Capturing the Millionaire’s Heart on Divorce Day novel Chapter 189

Chapter 0189 

Friends? 

Can friends really dispense with formalities and awkwardness? 

Madison had always maintained that politeness and discretion were due to everyone, not to be a burden to others. That, she believed, was proper conduct. 

So for all this time, seasoned colleagues who might well be considered her elders praised her for being sensible. 

Was endurance truly synonymous with sensibility? 

Zuo Yulei, hands on hips and voice laden with indignation, declared, That despicable woman pushed too far! You did the right thing, Madison. She needed to be taught a harsh lesson-to put her in her place!” 

Their inaction during the scuffle, the closed door-it was all tacit 

support. 

It was evident to them that Shi Hua was no match for Madison. 

None could have imagined that Madison, usually so demure and non- confrontational, could unleash such ferocity when provoked. 

Reflecting on the incident, Charlie felt a tremor of fear. 

Fortunate for her that she had never outright bullied Madison. 

“Madison, have you ever learned… anything?” Zuo Yulei inquired. 

Accepting the towel from Charlie, Madison began to dab her own face, “My grandpa had a student once, retired from the special forces. He taught me for a while.” 

That ‘while’ had, in reality, spanned a full five years. 

To this day, she remembered that uncle’s words: “I’m teaching you these skills for self-defense, not to be used on others unless 

absolutely necessary.” 

From childhood, she had always been a good girl, always heeding the advice of her elders. 

Did that mean she was destined to be bullied all along? 

Could a few thorns in one’s personality make life somewhat easier? 

Madison asked them not to spread word of today’s incident. After a brief shower, she returned to her bed and lay down. 

The other three maintained silence, not presuming to share the evening’s events with anyone. 

Yet, if Madison chose to press charges against Shi Hua, they would stand as witnesses against her. 

As soon as Madison lay down to rest, Shi Hua’s words began to loop in her mind. 

She couldn’t control it. 

She tried to dilute the impact of those words by recalling Ethan’s kindness towards her. 

Ethan had indeed been good to her, never causing her harm. 

She shouldn’t doubt him because of someone else’s divisive talk. 

But… 

Her heart still churned with unease. 

Madison’s lack of security had slowly permeated every corner of her 

life. 

The past marriage with Lucas had left her exceedingly cautious and timid. 

She found it hard to believe that someone could like her just for who 

she was. 

That night, Madison didn’t sleep a wink, yet she refrained from tossing and turning, not wanting to disturb the other three. 

They had assessments the next day and needed to be in top form. 

The next morning, at eight o’clock local time. 

When the others gradually woke, they saw Madison already seated at the table, eating.. 

She had also brought breakfast for the three of them. 

“When did you wake up, Madison?” Charlie quickly got up to fresher 

“Quite early,” Madison replied, her voice hoarse. 

Yet, she appeared entirely normal, as though the previous day’s events were merely a figment of their imagination. 

Testing the waters, Charlie asked, “Are you feeling prepared for today’s assessment?” 

Madison looked up and offered a light laugh, replying with two simple 

words, “Of course.” 

Hearing this, the three women brushing their teeth in the restroom exchanged glances.. 

They were inwardly shaken. 

Shaken by what? 

Despite facing such an ordeal, it had seemingly left no mark on her. Even if her emotions had been disturbed or even shattered, she could endure it all stoically. 

They admitted to themselves that they couldn’t match her resilience. 

Such a person ought to be ruled by reason. 

Having discarded romantic entanglements, she would surely 

accomplish great things in her career. 

Their speculations were not wrong. 

After a night of insomnia, Madison had clarified her thoughts and her path forward. 

She shouldn’t place too much importance on romantic 

entanglements; the benefits they brought could never equate to the value of personal advancement. 

Why rely on others for things? 

Why let Ethan’s thoughts and actions affect her? 

She refused to accept others’ criticism and skepticism about her being divorced. She chose to resist. 

From today onwards, she would resist everything she was unwilling 

to accept. 

Endless endurance did not bring her more happiness. 

Madison, still in her Mukino Airlines uniform, seemed energized, her smile broader than usual. But it was not a happy smile; it had a touch 

of… 

What was that feeling? 

The three women pondered all morning, even as they headed to the assessment site. 

Then Zuo Yulei snapped her fingers, “Doesn’t she seem like she’s ready to challenge everything now? Like she has this fearless aura?” 

Charlie and Kou Mei paused, then slowly nodded in agreement. 

Yes! 

want! 

That was the feeling. 

Over a thousand pilots gathered once again. 

Before the assessment began, the director of the board, Tate, made a speech. He vaguely explained the reason for the two-day suspension, without revealing the real cause, of course. 

Soon after, the assessment began. 

But to everyone’s surprise, upon arrival at the site, they ended up waiting yet another four hours. 

“It’s getting cloudy. If we don’t start soon, we won’t make it before the weather turns,” someone grumbled. 

Everyone feared inclement weather; it could severely impact their performance. 

Just as the sky darkened completely, the assessment officers appeared, offering a brief apology. 

Then they announced to the assembled crowd: “Navigate à fixed route through a storm-prone area.”