A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 55

Bennett’s gaze landed on Matilda, her disheveled appearance giving him pause. “You and Yvan

are…

“We are done,” she cut him off briskly, attempting to rise from her seat only to feel the room. spin from the alcohol. As she wobbled, Yvan’s eyes narrowed, anticipating her fall.

But to everyone’s surprise, she was caught in a steadying grip. Chloe’s voice was in her ear. “Knew you’d get yourself into a pickle!”

Looking up in confusion, Matilda noticed another man standing beside Chloe, who gave Yvan a nod. “Mr. Boyd, fancy seeing you here.”

“Mr. Yeager…” Yvan quickly regained his composure. The man was Chloe’s high–ranking boss, and he returned the greeting with a knowing smile. “Didn’t expect to bump into you tonight.”

“I’m just here to pick up a friend for Chloe,” Declan Yeager explained, glancing at Matilda. “Are you done catching up?”

Both Yvan and Bennett were taken aback by the connection between Declan and Chloe. It seemed Matilda had some influential friends…

over their thoughts, Matilda had no time for introspection. She steadied herself and, looking down, thought about how Chloe had managed to

and Matilda quickly mustered a smile. Addressing Yvan and Bennett, she said, “Guess I’ll head back to my booth.

she sidestepped Declan and made her way back, thinking to herself that even Chloe was wary of this big shot–best keep her

whispered conspiratorially, “I was afraid I wouldn’t be intimidating

too high–profile; don’t do that

sit and handing her a glass

them with a

smile and poured Declan a drink. “Boss,

lit a cigarette for him. “Boss, have

Matilda. “Pleasure to meet you,

Yeager,” Matilda murmured awkwardly. “Your reputation

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in Sea City…”

pulling Chloe closer. “Let me introduce you then; this is