Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 293

**Beseeched 293**
**A Pair of Psychos**

Daniel turned on his heel and walked away, leaving a palpable silence in his wake.

Dawn stood there, her mind racing, as if time itself had paused. She finally managed to break free from her stupor and turned to Jonathan, her voice trembling, “W-what did he mean?”

The weight of his words hung heavy in the air. Ethan was seeing someone else, a revelation that felt like a dagger to her heart.

Jonathan’s gaze dropped to the floor, his silence speaking volumes.

“Have you lost your voice?” she retorted, frustration bubbling to the surface.

As anger surged through her, Dawn felt the sting of tears welling in her eyes. She bit down hard on her lip, the metallic taste of blood grounding her momentarily. In a sudden burst of defiance, she spun on her heel and stormed off, leaving Jonathan speechless.

Without a second thought, she pushed through the doors of the nearest store, her heart racing. She marched straight to the counter, her voice firm and demanding, “I need to use your computer.”

The staff behind the counter jumped, startled by her abruptness. “Ma’am—”

“Just let me use the computer. And pack up that entire row of bags for me. Have the man at the door take care of the payment,” she commanded, her tone leaving no room for argument.

The moment those words left her lips, the staff’s eyes widened with excitement, as if her request had ignited a spark of adrenaline. They hurriedly handed over the computer, and one of them rushed outside to relay her orders. “Sir, the lady said—”

“Do what she wants,” Jonathan interjected, his voice smooth but devoid of any emotion. He seemed utterly unaffected by the chaos around him, his indifference palpable.

With a subtle gesture, he signaled his bodyguard to handle the bill, his focus unwavering as he watched Dawn. She was a tempest of emotions—her eyes glistening with unshed tears, her hands trembling ever so slightly. She stared intently at the computer screen, as if willing it to reveal the truth about Ethan.

With a shaky breath, she typed in Ethan’s name, only to delete it almost immediately, as if the act itself was too painful to bear.

Dawn’s fingers danced over the keyboard, but each attempt felt like a betrayal. She couldn’t fathom the idea that Ethan would ever deceive her. Yet, Jonathan and Roxanne, they were cut from the same cloth—manipulators who thrived on chaos. If they could ensnare her in their web, what was stopping them from doing the same to Ethan?

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Especially now, when she felt so trapped in this country.

Could Roxanne be using her as leverage against Ethan? The thought sent a shiver down her spine.

Before she could delve deeper into her spiraling thoughts, a flood of gossip articles filled the screen. The images were everywhere—on the streets of Meriax, at glamorous parties, in the bustling corridors of office buildings. Each photograph was sharp and vibrant, carefully composed to capture the essence of the moment. The man and woman in the pictures were stunning, exuding an aura of perfection that felt almost surreal.

Even without physical contact, their chemistry was undeniable. They looked like a power couple, the kind that turned heads and whispered secrets.

Dawn’s hands trembled as she scrolled through the images. Her vision blurred, tears threatening to spill over as a wave of despair washed over her.

A few moments later, the staff approached her with a stack of shopping bags.

“Ma’am—”

Dawn turned to face them, her expression a mix of gratitude and heartbreak. The staff member’s polite smile faltered as she took in Dawn’s face. “We’ve handed all your shopping bags to your bodyguard. Do you still need the computer?”

“No,” Dawn replied, her voice barely above a whisper. She took a step back, feeling her strength drain away. “Thank you.”

The staff member sensed that something was amiss, but the intimidating presence of Jonathan loomed nearby, silencing any further inquiries. A single glance at him was enough to understand he was not someone to cross.

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