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 tended to by Harriet.

red in anger

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

she turned to Sebastian and took in the extent of his injuries. Her heart ached at the sight. “Sebastian,” she gasped. “What

at being tossed aside.

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you be asking yoursell that question, Madeln Harrici

do you mean?” Madelyn countered, glaring at

hurt? Why are you pretending? Don’t you know what you’ve done? Did

enough!” Sebastian interrupted in a ster voice

letting Madelyn know about this matter, so

bewildered. “What on earth going

Sebastian replied dismissively.

to Harried and said coldly, “M Moore, you should return to the office.”

Sebastian turned his head away, clearly unwilling to hear her speak another word.

not said a word out loud, she was secretly

Wesley who was seated nearby, said mockingly, “Madelyn, where were you this morning? You seem

are you trying to say?” Madelyn was genuinely perplexed. She did not know what Harriet and Wesley were trying to imply with their words hanging in

you know who hurt Sebastian?”

sort of psychic?” she asked, amusement lacing

found out

know? Who’d believe that?” Wesley wore an expression

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

worried for you. Please

piece, Wesley fell silent. He

just the two of them in the room, Madelyn finally felt at case. She began to carefully examine Sebastian’s

what on earth happened to you? You

mouth, Madelyn’s heart ached. She immediately had Lydia

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nonchalantly,

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