Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 397

Chapter 397 Don’t Take It Personally

As they brushed past each other, Ethan caught her by the arm.

His voice was hoarse. “A reward… anything I want?”

Dawn glanced at him. “Tell me what you want. You might just get it.”

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With that, she walked around the desk and turned on her computer, looking ready to get

back to work.

Ethan watched her every move.

This woman

…

she really is nothing like she was three years ago.

Now, with her looks and her attitude, she’s like a sly little fox reborn. If she wanted to, she could have any man wrapped around her finger.

And by any man, I

me

…

even me.

That thought actually made Ethan smile.

He lowered his gaze, pressing his tongue to his cheek. Then, he planted both hands on the desk, exuding an aggressive energy. “So, Ms. West, would you do me the honor of having dinner with me tonight?”

Dawn tilted her head, pretending to think about it.

She was about to answer when her phone suddenly rang.

The contact name on the screen was suggestive enough to make anyone wonder.

It said, “Dearest Mr. Gardner.”

Dawn puffed out her cheeks, sounding a little regretful. “Sorry, Mr. Jackson, I already have plans tonight.”

Ethan looked like he wanted to say something, but Dawn didn’t give him the chance. She walked to the window and answered the call.

She kept her voice down on purpose, so Ethan couldn’t hear a word. He could only watch her smile at the window and play with her hair like a shy schoolgirl.

Five minutes later, the call ended.

Dawn turned around, still smiling.

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“Oh… Mr. Jackson, you’re still here?” She sounded genuinely surprised.

Ethan was speechless.

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He took a deep breath, forcing a grin as he ground out, “Ms. West, you’re really going to send me home just like this?”

“Is there anything else you need?” Dawn asked, then suddenly looked enlightened. “Oh, you came to talk business? Perfect. I have some project issues to discuss with you, too. Let’s sort it all out now.”

She bent over her paperwork, not even noticing how bad Ethan’s mood had gotten.

Ethan stared at her hair, an unreadable glint flashing in his gaze.

After three years apart, she’d only become harder to handle.

As if dealing with her ever–attentive male assistant wasn’t enough, now there was a Mr. Gardner in the mix.

Who is this Mr. Gardner?

Where did he come from?

And that contact name? “Dearest Mr. Gardner“? Thats seriously way too flirty.

The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he felt, like someone had yanked out a crucial piece inside him and he couldn’t put it back.

He took a deep breath and pulled out a chair.

The chair scraped against the floor with a dull thud.

“Alright, let’s talk.”

Dawn kept her head down, but there was a flash in her eyes that no one could see.

When the topic turned to work, both of them slipped into professional mode and started tossing around all sorts of business jargon. When Ethan got to the part about expanding the market, he paused.

“I want to create a dedicated premium brand warehouse for upper–end retailers, targeting upper–mid–market clients. Even if Dreammaker Studios gets sold to you, it should still take center stage in your showcase.”

Dawn smiled. “Why do you think I’d be interested?”

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“Why wouldn’t you?” Ethan countered, his deep foice full of confidence. “I’ll provide all the resources. Not everyone gets a shot at being featured alongside major international brands.”

He made it sound like she’d be crazy to say no.

Dawn nodded, drawing out her reply.

“Fair enough.”

Her eyes sparkled as she teased, “Then, Mr. Jackson, you’ll have to watch out for me. I’m new around here. People could easily pick on me.”

Did she just say she would be easy to pick on?

If anything, she was the one doing the picking.

Ethan rubbed his palm, staring at her. “Alright.”

“So…” Dawn ran her tongue over her lips, making them look even redder. “Is that all for today?”

Ethan stayed in his seat, watching her. He said after a moment, “That’s not all.”

Dawn blinked. “I have other plans later.”

“That’s fine. I’ve got nothing else to do. I’ll tag along.”

His tone was serious. “It’s just dinner. I’m sure you don’t mind another guest, Ms. West.”

Dawn was speechless. Now she couldn’t turn him down without looking bad. She gave a little laugh. “If you get ignored tonight, Mr. Jackson, don’t take it personally.”

“Alright.”

Ethan replied, “I won’t.”

And so, Dawn and Ethan ended up heading out together to her date with “Dearest Mr. Gardner,” with the strangest kind of tension between them.

They drove out to the edge of town, the road geting bumpier by the mile.

Just as Ethan’s mood soured further by the second, Dawn finally pulled over.

They were in front of a single house on the edge of a small town.

She glanced over. “Mr. Jackson, let me remind you again, you’re the one who insisted on coming.”

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