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Ethan continued calling, but Maddie would only stare at the phone, sigh, and decline. She was unsure how to react at that moment. She wondered What the woman was trying to show by calling repeatedly. She was wrong because she didn't stop thinking it could be Ethan. Isabella was giving her a cup of water when she noticed her phone ring again. "Why don't you answer the call? What if the woman just his assistant or secretary? Given his position at work now, he can't avoid having some flirtatious people around him." "Even with the situation at hand? Come off its Isabella." The house phone rang when she was considering if she should clarify with him. I am picking up the call. Ethan's anxious voice was heard from the other end of the line. "Why didn't you answer the phone? What's wrong? Who are you on the line with, I have been trying to call you."? Madison frowned and said calmly, "It's nothing, just with a friend. Is there anything you would like to tell me?" Her voice sounded