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.

thinking, “Yvan, back when I used to hover around you, you wouldn’t spare me a glance. And now, you’re suddenly all

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

gesture, Matilda looked up at Bennett, then chuckled

husky as he said, “You should be glad you’re Yvan’s ex… Otherwise, you wouldn’t be sitting so safely beside me

it off. “I’m flattered by your attention, Mr. Fuller, but I’m just a humble woman now,

taken aback, murmuring softly, “But back

lost in memory, her eyes glistening, “I used to

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

look one of deep

was his ex–wife? Why was he looking at

Chapter 54

Matilda’s talent for drawing men

waiter to fill Matilda’s glass to the brim, and with a casual