A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 161

At that moment, Adrian and Mason were just settling down at a table opposite Matilda. As they looked up, their gazes collided with hers.

Matilda hadn’t expected to run into them here, and her expression instantly became guarded. She quickly pretended she hadn’t seen them and turned her attention back to discussing the menu with Chloe.

Chloe winked conspiratorially at Matilda. “Looks like your bad luck in love has followed you

here.”

Matilda let out a sigh. “Please, for the love of God, let’s drop it. I really don’t want to see them.”

Their words had drifted to Adrian and Mason, causing the men to stiffen.

Mason had been grounded by his mother for quite some time and had only recently regained his freedom. Unaware of Matilda’s latest tribulations, he was still brooding over some scandalous photos. Seeing Matilda’s nonchalant demeanor only intensified his sense of injustice. He felt duped, misled into believing Matilda was a good girl, but now she seemed

enigmatic than

and chatting casually with the

that guy?

voice was icy. “Mr.

of the name, Mason showed a flicker of surprise. The infamous designer Criss? Why was he mingling with them?

across, but she was done living under their

couldn’t live without whom, after

Chloe mentioned that Declan had recently invested in a mobile game still in beta, and she pulled out her phone. “Declan sent me a copy too.

huh?” Criss chimed in with his thoughts, “That’s unexpected. Declan investing in something like this

“As long as it makes money, right? Young girls these days love these romance sims. There are several male characters to pursue: a superstar, a domineering CEO, a politician’s son, a gentle doctor, and a

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