Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 466

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After they finished checking in, Mason and Dawn headed toward the elevator.

When Mason heard footsteps behind them, he turned fast and lifted his arm, blocking the man’s path. His voice dropped cold. “Ms. Dawn needs to rest. Mr. Marshall, I’m sure you don’t need to follow her any farther.”

Marshall brushed a hand along his nose and smiled like he hadn’t noticed the tension. “I’m only worried about Ms. Dawn’s safety. It’s my job to look after her.”

Dawn glanced at Mason and gave him a small, knowing smile.

“Thank you, but with Mason here, I think I’ll be fine. You should go home and get some rest.”

They had just arrived after hours in the air. She was worn out and needed time to adjust to the time difference.

Work could wait until tomorrow.

Marshall’s jaw tightened. His reluctance showed plain as day, but Dawn’s tone left him no room to argue.

“Well then… Ms. Dawn, why don’t I take you to dinner tonight?”

Dawn gave a polite nod. “Alright.”

“Excellent. It’s settled then.”

He finally left. The air seemed clearer once he was gone.

Mason frowned and lowered his voice. “Ms. Dawn, doesn’t that guy seem a little…”

“Suspicious?” Dawn finished for him. Her tone stayed calm as she stepped into the elevator. think so too. I’d really like to know what my wonderful father is up to this time.”

They reached their floor. Mason’s room was right next to hers. They each carried their luggage inside and went to clean up.

After her shower, Dawn sat by the window, hair still damp, and sent a few texts home to let everyone know she’d landed safely. It was late over there, so she didn’t expect anyone to respond.

But less than a minute later, her phone buzzed.

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Ethan texted, “Glad to hear that.”

Just a simple reply, but it struck something deep inside her chest.

She steadied herself and typed back. “You’re still awake?”

Ethan replied, “I was waiting for you.”

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Her fingers tapped softly on the edge of her phone. “Well, I’m here now. Go to bed. I’ll see you in your dreams.”

She hit send, and the chat stayed silent after that.

Then there was a knock at the door.

Mason stood outside, freshly changed into another tailored suit, but this time without the tie. It made him look a little more at ease.

He handed her a folder. “Ms. Dawn, I checked into it. Marshall has been working under the chairman for years. He’s one of Stonewarden Group’s old hands. People here in Ithelia say he’s decisive and ruthless. His reputation is solid.”

Dawn flipped through the file. “You’ve met him before?”

“Yes,” Mason said with a short nod. “But only briefly. The chairman usually handles his own people personally.”

The closer they were to the chairman, the more he kept them on a short lea

“Fascinating.”

The sly old fox clearly hated being outplayed.

Dawn flipped through the file, her expression unreadable, then tossed it across the table. “S tell me, what do you think he’s trying to pull?”

If Marshall was really close to Vincent, there was no chance he didn’t know who she was.

And if he knew yet acted like this, then the man had an ego the size of the world.

“Doesn’t matter. We’re already here. Let’s just see what game he wants to play.”

Mason inclined his head. “Got it.”

They changed clothes, straightened up, and headed out.

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Marshall arrived in a gleaming vintage car, something that looked like it belonged in an old movie. The brand logo was so faded she couldn’t even tell what it was.

When Mason climbed into the passenger seat again, Marshall’s smile cracked.

“Dinner tonight is just for me and Ms. Dawn,” he said coolly. “Mr. Cook, you don’t need to tag along”

“I’m afraid he does,” Dawn replied before Mason could speak. Her tone was velvet–smooth, but her eyes were sharp. “Mr. Marshall, surely you know what a personal assistant is. It means he doesn’t leave my side. Not ever. I need him around to feel safe.”

Marshall froze, then lifted his hands with a forced laugh.

“Alright, alright. You people are

…

unique.”

He’d switched to Ithelia’s language. Dawn had studied enough to catch it, and her lips curled slightly.

She caught his reflection in the rearview mirror, meeting the look in his eyes. There was something slick and dirty in that gaze, the kind that made her skin crawl.

They passed no Aglarian restaurants on the way, so she decided to stomach whatever Ithelian dishes he had planned.

The restaurant he chose was upscale, all marble floors and soft lighting.

Once they slid into a booth, Marshall leaned close to the waiter, whispered,

pressed a few folded bills into his palm.

“Ms. Dawn, you just got here, so you have to try the local specialty,” he said proudly. “I’m a regular here. The food’s fantastic.”

Dawn smiled. “I can tell. This place suits you perfectly.”

He grinned, leaning closer. “And what kind of man would that be? Charming? Sophisticated?”

Her smile didn’t budge. “Exactly.”

Like a pompous fool.

She glanced toward Mason and spoke lightly. “But tell me, Mr. Marshall, don’t you think dining alone is dull? Let’s have Mason join us.”

Marshall’s grin faltered, disbelief flickering across his face.

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“You want your bodyguard sitting with us?”

“He’s not a bodyguard.”

“Then who is he?”

“A friend.”

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She gave him a deliberate wink, and while he was still caught off guard, she motioned for Mason to sit.

When Mason took the seat, Marshall said nothing. The arrogance faded from his expression, replaced by a stiff politeness that barely held together.