Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 488

Chapter 488 No Worries

“Hey.”

She parked the car and waved her hand in front of Dawn’s face, snapping her out of her daze. “Come on, don’t look like that. If something’s weighing you down, just say it. I’ll handle it for you.

Dawn turned her head slowly. A flicker of conflict crossed her eyes.

She knew this wasn’t the perfect moment to bring it up.

But after seeing Gina’s factory, the thought came to her like a spark in the dark.

“Our company just got hit with an urgent order. I don’t think we can make the deadline. Can your team take some of the production off our hands? I’ll pay five percent above the standard rate.”

Gina blinked, caught off guard. “That’s what’s been eating at you?”

“I’m sorry…

Dawn’s voice faltered. She couldn’t find the right words, but the timing felt too right to ignore. “I know it might sound out of place, but I’ve been stressing about this nonstop. If you can help me, I’ll owe you big time.”

Gina looked at her for a long moment. The intensity in her eyes made Dawn’s chest tighten.

Dawn was about to give up on the idea. Then suddenly, Gina burst out laughing.

“I’m messing with you.

“This isn’t even a big deal.”

Gina slipped an arm around her shoulder and turned her to face her. “We’re friends. Friends don’t make a fuss over little things. Besides, this is business. You’re not begging me for favors.”

Dawn let out a long breath and smiled. “I guess I was overthinking it.”

“But,” Gina said, lifting a finger, “I’m not taking a five percent markup.”

“Then what’s your number?”

“Zero.”

When Dawn tried to argue, Gina pressed a finger lightly against her lips. “If it’s business, we do it by the book. Deal?”

Dawn’s smile softened. “Fine. Then I’ll just have to treat you to a few expensive dinners.”

That settled it.

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Gina went back to Dawn’s company to wrap up the paperwork,

They signed the contract on the spot.

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Gina clapped her hands once. “Perfect. One crisis down. And if another comes up, you know who to call I’m your muse.”

Dawn laughed and pulled her into a hug. “You are my muse.”

Gina stayed with her for half the day before heading out near closing time.

When she stepped outside, she almost bumped into Ethan, who had just arrived to pick Dawn up.

“Well, look at that.”

Her eyes gleamed with amusement. “Here I was thinking I was your number one. Turns out you’ve already got a man.”

Dawn let out a soft laugh and introduced them with a touch of ease. “Gina, this is Ethan.”

“Pleasure to meet you,” he said smoothly.

Gina tilted her head, studying him. “You look familiar.”

She thought for a moment, then snapped her fingers. “That charity gala last week. You were there, weren’t you?”

Ethan gave a courteous nod. “I was. But I didn’t get the chance to talk with you. I guess today makes it.”

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“Oh, please,” Gina said with a sharp smile. She tore through his lie. “You weren’t there to see me. You had someone else in mind.”

She was right. He had gone there for Marshall.

Dawn cast him a teasing glance, then slipped her hand through Gina’s arm with a smile. “He’s really not that big of a deal. If you don’t like him, I’ll just leave him out next time.”

“That’s what I like to hear,” Gina said, grinning. “But if he ever gives you trouble, you call me. I’ll handle him myself.”

Dawn walked her to her car and watched until it disappeared down the street.

When she turned back, Ethan was standing there with a stormy expression.

His eyes were calm, but the edge in them was sharp.

“Not that big of a deal?” he said quietly.

Dawn felt her stomach drop. She forced a nervous laugh and took his hand, locking their fingers togeth “You know I didn’t mean it like that. I was just trying to make things easier.”

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Chapter 488 No Worries

Before he could respond, a deep rumble rolled through the air. A motorcycle shot toward them ar a terrifying speed.

Ethan’s face hardened. In one swift motion, he pulled Dawn close and turned his body to shield her.

A thunderous crash ripped through the street.

Despite his speed, the impact threw Ethan off his feet. He hit the pavement with a heavy thud as the motorcycle screeched past, sparks flying from the asphalt.

The rider tried to circle back, but one look at Ethan’s furious face made him freeze.

A security guard came running with a baton, shouting for the man to stop.

The rider panicked, slammed the throttle, and disappeared into the distance.

“Ethan!”

Dawn’s voice shook as she dropped to her knees beside him. Her hands ran over his shoulders, chest, and arms. “Where does it hurt? Did it hit you hard? Can you move? Please, talk to me!”

Ethan’s gaze locked on hers.

“It hurts,” he said.

Was he actually being serious?

Dawn let out a shaky sigh and turned to the guard. “Call the police. And please get an ambulance.”

The officers arrived within minutes. After a brief inspection, one of them frowned. “Ms. Dawn, this doesn’t look like an accident. Someone came for you. Did you cross anyone recently? Take your time and think about it.”

Dawn didn’t have to think. She already knew who was behind it.