A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 168

The sun was already high in the sky when Chloe’s alarm clock beeped relentlessly, signaling the start of another work week. With a yawn and a stretch, she pulled herself out of bed, casting a fond glance at Matilda and Criss, who were still sound asleep in the guest room. A soft smile graced her lips as she quietly got ready and slipped out the door to work.

Matilda and Criss didn’t stir until the afternoon, their sleep prolonged by the rich red wine they had indulged in the night before. Lately, Matilda felt her routine was getting lazier by the day.

Rising from her bed, she noticed Criss was still lounging under the covers

She nudged the duvet with her foot. “Rise and shine.”

Rubbing his hair, Criss grabbed his phone, and his eyes widened as he saw the date. “Damn, I need to head back to Liberty Country.”

“Already?” Matilda, now dressed, turned to look at him. “Didn’t you just get here?”

“Yeah, well, I came back because of you.” Criss retorted, rolling his eyes. “I took a break from my family and the business. It’s gonna be crazy when I return.”

Matilda chuckled at his complaint. “You could always ask for my help.”

of bed. “I’ll

her hair. “I need to pick up Chloe from work later anyway. She’s seemed

lobby, only to find out that the ground floor was booked for a corporate New Year’s bash. Winter

wrapped her coat tighter around herself and followed Criss into a

room.

the ambiance in the main hall is better. If you don’t

dismissing further assistance. They settled in and

with activity as tables filled with people,

some of the restaurant’s signature dishes while Matilda excused herself to visit the ladies‘ room,

there. And she was even more surprised to learn that Decian had booked the entire floor below for his company’s staff

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her face drained of color, and without a greeting, she turned on

“Stop right there!”