Chapter 116

Madelyn’s eyes lit up with anticipation. “May I know what the surprise is?” she asked the deliverer.

“You’ll find out when the time comes, Ms. Jent. The extra ticket allows you to bring a friend along.”

Holding the two tickets and an expensive bound art album signed by Edward Waltz, Madelyn was at a loss. She had no friends to invite. But then, she thought of someone suddenly, and she wondered if he would like to join her.

At nine in the evening, the evening breeze stirred outside. In a hospital room on the 15th floor, Ethan was in a video conference. The door to his room was slightly ajar, sounds from outside trickling in.

“Ms. Jent, please wait a moment. He’s in a meeting. It won’t be long.”

“If he’s busy, I won’t bother him, then. George, could you please give him this ticket?”

George was taken aback by the ticket, a hint of surprise accompanying his smile. Madelyn did not realize her timing was not great. Just as she was fretting over how to offer Ethan the ticket, George could conveniently pass it on.

the room, laptop in hand. “Ms. Jent, Mr. Arnold’s meeting is over. You can go in

hand. She had not

last name is Arnold?’ Lost in thought, Madelyn barely registered

“Ms. Jent…”

hesitated before finally stepping inside. Ethan had just finished tidying his papers, his piercing, ink-like eyes glancing at her. Perhaps due to his

his forearm.

needed to speak with me. Why are

just came to ask if you’re free next week. I’d like to invite

replied, “Sure! I’d never turn down an

had not

do you live? I’ll arrange a

ride. Let’s just meet at

“There’s

“What is it?”

chuckled. “Well, you’ll have to look after me.” His gaze dropped to his

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