A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 131

After slipping out of her gown at the hotel, Matilda lounged on the edge of the bed, taking the time to touch up her makeup.

It took a while before she got up to change into something more comfortable–a casual hoodie paired with denim shorts that showcased her long legs, topped off with over–the–knee boots. She was reapplying her lipstick when she casually asked Criss. “So, you’re really going with me tonight?”

“Yeah,” Criss replied. “That guy hanging around your friend is quite the looker, too.”

Matilda pondered for a moment before saying, “Oh, you mean Declan Yeager?”

Criss nodded. “That’s the one. Heard he’s quite the catch?”

“He’s something else,” Matilda walked over, giving Criss a playful smile. “Even Yvan gives him props. But if you’ve got your eye on Declan, you might be in for heartbreak.”

Criss let out a dramatic groan. “What do you mean?”

Matilda continued with a mysterious grin, “I have a hunch that our dear Chloe and Declan have a little something–something going on.”

onto the bed, deflated. “The guys I like are either into you or your friend.

his neck, “Don’t be so

Criss raised an eyebrow playfully. “Your allure is just too strong. Lucky for me..I’m gay. Speaking of, Mr. Boyd and the others don’t

What does he have to do with me? After all, I was the reject he discarded years ago.”

girl, that’s the spirit,” Criss encouraged her. “Ready

it, Mr.

smile, they pushed open the hotel door. Meanwhile, Yvan’s men, secretly tailing them, quickly messaged him, “Mr. Boyd, they’re on the

came Yvan’s icy voice.

have they been

Mr.

An hour.

Chapter 131

emotion crossing his eyes before he

man seemed eternally unswayed by others, gathering his thoughts as he walked to the floor–to–ceiling