Chapter 14 Plotting Her Downfall

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Upon hearing her response, both of them were intoxicated by lust, their breaths growing noticeably more rapid as the rhythm of their movements gained pace.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

Thud, thud, thud… The persistent knocking echoed again and again. The person outside the door relentless, as if they weren’t going to stop.

r seemed

Sebastian and Madelyn ddenly came to their senses. After giving each other a look, they separated from each other abruptly as if they could read each other’s minds. Then, they cach began to calm themselves

down.

Sebastian quickly recovered, but Madelyn had several buttons on her blouse loosened by him, and her face was flushed with a deep red.

Seeing her like this, Sebastian softly said, “Straighten your clothes, then focus on your book.”

After he finished speaking, he took a moment to regulate his breathing. He adjusted his tie, took a deep breath, and finally regained his composure.

Meanwhile, Madelyn’s face was etched with dissatisfaction. She was grumbling to herself, wondering which idiot was it who didn’t know better.

She and Sebastian had finally gotten a rare opportunity to deepen their bond, but it was abruptly interrupted. What a pity.

After the two of them had freshened up. Sebastian returned to his desk. Madelyn, on the other hand, lowered her head and buried herself in her books.

Only then did Sebastian casually respond to the person outside the door. “Come in.”

Malcolm promptly pushed open the office door. Then, he walked in respectfully, holding a document. He nodded at Sebastian and greeted, “Mr. Lockhart.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Malcolm felt a piercing glare directed at him. A shudder ran through his body, as if the gaze was a razor–sharp blade ready to flay him alive.

When he took a closer look, the person glaring at him was none other than Madelyn, who was found sprawled over the desk in the CEO’s office.

Malcolm was taken aback, wondering what he had done wrong this time to upset her. Why is she looking at me that way? It sent shivers down his spine.

a tantrum again? The mere thought of it made

as ice, turned to Malcolm at that same moment and asked, “What’s the

his hand, he walked up and handed them to Sebastian. “Mr. Lockhart, this proposal has just been issued by the project department. It requires your approval, followed by

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14 Plotting Her Downfall

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then.” With that, Malcolm

him.

as Sebastian left, Madelyn once again had her que emotions on display. She cagerly turned her

fluctuations could be detected. It was as if the earlier events had never happened at all.

lifting his eyes to look at Madelyn. It was then

Sebastian wasn’t interested, Madelyn had no choice but to let it go. However, she couldn’t help but let out a dissatisfied huff, as if she purposely wanted

no reaction, leaving Madelyn with no choice but to bury herself in her books, feeling somewhat disappointed.

to inform them that there was an important meeting to be held.

to attend, so I can’t

followed Malcolm

with that attitude? However, she couldn’t really blame Sebastian. After all,

accompany me for a meal, how about I buy food back and

brilliant idea! Madelyn silently praised herself, then proceeded to descend the stairs alone.

a nearby restaurant, she would have the misfortune of running into

clad in grey casual attire. Standing nearby, he was looking around

help but lament, Why am I so unlucky! How did I end

she shielded her face with her hand, leaning on the counter to place her order. After that,

she believed that as long as she didn’t provoke him, he wouldn’t notice her. She thought that if she could just avoid him, that would be enough.

as if Christopher knew she wa

and not just that, he

to walk over.

here. What a coincidence. Have you eaten yet? How about I treat a meal?” Christopher said generously. He walked over to Madelyn and

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