A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 66

Seeing Matilda’s reaction, Adrian’s smile faded into a cold, dismissive line. “Ms. Thompson, don’t make me switch from offering you a friendly drink to insisting on a penalty shot.”

“Penalty shot? What are you talking about?”

“I have no interest in your so–called help. Anything you’ve sent my way, I don’t want it.” Matilda scoffed, rising from the booth with an air of defiance. “If you’re looking for a hookup, just take a left outside the door. The Royal Garden Club has plenty of ladies who’ll be more than willing to entertain you.”

Adrian’s chest tightened with irritation at her taunt. What was she implying, that he was some kind of dog in heat?

Matilda’s cold laughter trailed behind her as she left the booth.

Adrian watched her slender figure disappear, his expression slowly morphing into something predatory.

Matilda hit the sack as soon as she got home, and the next day, Chloe called her up, summoning her to the Yeager Group.

shoulder lately, so I talked Mr. Yeager’s ear off for you. How about joining us as a

bite on Chloe’s neck and could

sure I know enough

packaging and the pitch, just a different kind of design,” Chloe insisted, dragging her toward HR. “Let me tell you, nobody in Ashton City dares to mess with Yvan, but here, I’ve

“Besides, Declan and Yvan

gave her a whirlwind tour, showing her what it was like to have someone influential in your corner. Everywhere Chloe went, heads nodded, and people bowed, and with Matilda by her side, they

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pushed open the door to the CEO’s office, only to find

to me, don’t you dare go back to Yvan. Figure out something else for your studio. In the

with the puppy eyes, will ya? I’m not into that, but if

laughed and playfully told her to get lost. After Chloe sashayed away on her towering heels like a true siren,