A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 68

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Yvan snorted to himself, clearly underestimating Matilda’s resourcefulness. She managed to rope in Declan to help her out.

Watching Matilda and Chloe’s retreating figures at the door, Yvan clenched his fists tightly.

That evening, Matilda got back to her place and immediately checked her email to see if anyone was interested in collaborating with her studio.

Unfortunately, Yvan’s influence was too strong. Aside from Declan, who dared to extend a helping hand because he was a business partner, other companies were

too scared to take her on.

She sat down and poured herself a glass of milk. Soon after, the doorbell rang. As usual, when Matilda went to answer it, Yvan was standing there, right in front of her.

Her heart skipped a beat. As she stared at Yvan’s face and quickly tried to shut the door, he had already thrust a hand inside, gripping her wrist tightly.

shuddered, instinctively trying to shake him

his kiss unexpected and searing. Matilda was trapped in his arms, unable to resist, the sudden invasion sending her

her eyes, filled with loathing, were fixed on Yvan. Her voice trembled as she spoke, “Yvan!

long pause. “Matilda, don’t take it personally. A woman like you

she pointed at him. “What, you can’t wait to throw yourself at me? Yvan, what are you not getting? If you think I’m stained, why do you keep hassling me over and over?”

force. “Because I find your

him away, but she couldn’t. He was already ripping at her

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pale – untouched by anyone for five years as she desperately avoided

her over to the couch, and Matilda screamed, “Don’t touch me! Yvan. don’t touch me! You

you, I won’t hesitate to show you what a real devil looks like! In this lifetime, only I

couch, face down. Matilda’s eyes reddened with involuntary tears, her fists clenched tight. “Don’t touch

found