Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 280

**TITLE: Beseeched 280**
**Chapter 280 A Giant Fortress**

Breaking into someone’s home and abducting the lady of the house was hardly a feat to boast about, yet Jonathan maintained an air of calmness, despite being caught in the act. A flicker of annoyance danced in his eyes, as if he found the whole situation mildly irritating rather than alarming.

“You shouldn’t have come,” he stated flatly, his voice devoid of any pretense.

Ethan’s tone shifted, deepening into a low growl. “Are you concerned that I might assume you were here to harm her?” The accusation hung in the air, heavy and palpable.

“My wife gets scared easily,” Ethan continued, his voice steady. “If you were hoping to invite her over, you could have just called me. There was no need for such a sneaky approach.”

Ethan stood with his back to the window, the soft light spilling in around him, enveloping him in a gentle glow that emphasized his composed demeanor and sharp features.

Across from him, Jonathan loomed like a menacing shadow. His presence was akin to a blade—cold, sharp, and undeniably dangerous. He didn’t need to utter a single word to instill tension in the room; his mere existence was enough to set everyone on edge.

Sometimes, men communicate without words. A single glance can ignite a challenge.

The atmosphere thickened, tension curling like smoke, and the temperature in the room plummeted.

Dawn found herself caught between the two men, her heart racing as she contemplated the escalating situation.

If I weren’t here, she thought, these two would be at each other’s throats by now.

After what felt like an eternity, Jonathan finally lowered his gaze and offered a small, almost imperceptible smile.

It was rare for him to smile at all, and given the gravity of the moment, that smile felt both pleasant and slightly unsettling.

“Ethan,” he said, his voice smooth and low, “the way you’re speaking implies that I had some malicious intent toward your wife. She belongs to you. I understand that.”

Ethan responded with a cold sneer, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “If you truly grasped that, Jonathan, you wouldn’t have snuck her here behind my back.”

He emphasized the word “snuck,” and it landed like a punch, striking a nerve.

And he wasn’t wrong.

“I have my reasons,” Jonathan replied, his tone defensive yet calm.

He lifted his head, his hazy eyes flickering between the two of them. “Now that you’re here, why not stay? I’ll have them set an extra place at the table.”

Both Ethan and Dawn were momentarily speechless, caught off guard by the unexpected invitation.

Before either could gather their thoughts to respond, Jonathan had already turned and strode toward the door.

“By the way,” he called out, pausing at the threshold. He didn’t turn around, but his voice was frosty. “Ethan, I know you can fight. But if you try to take someone with you, the bodyguards downstairs won’t be as easy to deal with.”

With that, he exited, the door clicking shut behind him.

Dawn blinked, stunned into silence. “What is he trying to do?”

Ethan shook his head, his gaze drifting down to the street below through the window.

More bodyguards had gathered downstairs, and Jonathan’s words rang true. He knew Ethan’s capabilities all too well, which explained why he had assembled a team specifically to counter him.

Ethan’s eyelid twitched in irritation. He inhaled deeply, then turned back to Dawn, his expression dark yet composed.

“Since he suggested it, we’ll stay. I want to see what he’s up to.”

With Ethan by her side, the fear that had gripped Dawn earlier began to dissipate.

For the first time in days, she fell into a deep, restful sleep. When she finally stirred, her hand brushed against something warm beside her, igniting a soft comfort in her chest.

As she opened her eyes, Dawn found Ethan lying on his back, one arm tucked under his head, exuding an air of relaxation and ease, as if he were truly at home.

Pushing herself up on one arm, she couldn’t help but voice her thoughts. “So, we’re just staying here like this?”

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