Chapter 3 Dream On

Madelyn glanced at her phone to check the time, speculating that Sebastian should be at the office by now.

Making up her mind, Madelyn asked the driver to turn around.

A few minutes later, she found herself standing in front of Lockhart Group’s building.

Glancing up at the towering skyscraper, Madelyn couldn’t help but squint as the sunlight hit the glass exterior of the building, refracting a dazzling light.

Sebastian was in the CEO’s office, located at the very top floor.

Madelyn entered the grand hall, heading straight for the exclusive elevator reserved for a privileged few. Those in the hall recognized her identity and didn’t dare to stop her.

She made her way straight to the top floor. Upon reaching the assistant’s office, Sebastian’s assistant Malcolm Schultz was taken aback upon seeing Madelyn.

“Ms. Thornton… No, I should address you as Mrs. Lockhart now. How come you’re here, Mrs. Lockhart?” Malcolm rose, so surprised that he stammered.

In the past, Madelyn never deigned to set foot in Lockhart Group, a sentiment that she had once verbally expressed.

Every time she visited, chaos would ensue in the company, and Malcolm was always the one who had to clean up the mess and bear the brunt of Sebastian’s anger. Therefore, he was afraid of Madelyn.

Madelyn evidently remembered the horrible things she used to do.

In fact, Malcolm had been nice to her in her previous life. He had even defended her because of Sebastian.

However, she had harbored a deep aversion toward Malcolm.

Looking back, she was filled with regret.

attitude changed for the better, and she asked

was clearly taken aback, seemingly unaccustomed

by his full name, never as intimate as

“Mr. Lockhart

wait for him then. You carry on with your

straight

a moment, he almost questioned if

and busied himself catering to Madelyn’s every need, serving her tea and attending to her diligently. He was afraid that if she got upset, she

hours later, after finishing his meeting, Sebastian returned to the top floor. Noticing the

on the guest couch, flipping through

frown deepened, and his tone was icy cold when he spoke. “Why are

was holding and sat upright. As soon as her gaze met Sebastian’s, she couldn’t

thin and tightly pursed as his eyebrows

the imposing icy aura

looks could captivate the whole world wouldn’t be

back then? Why on earth did I let

I need a reason to visit? It’s almost noon. Let’s go

the corners of her lips, Madelyn snuggled

Concocting some scheme to break off our engagement? Let me tell you, it’s too late for that! I

icy tone carried an undeniable authority, which left Madelyn momentarily

for being too much of a nuisance. It’s no wonder

she took a few steps forward and wrapped her arms around his neck, clinging to him. “Don’t forget what you just said. I’ll take your word for it. So, are you going to join me for

face fell, and a hint of hostility

in fear

resorted to provocation, there was

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