A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 207

Matilda quickened her pace, fighting back tears with every step she took away from Yvan. She didn’t want him, that heartless man, to see her in a moment of weakness, to know the depth of her pain.

Orson, ever the gentleman, poured her a steaming cup of tea as they waited for their meal. The food arrived promptly, and Logan tried to distract her with his innocent charm. “Mom, let’s not think about it. How about we order some oysters?”

Matilda forced a smile and caressed Logan’s cheek. “Sure, honey. Do you want the ones with cheese topping? I’ll get one for you.”

Chloe breezed into the room, followed by Godfrey. Godfrey apologized, “Sorry for the drama, everyone. Let me make it up to you with a platter of salami.”

“Wow, is this our treat?” Chloe exclaimed, her spirits lifting. “Bring it on, don’t be shy!”

Godfrey, clad in his smart waiter’s uniform, shared a laugh with them before heading back to his duties. Watching him go, Matilda nudged Chloe, “You know, he’s way more reliable than Horatio or Declan. You could give it a try!”

Chloe rolled her eyes playfully. “I think Orson’s more dependable than Yvan or Adrian. Why don’t you give him a shot?”

Orson’s gaze deepened but he remained silent.

suggestion. “Nah, I’m better off focusing on raising Logan.”

cute; he’s going to be a heartbreaker when he grows up.

By that time, you’ll be old enough to

rascal, that’s no way to

until Chloe, after insisting on picking up the tab, was confronted by a group of stern–looking

“What do you want?” she

you, Ms. Chloe,” the lead man said

had to be Declan.

young waitress, then bolted, determined not to drag

was caught. Chloe fought fiercely, yelling,

against the professionally trained bodyguards, and she was shoved into a car. Tears welled up as she continued

Chloe’s heart seemed to be in a vice as the car sped away. Matilda would worry; she knew it. “Give me my phone!” she cried

her pleas went unheard in the car. They arrived at Declan’s mansion, and Chloe

was brought before Declan in a humiliating manner.