Chapter 227 Becoming More Virtuous

Derek was over the moon, “Absolutely! Absolutely! As long as you’re willing to learn, even if it costs me my life, it’s worth lif

“Dad, you’re talking nonsense again, why would I want your Hfe?” Madelyn laughed at her father’s dramatic. “After a few more years, when I’ve fully taken the company off your hands, you can just stay at home and enjoy a peaceful retirement,”

Upon hearing her promise, Derek’s heart swelled with joy. “My dear Maddie, you’ve finally grown up. This really puts your old man’s mind at ease”

Madelyn smiled softly.

Madelyn shared a simple meal for lunch with her father at his office before setting off to see Sebastian..

When she arrived at the Lockhart Group, she only saw Malcolm busily typing away, Sebastian was not in the office.

“Where’s Sebastian, Malcolm?” Madelyn asked nonchalantly.

“He didn’t come in today,” replied Malcolm in an equally nonchalant manner.

“Really? Doesn’t he usually come in very early?” Madelyn was perplexed.

Suddenly, Madelyn noticed the injury on Malcolm’s face. She immediately rushed toward him in concern,

you?”

“Malcolm, what happened t

Malcolm was not the type to get into fights. However, last night, he had stepped up to help Sebastian. He had even picked up a weapon to join the fray. Although his injuries were not severe, he did end up with his fair share of bruises and cuts.

He glanced at Madelyn. Malcolm was not sure if he should bring up the events of the previous night. In the end, he chose to remain silent and walked away with his head down.

“How odd!” Madelyn thought to herself.

Madelyn watched Malcolm’s retreating figure and wonder why he was acting so peculiarly.

“And why didn’t Sebastian come to work today?” She asked herself.

Madelyn then hailed a taxi to Lockhart Villa.

she caught sight of a wounded Sebastian being

red in anger immediately.

Sebastian. “What are you doing, Harriet?” she demanded

Her heart ached at the sight. “Sebastian,” she gasped. “What happened to

face contorted uglily at being tossed aside.

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be asking yoursell that

do you mean?” Madelyn

you pretending? Don’t you know what you’ve done? Did you think that we are all unaware about you and…

enough!” Sebastian interrupted in a ster

intention of letting Madelyn know about this matter, so he had to shut Harriet up

on earth going on,

Sebastian

gaze to Harried and said coldly, “M

Harriet felt wronged, but Sebastian turned his head away, clearly unwilling to hear her speak another word.

door. Her heart filled with resentment. Although she had not said

this morning? You seem so concerned. You really know how to pick your moments,

She did not know what Harriet and

who hurt Sebastian?”

really think I’m some sort of psychic?” she asked, amusement lacing her tone. “I’ve only just found out about Sebastian’s injury. How on earth would I

darkened. She thought to herself that if she found out who had hurt Sebastian, she

believe that?” Wesley wore an

could not bear it any longer and finally said softly. “Wesley, that’s quite

for you. Please don’t invite

his piece, Wesley fell silent. He turned and walked

just the two of them in the room, Madelyn finally

what on earth happened to you? You didn’t get into a fight,

Sebastian’s arm, including the bruise at the corner of his mouth, Madelyn’s heart ached. She

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nonchalantly, “It’s nothing

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