A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 127

As the last sliver of sunset was engulfed by the night, the curtain of darkness gently descended upon the city that never sleeps. The social gala was in full swing, the atmosphere reaching a feverish crescendo as couples twirled on the dance floor, their laughter and chatter a symphony of the night. In the corners, hushed conversations over potential deals and better prospects took place among the ambitious.

At that moment, Yvan was undeniably the center of female attention.

Matilda and Criss were invited downstairs by the host for a casual drink, and as they emerged from the hotel, they bumped into the host himself, who greeted them with a warm smile. “Ah, there you are! I was just about to come up and fetch you two.”

Matilda returned the smile graciously. “You’re too kind, Mr. Simpson.”

“It’s no bother at all. Let me introduce you to my son.” Bradford Simpson began, but he was cut off as a voice rang out from behind. “Dad, there’s no need for introductions.”

Adrian stood there with a meaningful smirk, his eyes locked on Matilda and the man by her side. “Ms. Thompson and I are old acquaintances.”

“Oh, is that so?” Bradford missed the undercurrent in his son’s tone and clapped Matilda on the shoulder. “Well, that saves me a bit of trouble. Ms. Thompson, I was hoping to discuss the prospect of working with us next time…”

hadn’t expected to encounter Adrian here. Her face had yet to settle into an appropriate expression when Adrian cut in bluntly. “Dad, why don’t

look before excusing himself. “I’ll leave you to

Mr. Simpson.” Matilda said with a polite nod as the host’s

view.

When he smiled, his oceanic

She wasn’t alone anymore; she wouldn’t be bullied as she had been in

openly contemptuous. “Denying old flames now, are we, Ms. Thompson? How cold. I

always knew where to strike deepest. Such a

smile was forced, masking the pain. “He’s an ex–lover. What

reaching out to grab her,

she had anticipated his anger. Her exterior was delicate and lovely, but