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Chapter 49 For a moment , she felt as though she were back in high school . Back then , every time they fought , Roderick loved to break the stalemate with this same cocky attitude . " I just happened to see you throw it away that day . I was afraid you'd regret it later and kick up a fuss . You know , that cry , scream , and threaten to hang yourself stuff . So I kept it for you . " Madeleine's lips twitched unconsciously . And he had kept it for nearly a decade . Feeling uncomfortable under Madeleine's gaze , Roderick deliberately shifted his eyes toward the cabinet .

" Just thought it looked nice sitting there . If you hadn't brought it up , I would've forgotten about it already . " It sounded absurd , but it was Roderick speaking , so it somehow felt natural . He'd always been ridiculous since he was a kid . Chapter 49 Madeleine steadied her emotions and stepped back ever so slightly . " Who ever threw a tantrum like that ? " She turned her head toward the trophy , teasing deliberately . " If it weren't for the fact that you liked Leona back then , I'd almost think you had a crush on me , Ricki .

" The smile on Roderick's face faded , his brows knitting together . He liked Leona ? Where did that come from ? " What nonsense are you talking about ? Leona and I ... " Before he could finish , someone knocked on the door . It must be the lunch . " Come in . " Roderick glanced at Madeleine again . She wore an indifferent expression . Her attention had already been shifted to the delivered food . All of that was in the past . She had moved on , while he was not letting the past go . Even if he explained , what difference would Chapter 49 it make ?

The subordinate brought not only lunch , but also a box . Madeleine noticed it was from a shoe brand she often wore . " Go change into these . " Roderick pushed the box toward her and then sat down to eat . Madeleine opened it in puzzlement . Inside was a pair of flats in her size and exactly in the style she would like . " You're being way too thoughtful . I'm not even used to this . " For a long moment , Madeleine was too moved to know what to say . Roderick's expression remained casual . " Then get used to it . " Once she changed into the shoes , Madeleine instantly felt reborn .

It seemed the role of career woman wasn't something just anyone could pull off . After lunch , Madeleine asked Roderick what she should do that afternoon . She had been busy all morning , yet still had no idea Chapter 49 what her actual tasks were . " Ask someone from the CEO's office . " " Well , the girls ... " Madeleine shrugged in defeat . " They keep saying they don't need my help . Guess they're wary of who I am . " She regretted it now . If she'd known , she wouldn't have come to work at Roderick's company . Roderick said nothing . It wasn't her identity they feared . It was her .

Rumors that the CEO's wife was an insider had already spread through the company . Everyone was on guard . Word was that the tech department had even worked late into the night upgrading the company's cyber defenses , worried that someone might break in and steal confidential data . " Or maybe they just don't trust my abilities now , right ? " Madeleine tilted her head in thought . " Well , makes sense . My memory's still stuck at freshman year . Even though I studied business management for a while , it was all theory .

I should Chapter 49 probably start with learning about the company's operations . " She muttered to herself , yawning as she finished . The drowsiness hit right after eating . " Go rest . The lounge is that way . " Following the direction Roderick pointed , Madeleine finally noticed a hidden door . At once , countless gossip scenarios sprang into her head . " A secret lounge like this? Roderick , don't tell me you're like those drama bosses , sneaking in here during work hours to do those unspeakable things ? " As a teenager , Madeleine had never thought too deeply .

Plus , she trusted Roderick , so she often just blurted out without thinking . Only when she saw his expression change slightly did embarrassment finally creep across her face . Roderick's face darkened . " What on earth goes on in that head of yours ? " Madeleine zipped her lips with a gesture and quickly ran into Chapter 49 the lounge . Inside , there was only a bed and a bathroom . Exhausted , Madeleine fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow . In her dream , she returned to the day she saw Roderick comforting Leona . She had been so upset that she couldn't breathe .

Her classmates and friends had all said they believed her , but behind her back , they were all saying that her past honors were probably bought with money . She had gone alone to ask the organizers to issue a clarification . But on the way , she saw Roderick and Leona sitting together on a bench . Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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