Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 396

Chapter 396 A Reward

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Chapter 396 A Reward

Dawn didn’t know what that “thing” was, but she knew for sure that Roxanne would never lay

a hand on her. If it ever came to it, Roxanne might even protect her.

“I’m pretty sure you’re not the only one who wants me dead right now, but what can they do…

”

Dawn’s smile was captivating, full of calm, reckless confidence.

“I just keep living, don’t I?”

Roxanne was stunned speechless.

Seeing how pale Roxanne looked, Dawn leaned in a bit closer, lowering her voice. “Why don’t you tell me why does Dad protect me so much”

Normally, even if Roxanne wasn’t Vincent’s biological daughter, having grown up by his side, she should have formed a strong bond with him

But from Dawn’s perspective, Roxanne’s fear of Vincent was excessive–almost irrational.

“That’s because-” That question struck a nerve for Roxanne. She nearly blurted out the truth.

But in the end, reason won out, and she cut herself off. She said coldly, “Obviously that’s because you’re so manipulative! It’s only been three years, and you’ve made him see you differently. I don’t believe you’re that capable!”

“You’re right. I’m really not that impressive.”

Dawn smiled, unbothered. “Look, all I do is stir things up, right?”

She shrugged, her eyes full of feigned helplessness.

She didn’t want to take the spotlight or run the company.

“But there’s nothing I can do. Vincent insisted on handing all this over to me. Maybe… there’s just nobody in the company he trusts anymore. Otherwise, after all this time, how could he not know what I’m up to?”

She called Vincent by name without hesitation, and Roxanne’s shock was plain to see.

That shock was quickly replaced by a wave of frustration and anger.

Of course Vincent knew everything. No matter where he was, if he wanted to keep tabs on

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someone, nothing escaped him.

Dawn had made a mess of things, and still, he le her do whatever she wanted.

Docs Dad really see Dawn as his daughter?

Roxanne squeezed her eyes shut and opened them again, her gaze clouded and on the verge of losing control.

Just as she started to move, someone appeared nearby.

“Ethan!”

Her grip loosened on the baseball bat, and she ran to grab his arm. “Look at what she’s done! I just asked her to put everything back the way it was. That’s not asking too much, is it?”

The man glanced across the room, his gaze heavy.

Dawn stood there, looking like she was waiting to see if he’d take Roxanne’s side.

“It’s not too much.”

Roxanne brightened at his words.

But as soon as she heard his next words, her heart sank. “But what’s that got to do with me?”

Roxanne stared at him with wide eyes.

Dawn couldn’t help but laugh, drumming her slender fingers against her arm. “Sorry, Roxanne, guess complaining didn’t work out.”

Roxanne’s frustration boiled over, but she was still helpless.

These two might not be officially back together, but they acted like they were already back on good terms.

Ethan was probably just looking for a chance to prove his loyalty.

Roxanne let go of his arm, her face going from ale to flushed as she glared at Dawn, then turned and left.

She was determined to figure out what had really happened between her father and Dawn’s

mother.

Maybe…

Maybe this whole ‘biological daughter‘ thing was a lie!

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Once Roxanne left, there was nothing interesting left to watch.

Dawn’s eyes flickered, and she quietly returned her office.

Just as she expected, Ethan followed soon after.

Click.

He locked the door behind him.

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Dawn turned around and found herself face–to–face with Ethan. He pressed in close, backing her up until she hit the desk.

Ethan put one arm around her waist and the other on her shoulder, pulling her in so close she could feel his breath.

“What do you think you’re doing, Mr. Jackson?”

Dawn was forced to lean back, looking up at him

His eyes were full of amusement, not a hint of fear. “What do you think you’re doing in broad daylight, and right here in my office … If you don’t let go soon, I might just start calling for help.”

Ethan stared right at her, his voice low. “I did help you out with Ms. West just now. Don’t I deserve a little gratitude?”

“Gratitude?”

Dawn raised her brow, the corners of her mouth lifting.

I didn’t see that coming.” She took her time, reaching up to fix his collar. “But if you want something, it’s not gratitude. It’s …

She paused, her eyes sparkling.

Ethan swallowed. “What is it?”

“A reward.”

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Dawn pronounced the word slowly, and Ethan’s lark eyes narrowed.

She looked very pleased with his reaction, smiling as she gently pushed him away. “Think about it, Mr. Jackson. What do you want your reward to be?”