A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 128

Matilda and Criss made their way back to the center of the ballroom, a hubbub of laughter and conversation buzzing around them.

Guests approached, clinking glasses with a playful touch, their smiles tinged with a hint of flirtation. “Your date is quite the catch,” they chuckled.

Criss, ever the charmer, took these compliments in stride, his arm possessively wrapped around Matilda’s slim waist, almost as if he were showing her off. This was especially true when they passed by Yvan, whose intense gaze lingered on Matilda a little too long.

Criss couldn’t resist brushing past Yvan repeatedly, and sure enough, he caught Yvan’s frown deepening each time.

“Honey, look at him. It’s hilarious,” Criss whispered in Matilda’s ear, unable to contain his amusement.

Matilda responded with a knowing smile. “You’re terrible.”

“With that tone,” Criss winked, “it’s a good thing we’re besties, or what if I fell for a woman like you?”

“Then I’d be the savior of all men.” Matilda’s lips parted in a bold, seductive grin. “They should all be thanking me.”

“You’re saving men right now,” Criss murmured, his voice low. “Have you seen the way they. look at you? My God, like you’re a goddess. I think I might become the target of their envy.”

would seem coy and enticing to onlookers, Matilda let go of Criss as Chloe waved at them from across the room. “I shall leave you to pick

men.”

tonight,” Criss shrugged, “Every man

of all men who were blessed to

dumbstruck by Matilda, completely ignoring

sharp pantsuit that accentuated her sleek, powerful

Matilda teased, “Wow, look at that chest.”

Chloe retorted playfully. “Jealous? I can share some

around after

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together.”

eyes sparkled with surprise and delight. “Really? You’re finally up for it? Let’s do it! Forget window shopping; I’m taking you to the hottest

made Matilda’s expression waver with a touch

Let’s not get too

Tonight, I’ll introduce you to the new