Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 481

Chapter 481 Promise

Trophy husband, huh?

It almost sounded logical.

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Yet somehow, the second those words left his mouth, the fire in Dawn’s chest vanished like smoke in the wind.

Her tone softened. “Then tell me, why are you even teaming up with him?”

“Because I’m getting even for you.”

“Excuse me?”

“You got pushed around by that guy. I’m not about to just sit back and do nothing.”

His voice stayed low and smooth, calm like a man discussing business over whiskey. “You should’ve told me sooner when you saw him. I told you before, I won’t keep anything from you again.”

By the time his plane had landed, Ethan had already pieced together everything that was happening.

The fight between Marshall and Stonewarden Group wasn’t ending anytime soon.

Marshall’s goal couldn’t have been clearer.

He wanted to devour Stonewarden’s Ithelia branch whole.

Then Dawn showed up. She’d shattered his plans, exposed what he’d been hiding, and left him scrambling to recover. There was no world where he’d walk away quietly.

Ethan’s counterplay was sharp and deliberate. He’d use the partnership as bait, force Marshall to pour all his focus into Jackson Group, and then make him realize too late that the whole thing was a trap that would cost him instead of paying off.

Dawn hadn’t expected him to think that far ahead. Her chest tightened with something she couldn’t name.

She curled her fingers, trying to steady her pulse.

Ethan mistook it for emotion and leaned close to press a kiss to her cheek. “This isn’t a big deal for me. The company won’t take a hit either. You don’t need to stress over it.”

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Her reply came faint, almost automatic. “I know.”

“Good girl.”

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He drew her against his chest, his voice dropping lower. “Marshall’s already working behind the scenes, talking to Stonewarden’s clients. If nothing changes, most of them won’t renew with you.”

Of course she knew.

She let out a slow breath. “I’ll handle what I can. The rest will go how it’s supposed to.”

Truth be told, she’d never felt any real attachment to the company Vincent had built.

Ethan looked down at her. Her face was soft, her skin luminous under the light. He reached up and gave her cheek a playful squeeze. “Then stop overthinking. Handle what’s fixable. Let go of what’s not.”

Dawn blinked. Deep down, she sensed he wasn’t finished.

“Leave the rest to me. I’m your husband, after all.”

Dawn said nothing for a moment.

That one word hit her like warmth spilling through her chest.

For a fleeting second, she caught herself imagining what life might’ve been if the last three years hadn’t happened.

Ethan would’ve been the man every woman dreamed of. The kind of husband who made her feel safe. The kind of father any child would adore.

But that world no longer existed.

Because three years had changed everything beyond repair.

Dawn slid her arm around his waist, her voice soft and lazy. “I’m tired.”

Ethan wasn’t tired at all. The time difference had him wide awake.

He pulled her against his chest, his hand pressing into the small of her back. His lips hovered near hers as he murmured, “You’re sure you don’t want to do it?”

“I’m worn out.”

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The look in his eyes was sharp, wild even, like a wolf ready to pounce.

Dawn’s pulse raced. She shut her eyes fast. “I’m going to sleep now. Goodnight.”

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She rolled over, curling into the sheets. Every muscle in her body stayed tense, afraid he might keep pushing. She was pregnant, and whether she kept the baby or not, it didn’t change the fact that she needed to be careful.

Sleep slowly took over.

The room was dim and still. Ethan watched her face, his eyes fixed on every breath she took. He didn’t blink for a long while.

When the doorbell rang at eight, the sharp sound cut through the quiet.

Ethan’s eyes opened instantly. He looked down at the woman beside him. Her brows pinched together. The noise had woken her.

He slipped his arm free and got out of bed.

When he opened the door, Oliver froze under his glare, suddenly awkward.

“M–Mr. Jackson,” Oliver stammered, “you asked me to bring breakfast up this morning.”

Ethan’s tone was cool. “Did you even check the time?”

He did.

It was eight.

Nothing strange about that.

In Aglar, people were already working by then.

Oliver scratched his neck, realizing a second later that Dawn was still asleep. His face fell. “I’ll be more careful next time.”

Ethan gave him a look but didn’t reply.

The breakfast cart rolled inside.

The spread was extravagant, every dish something Dawn used to love. There were even fresh egg rolls glistening under the light.

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front of the table like he’d forgotten what food was. She stepped beside him. “What’s wrong? You don’t like it?”

“Nah.”

Ethan smiled faintly. “I was wondering how to keep it all warm.”

“You could’ve just woken me.”

“I wanted you to sleep in.”

Her chest softened. She leaned into him, her voice gentle. “It’s nice having a man around. I don’t have to stress about anything.”

“Sorry?”

Ethan’s hand slipped behind her neck. He pulled her back just a little, his voice dropping.

“You mean it’s nice having a man around, or nice having me around? Make it clear.”

Dawn burst out laughing. She grabbed his face and squished his cheeks. “Don’t fuss over the details. I’m going to brush my teeth.”

Ethan didn’t let her go alone. He followed her inside.