I responded with a distant smile, acknowledging that his sources were well-informed.

Without delving into the specifics of how he knew about my success in Bourdamun, I casually said, "The decision to hold on or let go depends on what aligns with your own interests. I always choose a path that better suits my personal development."

Matthew seemed somewhat disgruntled at my response. "It looks like you still have reservations about me, Chlo."

I asked, "What do you mean?"

I understood what he was implying. He had been unsettled by my smooth journey.

He chuckled awkwardly. "I don't think I could have endured being overshadowed by a woman if you were as helpful as you are now during our time together. Sometimes, I really don't understand how everything happened the way it did. We were a good match, and you're still important to me. When we were building the company together back then..."

"Let's remain focused on the matter at hand, Matthew," I interrupted, avoiding any reminiscing about the past. I hated it when he did this.

help me. I'm in a bind right now. Otherwise, I wouldn't

a hint of impatience. "Don't expect too much from me. My

frustrated and said, "Did you know about Liora's plan to withdraw her

you two having a great collaboration? Why would she want to withdraw? I didn't know about that. I'm not interested in other people's affairs." "You're talking as if this is someone else's problem," he remarked

him. "I really don't care about your affairs. I've been avoiding them

face reddened when he heard my response. "Don't be so quick to judge, Chlo. She's not that bad. She's just a little willful." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website

at him

keeping an eye on her,"

still hiding in my house to this day Have you ever heard of

lately, otherwise I would have gone to pick her up. Besides, I trust my mom with you. I know you won't mistreat her, and

couldn't believe that this had suddenly turned into something I had to handle. I didn't know what sins I had committed in my past life to be troubled by their family

Matthew continued, "Since my mom

didn't come here to reminisce about the past with you. I

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