A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 34

After leaving that evening, Matilda couldn’t shake the unease that settled in her stomach. She grabbed her phone and typed out a message to Mason, expressing her regret that their collaboration might be off the table. She also hinted, with a touch of subtlety, that he should stop using Yvan’s name as a means to reach out to her.

The next day, Mason read her message, a wry smile spreading across his face as he dialed Yvan’s number. “Your ex is telling me to mind my own beeswax. What’s our play?”

On the other end. Yvan’s grip on his phone tightened, his chuckle cold as ice.

What was their play?

There was only one thing to do. If Matilda wanted to play hardball, he’d just have to see how long she could hold her ground!

After hanging up, Yvan got his people moving. Soon, a knock came at his office door, and a figure walked in, deferential as ever. “Mr. Boyd, the funds have been transferred to Ms. Thompson’s account…”

“Have you spread the word?” Yvan’s eyes narrowed. “Anyone who dares to work with Matilda is signing their own death warrant.”

five years back, Carl, hesitated. Despite Yvan having sent money to Matilda, Carl couldn’t help but feel a pang of conscience. He

words carefully, he ventured, “Mr. Boyd… this approach with

scoffed. “Watch your words. Matilda is no lady of mine.”

stood silently, head bowed, yet not

turned murky. “Carl, how long

yvan’s side, his trust

just an ex–wife.” Yvan arched an eyebrow, his presence alone exerting pressure. “Some thoughts are better left

understand.” Carl bowed his head again, his fists

would it take to witness a happy ending between Matilda and Yvan? Perhaps it

fine person Ms.

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