Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50 Couldn’t Escape Responsibility

Chapter 50 Couldn’t Escape Responsibility

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“But Wendy said this collaboration is really important, and I just started at the company. If it fails because of me… because I messed up …

Dawn’s voice broke, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Ethan grabbed a tissue and gently wiped her tears from her delicate face.

His low, serious voice sounded steady. “It’s not your fault. You did your best. That Marshall guy isn’t a good person. It’s his problem, and it’s Wendy’s problem, not yours.”

Ethan felt guilty too–he hadn’t thought it through.

He only wanted to teach Wendy a lesson. He never imagined she would drag Dawn into it.

Dawn sniffled, her tear–filled eyes soft and quiet like a little pond. “Really?”

“Really.”

“But…

“Her fingers clenched tight, veins standing out on her neck. “I feel so dirty, Ethan … I feel …

tainted.”

Marshall had tried to get close and kiss her. Even though she dodged, her skin had been touched. The thought sent shivers down her spine.

Ethan looked down at her with tender concern. He tucked the strands of hair sticking to her cheeks behind her ear, speaking slowly, “You’re not dirty. Not at all.

“I’ll kiss you, okay?

“You’ll be okay after a kiss.”

At that moment, Dawn forgot to breathe. Her eyes locked on his handsome face as he slowly leaned closer.

The kiss didn’t last long, but it felt like a dream. Every sense, every heartbeat, every warm flutter was taken by his soft lips. It was gentle, thrilling, and almost heavenly.

Ethan, careful not to scare her, pulled back after a moment, holding her close in his arms.

“Don’t let your mind wander. Next time something like this happens, whether you don’t want to drink or go to an event, you can say no anytime. Understand?”

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Dawn swallowed hard.

After that one kiss, all her fear was gone.

Her heart raced uncontrollably.

Ethan smelled so good, and the kiss was so sweet.

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Her pulse hammered, and blinking, she whispered, “But what if it affects the company?”

“The company has proper rules. If they force a designer to go somewhere against their will, that’s a company not worth working for.”

Right. That makes sense.

Dawn realized she was being reassured.

She bit her lip. “I understand.”

“Good.”

Ethan let her go, only speaking after making sure she felt calm. “Now, go upstairs, take a relaxing shower, and get some sleep. Tomorrow morning, everything will be sorted out, alright?”

Dawn nodded, stepping out of his arms.

Her eyes glanced at him casually.

“I’m okay now.”

Her voice was low, almost comforting him instead. “I just got a little worked up. Marshall didn’t get a chance to do anything, so don’t worry about me.”

Ethan was silent, his gaze falling on her torn clothes, a shadow passing over his eyes.

“Good.

“Go wash up now. I’ll be right here–call me if you need anything.”

Dawn acknowledged softly, adjusting her clothes as she went upstairs.

The moment she left, Ethan’s expression darkened, like a storm cloud settling over him.

He called Linda. “How’s it going? Any progress?”

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Linda now had a headache that felt like her skull would split.

Seriously, how could everything go wrong at once?

And someone on my team accidentally messed with the boss’s precious woman!

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Sitting in her car outside the police station, she held her forehead, reporting seriously, “Marshall and his assistant have been taken in. The police are collecting evidence. Don’t worry. Tony and I will fully cooperate and make sure there’s enough proof.”

Then, cautiously, she asked, “Mr. Jackson, should I contact Wendy now?”

Of course, Wendy couldn’t escape responsibility.

But Linda wasn’t sure how the boss wanted to handle her.

Ethan rubbed his fingers together, voice deep, “No need. Have her come to the office to see me tomorrow morning.”

Linda stared at the disconnected call, silently feeling sorry for Wendy for three seconds.

But there was nothing she could do–Wendy had brought this on herself.

Even Linda didn’t want to keep such a dangerous person in the office.

Dawn took a shower and went to sleep, unaware that Ethan stayed in the room next door, almost guarding her the whole night. The next morning, he came out just as she woke.

Their eyes met, and she couldn’t stop thinking about the kiss from last night.

Her cheeks flared red instantly.

“Um… Good morning.”

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