Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122 It’s His Birthday

“When will that diamond I asked for be here?”

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There was a pause on the other end, followed by a deep sigh. “Mr. Jackson, good things take time, don’t you agree? That pink diamond is still in the Unkerston, but don’t worry–it won’t mess up your proposal plans. I promise.”

The first thing Dawn did when she woke up the next day was go stand outside Cindy’s door to listen for any sound. She’d been a bit harsh yesterday and wasn’t sure if Cindy was still upset.

She hesitated, debating whether to knock, when the door suddenly swung open from the inside.

“What are you sneaking around for? Are you planning to steal something from me?”

Dawn shot her a teasing half–smile. “Is there anything in this room that even belongs to you?”

Cindy’s eyes widened for a split second as she was stunned for words. Then she let out a dramatic shriek and grumbled, “What kind of bad karma got me stuck with you two? You’re such a pain …”

Dawn followed behind her. “If you’re not going to school, I’ll just call your father to pick you up.”

“I never said I wasn’t going!”

“So when are you leaving?”

“Now! Is that good enough for you?”

Why else would she be up so early?

Cindy was fuming, so her tone was prickly, but no matter how much she ranted, Dawn just kept the same calm look.

No matter how much she yelled, Dawn never changed her expression. It felt like shouting at a brick wall. Cindy could scream until her voice gave out, and Dawn would still be unbothered.

That just made Cindy even more annoyed.

But her temper fizzled out fast.

When she walked into the dining room and saw Ethan sitting there, it felt like someone had

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dumped a bucket of cold water over her head. Her anger vanished instantly.

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Ethan had already changed into a suit. He wasn’t wearing a tie and had left the top button of his shirt undone, but there was still an intimidating aura about him that made it hard for the people around him to breathe.

Even sitting quietly, he seemed to command the whole room.

Cindy puffed her cheeks out and sat down in silence.

Ethan spoke in a cool, lazy tone. “What, no hello? Where are your manners? Don’t you know how to say hello?”

Cindy was speechless.

She looked up, gritted her teeth, and said, “Good morning, Ethan.”

Ethan’s brow lifted a little, a faint smile tugging at his lips. He made a small sound of acknowledgment, his tone much gentler than before. “The driver will take you to school later. If you need anything, just ask him.”

What’s with him being so nice all of a sudden?

Feeling suspicious, Cindy eyed him up and down for a couple of seconds, and finally muttered a reluctant thank you.

Dawn watched the two of them in amazement.

She’d never expected Ethan to be able to keep Cindy in line.

But it was probably for the best. Maybe Cindy would finally go to school without a fuss.

After breakfast, Tony showed up just in time. Hannah handed him a sandwich and a bowl of oatmeal.

Tony wolfed down his food and asked between bites, “Ms. Porter, I’ll take Ms. Swanson to check in at school. Anything else you need me to do?”

Cindy rolled her eyes at the way he asked.

Such a suck–up.

If I’m the one you’re taking to school, why ask Dawn?

Dawn caught her look and gave her a light tap, reminding her to mind her manners. “Just keep

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an eye on her, and if she needs anything, help her out.”

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“Don’t worry, Ms. Porter. Your cousin is my cousin too–I’ll make sure she’s settled before I leave!”

Cindy snapped, “Who’s your cousin?”

She huffed under her breath and walked off.

Tony licked his teeth and smiled. “I’m off, Ms. Porter. Call me if you need anything.”

Watching them leave, Dawn frowned a little. “Cindy’s not going to end up fighting with Tony, is she?”

“No.” Ethan took her coat and helped her into it without even thinking. “Tony knows what he’s doing. He’s good at handling tough girls like your sister.”

Dawn laughed. “You’re pretty good at it, too.”

Whenever Cindy saw him, she went quiet–like a mouse faced with a cat.

They chatted as they headed out, each getting into their own car.

“Dawn.”

“Yeah?”

She’d just opened the car door when he blocked her halfway, his chin resting on the top edge of the door in the sunlight. In the sunlight, her skin looked porcelain–smooth and flawless.

Ethan’s eyes

darkened as his Adam’s apple bobbed.

“Can you keep January 20th free?”

January 20th.

Just a week away.

It’s Ethan’s birthday.

Dawn felt something shift inside her. She tried to play it cool. “Sure, of course. Are we going somewhere?”

Ethan’s face gave nothing away. “Nothing special. There’s just a restaurant I’d like to take you

to.”

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“I see.”

Dawn nodded. “Okay.”

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As she got in the car, she thought of the look on Ethan’s face and couldn’t help but smile.