immediately, “Why haven’t you left yet? Thank you for your hard work on this trip.”
“It’s you who worked hard, Captain.” ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
Surprisingly, Yun Lei cozied up to Madison, slipping an arm through hers as if they were the best of friends.
“I’m waiting for a friend, then I’ll head out. I saw you hadn’t left and thought we could leave the airport together,” Yun Lei chirped. “How are you getting home, Captain? Driving yourself?”
“No, I don’t drive.”
Madison rarely drove during work days.
Piloting through the skies offered a different perspective, and driving. afterward often left her wanting to soar above the crawling traffic- hardly safe.
So she seldom got behind the wheel,
Hearing this, Yun Lei made her calculations.
Someone coming to pick her up?
Together, they walked through the airport, Yun Lei chatting and
recounting amusing tales from the past.
“Captain Madison.”
William’s arrival brightened Yun Lei’s eyes.
She’d bet right!
Chairman Jiang must be here for Madison.
Quickly, Yun Lei took Madison’s suitcase and headed towards the luxury car.
Watching Yun Lei’s eager actions, William quirked an eyebrow.
Madison observed Yun Lei’s retreating figure, a slight smile curling at the edge of her lips.
In the car.
Expecting Madison, Ethan was instead greeted by an unfamiliar face when the door opened.
Yun Lei, feigning shock, set Madison’s suitcase down, stepping back and bowing slightly, “I apologize, President Grant. I didn’t realize you
were in the car.”
Her voice was syrupy sweet, especially when coupled with her form- fitting flight attendant uniform.
Yun Lei bent a bit lower, but the Mukino International uniform was too
modest to reveal anything.
Ethan recognized Yun Lei, closed his folder, and mustered rare politeness, “It’s alright.”
Noticing his pleasant demeanor, Yun Lei beamed, “Are you here to pick up Captain Madison? We’re all envious of her. Other boyfriends just find it a hassle to come to the airport.”
Her words seemed like praise but were a veiled criticism of Madison’s
insensitivity.
Ethan adjusted his glasses, maintaining the appropriate smile of an authority figure. “You’re talking about your boyfriend?”
Yun Lei paused, then sweetly smiled, “President Grant, I don’t have al boyfriend.”
Madison walked up just in time to catch Yun Lei’s admission.
She might have been naive, but she wasn’t oblivious. However, she didn’t make a scene, simply standing by with a half-smile, listening to
Yun Lei’s antics.
Yun Lei noticed Madison but stayed put, trying to catch Ethan’s
attention.
“Yun Lei?” Ethan glanced at her name badge.
Her name on his lips thrilled her, feeling a step closer to something
more.
She cooed, “Any instructions for me, President Grant?”
Ethan tilted his head, “You’re blocking my girlfriend’s way.”
His words hit Yun Lei like a bucket of ice water, dousing her fantasies.
She quickly stepped aside, “Sorry about that, Captain Madison.”
Madison lightly shook her head, “No worries. If you have something to say, it can wait.”
The remark flushed Yun Lei’s cheeks, “No, it’s fine.”
Madison climbed into the car, bidding farewell, “Get home safe.”
“Sure, Captain.” Yun Lei’s eyes lingered on Ethan as she spoke.
Watching the luxury car drive off, Yun Lei clenched her fists.
She was determined to become the mistress of that car.
“You’re so patient?”
Inside the car, Ethan took her hand, playfully squeezing it.
He’d missed her terribly these past few days.
Madison raised an eyebrow, “I saw you two chatting away. Why interrupt a good conversation?”
Wrapping an arm around her waist, Ethan’s voice dripped with seduction, “Didn’t you notice?”
“Notice what?”
Ethan frowned, “So many people trying to seduce your boyfriend, and you…”
Madison’s gaze held steady.
After a moment, his voice deepened, “How come you never try to
seduce me?”
Her eyes sparkled with innocence, “Do I need to?”
As if she didn’t already have him wrapped around her finger every night.
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