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.”

back onto the bed, deflated. “The guys I like are either into you or your friend. My love life is tragic. I’m done being gay.”

wrapped an arm around his neck, “Don’t be so down. We’ll grab some drinks

playfully. “Your allure is just too strong. Lucky for me..I’m gay. Speaking of, Mr. Boyd and the others don’t know, do they? The way they look at me, you’d think they want to devour

with me? After all, I was the reject he

Criss

it, Mr. Criss.”

the hotel door. Meanwhile, Yvan’s men,

watching.” came Yvan’s

long have they been together?”

Thompson and Mr. Criss rested for at least an hour-

An hour.

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a flicker of emotion crossing

by others, gathering his thoughts as he walked to the floor–to–ceiling windows of his hotel room, the night sky held captive in his gaze.