A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 162

That’s a brilliant idea, Matilda thought, beaming with enthusiasm. “Sure, I’ll swing by your studio when I get a chance.”

Chloe gave Matilda a brotherly slap on the shoulder. “Hey, girl, you gotta come to our studio! We’ve got a designer who’s drop–dead gorgeous!”

“I’m in. I’m in!” Criss was even more excited than Matilda. “She’s sworn off dating, man. She’s practically a nun now. Leave the handsome guys to me!”

Right then, the waitress brought over the array of sushi and sashimi, and the trio dove into the feast, creating a cheery atmosphere in stark contrast to the solemn and quiet demeanor of the two men sitting across from them.

Adrian watched Matilda laughing and chatting with others, and for some reason, he felt a heaviness in his chest as if a stone were pressing down on it. He felt sick. Ever since Matilda got out of the hospital, he found himself snooping for news about her, and learning that she was hanging out with Criss stirred a feeling inside him known as jealousy.

The last time, at a fancy party, she was arm–in–arm with Criss, passing by him like a dazzling couple, and it stung his vision.

Mason got up to grab some pastries and, after casting several glances at Matilda, grumbled, “I should bring a date next time.”

Otherwise, sitting here with Adrian, heir to the Simpson family fortune, eating a Japanese buffet, just the two of them… it’s bloody ridiculous.

comment as he picked up a slice of salmon and chuckled. “I heard you got grounded by your mom

about?”

the mention. “Let’s not talk about it; nothing worth

attention of

it over

as though he wanted to say something but held back. Eventually, he let out a sigh.

already arrived too late in Matilda’s life–so late that no matter

affair. Matilda and her friends were determined to get their money’s worth, attacking the sushi and sashimi with gusto. Criss was tearing into a creamy. cheese–topped Argentine red shrimp, his fifth one, no less. It was all–you–can–eat, after all, and they were determined

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of sea urchin, Chloe frowned. “These portions are too small It’s like I haven’t

“With your speed, there’s