The Billionaire’s Daughter Fell for Her Chauffeur — Never Knowing He Was Working Undercover
Chapter 10
Years later, another corporate crisis hit.
A competitor tried to acquire Sterling Crown.
Investors panicked.
Madeline stayed calm.
The board wanted aggressive action.
She refused.
Instead, she offered a strategic partnership.
Some shareholders were unhappy.
The stock dropped.
Ethan asked:
“Do you think you’re right?”
“No.”
He smiled.
“What?”
“I think I’m trying to be.”
She laughed.
That honesty helped.
She consulted experts.
Listened to employees.
Adjusted the strategy.
The company recovered.
Madeline’s leadership became respected not because she never made mistakes.
Because she admitted them.
Ethan noticed the difference.
The arrogant young woman who had once dismissed everyone now asked:
“What do you think?”
That was growth.
One evening, she asked him:
“Am I still arrogant?”
He smiled.
“Sometimes.”
She laughed.
“Good.”
“Why?”
“Because if you said no, I’d know you were lying.”
He kissed her.
She leaned against him.
“Do you ever miss being undercover?”
“Never.”
“Why?”
“Because now I get to know you openly.”
She smiled.
“Good answer.”
