Chapter 1369

Chapter 1369

Upon hearing Philip's words, the heads of the other eight families came to their senses and stood up one after another to offer their seats to Lucy.

Normally, they would've regarded Lucy as a mere starlet whom they could twist around their little fingers.

However, not only was Lucy with Matthew last night, but word had it that they had spent the night together, which meant something different. It didn't matter what Lucy's relationship with Matthew was. Even if she were merely his one-night stand, she wasn't someone whom they could underestimate.

After all, now that Matthew was known as the Lord of Eastshire, a woman who could stay by his side had to be respected by everyone, of course! Lucy blushed crimson when she heard how everyone addressed her.

Involuntarily, she thought of what had happened last night.

She lowered her head, saying, "M-Matthew, please come out for a minute. I'd like to have a word with you."

Matthew frowned slightly. He really didn't have much to do with the lady, nor did he want to get too involved with her.

"What's the matter? Can't you tell me about it right here?" he asked.

Lucy's face turned red.

take too much of your time. Shaking his head in resignation, Matthew stood up and walked

"What's the matter?"

as he was still displeased after being tongue-lashed

got nothing to

Matthew knitted his brows.

back? What do you

"Matthew, I-I believe you're a nice person, but o-our boss has an explosive temper. He's coming over in a minute, a-and he definitely won't let it slide. You go back first and try not to run into him. I'll tell him the truth when his anger subsides a

imploring tone toward the end of her

brow gradually

any woman to keep her nose clean

to make her way through such a difficult situation. If she were to directly tell her agency the truth, she would be done for.

situation well, Matthew at least saw how sincere and kind-hearted she

was capable of, nor did she know what the heads of the Ten Greatest Families of Eastshire represented. Having been under her agency's thumb for a long time, she really believed that her boss could lord it over others, which was why she worried

her, though, any of those in the room could easily crush the so-called President Abbott

finishing her sentence, Lucy hung her head and rubbed the corners of her clothes like a kid who had done something wrong.She dared not look

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