Chapter 284 Simon paused for a moment before asking, "Should they know that this is coming from you!" Ivan smiled, though his eyes remained cold, and he replied, "Of course, otherwise, how would they stop? "The Williams family must have been too complacent for too long. It seems the Williamses have underestimated the real power of Madeline supportersTM Sanon understood Ivans meaning very well and quickly left.
At the stime, Caleb arranged for undercover guards at home, significantly increasing security around Madeline. These highly skilled covert experts from Clusia made sure that not even a fly could get close to her. Nolan leveraged his connections to spread the message: anyone who dared to harm Madeline would meet certain death within three days of doing.
Gavin was constantly by Madeline's side, and if it weren't for Madeline stopping him, he might have rushed out at night to use shigh-tech methods to take down the Larson residence.
Wesley set aside everything he was doing and, under the cover of night, secretly infiltrated the Williams residence, leaving an assassination note and a blood stained dagger right next to the family head's pillow.
Eugene reached out to everyone aware of the Williams family's misdeeds, gathering enough evidence to persuade the authorities to step in and dismantle the family Jimmy was already on a plane heading back home.
Bobby had moved into the apartment Madeline rented near Japrium University to ensure she was safe.
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Madeline moved into the apartment she had rented near the campus.
Aher her classes, she went hwith Gavin carrying her schoolbag. As soon as they entered the foyer, Madeline noticed sextra shoes.
To this yours!" Madeline asked Gavin frowned and answered, "No, it's Bobby's. He's moved in because he's worried about your safety? During the weekend, Madeline stayed at Caleb's villa, but since classes resurned, she returned to her apartment near the campus, still unaware that Bobby had moved in This apartment had only three bedrooms, so there was no room for anyone else When Madeline entered the the living room, the smelled the delicious aroma of food. Two dishes were already on the dining table.
In the kitchen. Robby stood tall, dressed in a milky white loose-knit sweater and a light blue apron. Instead of his usual calligraphy brush, he was now using a knife to chop vegetables. His side profile embodied serenity, exuding gentleness and calmness.
Bobby glanced sideways, meeting Madeline's g gaze, and said with a smile, "You're back? Go wash your hands. It's tfor dinner As Bobby spoke he added sseasonings to the soup and brought out another dish.
There were there dishes and a soup, Bobby said, "You must be accustomed to eating spicy food at every meal in Acocester, Madeline nodded and said. Tooks delicious. I go wash my hands first" right? I'm not sure if this will suit your taste.
Gavin leaned casually against the kitchen doorframe, armis crossed, and said with a sigh. "This kitchen is supposed to be mine, yet you've taken it Over Bobby said. "I grew all these ingreditus in my garden. They're completely organic. I picked them, drove here in about twenty minute them. It tank less than an hour." Hobby sailed brightly and added, "You should all try the last batch of fresh vegetables from this season." Even though Gavin tended to get jealous, he couldn't let his anger rise against someone with such a pleasant demeanor as Bobby, so he decided to Gavin said. "I am curious, as a master at the National Painting Academy, with your high salary and reputation, how could you manage to find tto grow vegetables? Seems your job is better than ours.
"must have been crazy to go into research. Now I'm exhausted, like a worn-out dog, stuck in the lab all day doing experiments and writing papers.
wch a headache" Just as Gavin was nagging, his phone rang. It was a call from a senior in the lab. She had already been accepted into their current professor's graduate program and was practically the professor's right-hand, handling many responsibilities. Gavin thought she had something important to tell him, so he sat down, answered the call, and placed the phone on speaker.
Madeline also sat down as Bobby brought over the soup and served their meals.
Gavin's senior said. "Hey Gavin, didn't I ask you to stay back this afternoon! You left already? I went to hand in sdocuments and couldn't find you." The girl's voice was pleasant and gentle.
Gavin replied. "Yeah, I left early. I was starving." The girl hesitated for a moment and said, "Why didn't you mention you were hungry? Being new here, you're probably not familiar with everything. I was planning to show you around and treat you to a meal. How about you cout of the dorm now? I can take you to get something. Madeline picked up food, a knowing smile spreading across her face as she understood the situation.
She winked at Gavin, clearly signaling. "Not bad at all. You've just arrived, and you're already catching the eye of someone senior. That charming face of yours is quite popular!" Bobby couldn't help but chuckle. It was common for campuses to be filled with youthful romances, so what he saw didn't surprise him.
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"You know my email, so just senda message if there's something. My girlfriend is already givingthe evil eye.
The girl on the other end sounded confused, "Gavin, aren't you single! I saw on your Instagram that you said you were single." However, Gavin directly hung up When Cavin said he was single, it was a hint to Madeline, not to anybody else.
Thinking that he still had the senior's Whataccount, Gavin quickly deleted the contact right in front of Madeline.
Gavin said. "Madeline, look how annoying these people are. It's good you've transferred here; otherwise, these girls would really mess up my studies.
"Let's keep things the sas before. On campus, you pretend to be my girlfriend and helpward off unwanted attention, and I'll buy you drinks every day."
Madeline rested her chin on her hand, took a bite of food, and said with a smile, "No way, I don't want to make other girls jealous lanymore. Besides, To trying to diet and keep my weight, so I can't have drinks every day." Gavin asked. "Madeline, can you really stand by while I'm getting bothered by those people?" Madeline frowned thinking. Why shouldn't I be okay with it? Of course I am fine with it.
Bobby smiled, pushed the dish towards Gavin, and said considerately, "Con, relax. Being too blunt can hurt other girls self-esteem." Gavin aid. T "I should also draw clear lines, so Madeline won't misunderstand3
Madeline didn't feel like engaging and said, "Bobby, you're quite the cook The veggies you grew are so fresh. Next time, you should take us to your garden for a Inok. "1 word to help Grandpa and Grandina plant vegetables in the countryside. It was really MoboReels-Surprise Vows "But it's the middle of winter, so I guess you don't have much much growing, right?"
Bobby nodded and replied. "Not much can survive outdoors now. I set up a greenhouse, though. I've got seggplants, peppers; Green beans, and even a bunch of strawberries. You should cpick ssometime. Madeline pondered and asked. "I thought you just had a small plot. How did you manage to get a greenhouse?" X