A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 68

Working?

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.

to shake him off. “Let go of

moved closer, his kiss unexpected and searing. Matilda was trapped in his arms, unable to resist, the sudden invasion sending her into a panic. When she finally gathered her wits, she pushed

ashen, but her eyes, filled with loathing, were fixed on Yvan. Her voice trembled as

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

his words, and with a bitter laugh, 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

the wall with force. “Because

to push him away, but she couldn’t. He

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exposing skin that was shockingly pale – untouched by anyone for five years as

and Matilda screamed, “Don’t touch me!

if you dare let another man touch you, I won’t hesitate to show you what a real devil looks like! In this lifetime, only I can make you this

held her down on the couch, face down. Matilda’s eyes reddened with involuntary tears, her fists

found him disgusting?