Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 284

**TITLE: Beseeched 284**
**CONTENT: Chapter 284 A Friendly Ally**

The man standing beside them wore a mischievous grin, his eyes sparkling with playful understanding. “Ah, I see, I see. Well then, let’s extend our best wishes to Mr. Brown for a smooth journey ahead.”

With a few courteous exchanges, the group made their way toward the grand ballroom. Dawn’s grip tightened around Jonathan’s arm, her expression taut with frustration. “Why on earth did you say that?” she scolded, her voice barely above a whisper yet laced with irritation.

“What did I say?” he replied, his tone remarkably calm, as though he were discussing the weather rather than the tension between them.

“Dawn!”

She abruptly halted, her teeth clenching in annoyance. “You can go by yourself. I’m not going with you.”

“Okay.”

“What?” His easy acceptance caught her off guard. Since when did he become so agreeable?

Just as she was about to question him further, he added in his usual flat, inscrutable voice, “Dawn, I know you’re strong-willed. But when you’re under someone else’s roof, it’s wiser to keep your head down. You should know that.”

Dawn looked up at him, her anger simmering just below the surface, causing her cheek to twitch involuntarily. “And what if I choose not to?”

“Well…”

His gaze shifted, darkening with an intensity that sent a shiver down her spine. “Then you might find it difficult to see Ethan again.”

Dawn froze in place, her heart racing.

As much as she hated to admit it, she recognized the truth behind his words. The only reason Ethan could come and go from the villa with such ease was due to their connection and Jonathan’s willingness to allow it. If Jonathan decided otherwise, the concept of “house arrest” would transform from a mere threat into a harsh reality.

Jonathan’s methods were anything but gentle or straightforward.

And if things turned sour, Ethan might not emerge unscathed.

“So?” Jonathan pressed, his tone unyielding. “Are you going to join us inside?”

Dawn remained silent, her mind racing with conflicting emotions.

She turned her head away, taking a reluctant step forward, feeling trapped yet powerless to resist.

This time, she didn’t take Jonathan’s arm. To her surprise, he didn’t seem bothered by it. When an acquaintance inquired about her behavior, he responded with cool composure, “She’s just having a moment. Young girls can be like that sometimes. Please, don’t take it to heart.”

Dawn rolled her eyes so dramatically that she half-expected them to hit the ceiling. Ignoring him completely, she grabbed a glass of juice and drifted away to a quieter corner, seeking solace in her solitude.

Events like this one were merely elaborate networking opportunities for the elite, a chance for influential figures from various industries to mingle and forge connections.

Bored and feeling aimless, Dawn settled into the lounge area, barely able to endure the atmosphere. It wasn’t long before someone approached her.

“Hi there!”

The woman who greeted her was a vision, adorned with vibrant makeup, striking red lipstick, and cascading burgundy curls that framed her face beautifully.

She glanced at the bodyguard stationed behind Dawn, then slid into the seat beside her with an inviting smile. “Are you here alone too? I hope you don’t mind if I join you.”

Dawn assessed the proximity of the woman and forced a smile. “Not at all.”

Even if she had reservations, it was hardly her place to dismiss anyone, especially not someone with such a friendly demeanor.

The woman exhaled, taking a sip of her drink before lowering her voice conspiratorially. “I hope you don’t mind me asking, but what’s your connection with Mr. Brown? I overheard someone mention that you’re his girlfriend?”

In that instant, Dawn understood the situation perfectly.

Another admirer of Jonathan, it seemed.

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