Chapter 74

Chapter 74:

With Lukas serving as the vice president, Madisyn felt so at ease that she started playing games during office hours. At noon, as the door swung open, Madisyn was caught playing on her phone. Startled, she looked up to see Dane entering.

“Dane, what brings you here?”

“What are you up to?”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Madisyn admitted, “Oh, just playing a game for a bit.” She hoped Dane wouldn’t think less of her for relaxing a little during work. Playing games at work didn’t seem very professional.

“What game? Is it any good? Can I try?” Dane seemed genuinely interested.

Taken aback, Madisyn didn’t decline and shared that it was a popular sports game. Dane was enthusiastic, saying, “I’ll download it later.”

Madisyn wondered if she was setting a bad example. Could this lead Dane astray?

“I stopped by to bring you lunch,” Dane said, taking out a bento box. The sight of the delicious food made Madisyn’s eyes light up.

“Wow, thanks, Dane.”

“You’re welcome. Try some,” Dane said warmly, offering her a fork.

The mood was cozy. Almost casually, Dane mentioned, “You are close to Waylon, aren’t you?”

Dane was curious about why his sister always insisted on Waylon returning.

“Well, he’s quite nice. Waylon is a good guy.”

“Really? So, you’re quite fond of him?”

Sensing a potential problem, Madisyn quickly looked up at Dane and said, “It’s not just Waylon I like, I like you too.”

She could sense both men’s genuine kindness towards her. Dane’s expression softened significantly, a deep warmth emerging from within him.

“Have some more.” Madisyn exhaled in relief. She had passed the test. Having a family was precious, and the trick was learning to treat everyone fairly!

Suddenly, the door burst open with a loud noise. Mina entered abruptly. The assistant apologized profusely, “Miss Johns, I’m sorry. I couldn’t stop Mina.”

Narrowing her eyes, Madisyn replied, “That’s alright.” The assistant left. Noticing the ongoing meal, Mina approached and presented a picture. “Mr. Johns, I swear I’m not lying. Madisyn is unfaithful. She has another lover!”

Dane glanced at the photo and recognized Andrew. His expression remained calm, yet a chilling and ominous aura enveloped him.

“So, you’ve been coming to me repeatedly just to show me this?”

“Yes, Mr. Johns. I wouldn’t want you to be deceived!” Mina said respectfully. “You’ve been very generous to her, yet she’s betrayed your trust.”

Observing Dane’s somber expression, Mina believed she was close to achieving her goal. No matter how much Dane trusted Madisyn, the evidence of her alleged affair would surely sway him. Mina was convinced that Dane’s support for Madisyn would wane.

“Enough. You can’t speak about my sister in such a manner!” Dane erupted in anger.

Mina was stunned.

Sister?

Madisyn Johns? Dane Johns?

There had been suspicions that they were siblings, but they were swiftly dismissed.

“Sister…” Mina whispered in shock.

“I fired you, but I never thought you’d stoop to slandering my sister. You have no place in Gemond anymore! Leave now!” Dane shouted furiously.

The door swung open, and a bodyguard entered, seizing Mina. She was dragged out limply. The harsh treatment snapped Mina back to reality, and tears streamed down her face.

“I’m so sorry. I was wrong. Madisyn, I didn’t realize you were Mr. Johns’s sister. It’s all my fault. I deserve this! Please forgive me!”

She was dragged out of the office, leaving behind a heavy silence. Dane was still seething.

Madisyn, trying to calm him, picked up a piece of pork and offered it to him. “Don’t be upset, Dane. I’m not bothered by it.”

“These people deserve to die. How dare they slander you like that?” Dane muttered icily.

“Let them be. We can’t stop people from doing what they want. We just need to focus on ourselves,” Madisyn reassured him.

Dane gazed at Madisyn, his look one of newfound respect. “You really do have a strong mentality.”

“Absolutely.” Madisyn smiled.

Unbeknownst to Madisyn, someone was trying to poach her employee that day. Lukas was dedicating long hours to work, staying late into the night. Though exhausted, he felt the effort was worthwhile. Working with Madisyn seemed full of promise.

Unexpectedly, Jenna came to see him.

“Jenna?” Lukas was surprised to see her. “What brings you here?”

“I need to talk to you. It was my mistake, Lukas.” Jenna tossed her hair, not really feeling remorseful but appearing quite charming. She believed no man could resist her allure. “I’m sorry. I owe you an apology on behalf of my father too. I hope you’ll consider returning to our company. We can offer you a higher salary.”

“I’m content where I am. I don’t wish to return.” Lukas declined promptly.

“Don’t be so quick to refuse. Do you even know who Madisyn is?” Jenna looked at Lukas.

Lukas was indeed clueless about that and replied, “I don’t need to know.”

Jenna laughed disdainfully and said, “She’s just a farmer’s daughter. She’s only a president because of her sugar daddy. What if he tires of her and fires her? Can you still stay there? Come back with me. Remember, I’m the daughter of the Chapman Group’s CEO. My future is limitless!”

Internally, Lukas rolled his eyes. “The Chapman Group is prestigious, indeed. But it’s not for me. I’m sorry.”

Jenna’s frustration grew. “So, you’re really not considering coming back?”

“I’m quite happy here,” Lukas reiterated.

Jenna’s expression darkened further, her irritation mounting. Without Lukas, her workload was overwhelming, and the company was in disarray. Convinced Lukas was playing hard to get, she suppressed her anger and asked earnestly, “What would it take for you to reconsider?”

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