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.

of a wounded Sebastian being tended

red in

away from Sebastian. “What

the extent of his injuries. Her heart ached at the sight. “Sebastian,” she

uglily at being tossed

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asking yoursell that question, Madeln Harrici retorted.

you mean?” Madelyn countered, glaring

would Sebastian Bave gotten hurt? Why are you pretending? Don’t you know what you’ve done? Did you think that we are all unaware about

enough!” Sebastian interrupted in a

know about this matter, so he had

“What on earth going on, Sebastian?”

nothing.” Sebastian replied dismissively.

turned his gaze to Harried and said coldly, “M Moore,

Sebastian turned his head away, clearly unwilling

filled with resentment. Although she had not said a word

“Madelyn, where were you this morning? You

know what Harriet and Wesley were

you know who hurt Sebastian?”

you 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 know who hurt

that if she found out

that?” Wesley

it any longer and

for you. Please don’t invite trouble

Wesley fell silent. He turned and walked

of them in the room, Madelyn finally felt at case.

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

series of wounds on Sebastian’s arm, including the bruise at the corner of his mouth, Madelyn’s heart ached. She immediately had Lydia to bring the first

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responded nonchalantly,

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