A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 54

Matilda locked eyes with Yvan for a long moment before he let out a knowing, cold chuckle. “What’s the matter, scared I’ll gobble you up?”

Matilda’s fist clenched suddenly, but she sat down all the same. She couldn’t escape this, so why not face it head–on?

The bar lights cast a soft glow just then, and in the dimness, she saw in Yvan’s face those eyes that had haunted countless memories–cold, dismissive, carrying a chill that set her heart on

edge.

Taking her seat, Matilda flashed a wry smile at Yvan and Bennett. “I can’t stay long, though. There are people waiting for me at another booth.”

Bennett, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, probed, “Oh? Guys or girls?”

Matilda didn’t specify, simply settling down to play games with Bennett while Yvan’s gaze lingered on her, probing. Probing for whatever thoughts she was hiding.

when I used to hover around you, you wouldn’t spare me a glance. And now, you’re suddenly all interested? What is this, playing

was laced with sarcasm, but Bennett seemed entranced by the beauty before his eyes. Unconsciously, he reached out and

the forward gesture, Matilda looked up at Bennett, then chuckled

you’re Yvan’s ex… Otherwise, you wouldn’t

beat; then she laughed it off. “I’m flattered by your attention,

murmuring softly, “But back then…”

memory, her eyes glistening, “I

recollection as she winked at Bennett. “All the glitz and glamour of the world–they’re just passing clouds. I once had so much, and

Matilda, his look one of deep longing that even

was he looking at her with

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himself, underestimating Matilda’s talent

to fill Matilda’s glass to the brim, and with a casual lift of his hand, he toasted her.