A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 12

Chase decided not to pry further. As the elevator reached the 20th floor and the doors slid open, both of them stepped out into the hallway, drawing curious glances from passersby.

Yvan was waiting in his office for Chase, lounging in his high–backed leather chair with the air of a king in his court.

When Chase walked in with someone trailing behind, Yvan couldn’t resist a jibe.

“Hell, Chase, since when do you bring a date to a business meeting?” But his smirk faded the moment he caught sight of the person behind Chase. “What the hell are you doing here?”

“The Thompson family has invested in the Boyd Group. Why can’t I be here?” came Matilda’s retort.

Matilda’s shoulders trembled, but she fought to keep her composure, her eyes brimming with unshed tears as she locked gazes with Yvan.

The man was sinfully handsome, with features so chiseled and striking that he would stand out in any crowd, let alone the entertainment industry, where he’d be a rarity. To the average Jane, he was nothing short of extraordinary.

sharing his bed. Matilda once thought she the lucky ones, having been his wife–at least until she realized that was her most sorrowful chapter. To hold onto a man who would

the tension, Chase quickly excused himself with an awkward chuckle. “Heh… If you guys have

finishing his sentence, he slipped out the door, winking at the secretary outside, “Sweetheart, how about joining me for brunch? Your boss won’t

as she was whisked away, oblivious to the storm brewing behind the closed doors of

wood door and the opulent

long pause, Matilda finally raised her head to confront Yvan. “Surprised

“I thought you’d never show your face

beautiful yet heartbreaking. “All my life, I’ve wanted to run far from you, to never see you again. And now, here I am, looking for you. Seems I’m not as cruel as

with scorn. “That just proves one thing, Matilda–you’re

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The word

clenched her teeth, facing Yvan with resolve.

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